Guess how many people have high blood pressure? A billion! It’s said to be the “#1 risk factor for death and disability in the world.” If you have high blood pressure,... read more →
"Leaky gut" is a popular topic in the health and wellness spheres these days. It's been blamed for many symptoms and conditions that seem to be all-too-common. Allergies, intolerances, joint... read more →
Migraine headaches can be terrible. The pain, vision problems (including aura), nausea, etc. can be debilitating; especially if they stick around for hours or even days. Migraines affect about 15%... read more →
The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month. Somewhere between 10-20% have it at... read more →
Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health;... read more →
Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? Phytic... read more →
"Blood sugar”…. Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need... read more →
When we think of "vitamins," we know they're super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It's difficult to get enough vitamin D. Therefore, it is very common to have... read more →
The raw vs. cooked debate...let’s finally put an end to it! With a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn't that critical for most people. Consideration... read more →
What is the Gut-Brain Connection? If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it! Your gut is considered your "second brain." There is no denying it anymore.... read more →