Gluten is the villain these days. It’s been linked to many health-related issues and the general recommendation is to stay away from foods that contain gluten, particularly wheat. Better safe than sorry! Of course, not everyone is intolerant to wheat – some do just fine with it, yet others can have a severe reaction –…
Here are the top three articles that caught the most attention this year: 1. 8 Injections That Heal InjuriesThis article received over 140,000 views on its first day of release—and it’s been going strong ever since! If you haven’t read it yet, give it a quick look. It might help you heal a nagging injury….
Coffee offers a long list of benefits. It’s good for the heart and liver, enhances cognitive and athletic performance, lowers depression, reduces the risk of type II diabetes and certain cancers, protects against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, may extend lifespan—and more. But despite all those perks, coffee can cause digestive issues in some people due…
I take a probiotic every day, but not in pill or powder form. Instead, I get my daily dose from sauerkraut, a fermented vegetable packed with beneficial bacteria. It’s a staple in my “beast of a salad” and something I recommend eating regularly for optimal health. You can make your own sauerkraut if you’d like—Sally…
Sometimes we veer off track with our food choices, and a detox can help reset our system. Here’s a simple two-step process to get you back on the path to optimal health: If all goes well, you should drop a few pounds, boost your energy levels, and feel revitalized!
Usually, a problem on the outside of the body reflects a problem on the inside. Whenever a skin issue occurs, one of the first areas to address is digestive health. The lining of the gut is often considered the body’s “second skin.” It acts as a barrier, allowing nutrients in while keeping foreign particles out….
Back in the summer of 2012, I was approached by a 34-year-old male who was overweight and dealing with some health issues. He was planning to propose to his girlfriend, which meant a wedding in the near future, so he wanted to get in shape for the big day. Let’s call him Louis, after one…
If you’re looking to heal your gut, one of the most effective first steps is a Vitamin C Flush. This functional medicine protocol is a powerful yet gentle way to cleanse the digestive system and reduce harmful bacterial overgrowth, particularly Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)—a bacteria that infects two-thirds of the population worldwide. I first learned…
If you want to optimize your health and well-being, one of the first places to start is your gut health. Many healthcare providers worldwide use a proven system called the 4R Program for Gastrointestinal Health. This method follows four key steps, each beginning with the letter “R”: ✅ Remove✅ Replace✅ Reinoculate✅ Repair Let’s break down…
Many moons ago, when my wife and I only had one toddler running around, we took a trip to Cuba for a week. We had a great time, but after we left, Cuba didn’t leave me! For almost an entire month, anything I ate or drank went in one end and came out the other—fast….