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Immunoglobulins for Gut Inflammation, Leaky Gut and Gut Infection

If you are dealing with any kind of gut dysfunction, immunoglobulins may be a key component to your healing. You may already know a little about immunoglobulins or this might be the first time you’ve heard of them. In either case, my goal with this article is to provide you with the info to make a wise decision for your needs.

Healthy Fats for Immunity, Gut Health, and Inflammation

Every cell in our body has a membrane that is made up of mostly fat. Fats are critical, but it’s important to get the right kind. In this article, we explore differences between dietary fats, sources of “good” fat, and the benefits of fat for immunity, gut health, and inflammation.

Can You Get Enough Nutrients from Diet Alone?

Can you get enough nutrition from diet alone? This is a hotly debated question! I have been in the health field since 2000 and I now know you cannot get adequate daily nutrition from diet alone. In this article, I’ll explain how I came to this conclusion, and the daily essential vitamins I take to ward off nutritional deficiencies.

Colon Cleanse: Do You Need One?

GI complaints are quickly skyrocketing to be one of the biggest health concerns. Whether you swear by colon hydrotherapy, you’ve been debating trying it, or you’ve never heard of it, read on! I’ll explain what colon cleansing is, some history and claims, and additional considerations.

What Should You Eat? Learn My Easy Anti-Inflammatory Diet

These days, diets and eating plans abound. Just attempting to figure out what you should eat and what you should avoid is enough to make your head spin! Should you eat Paleo? Vegetarian? How do you find the best diet for you? Let me show you my baseline diet recommendations, and how to customize it for your needs!

Probiotics for Immune Support and Detoxification

Were you, or your kids, born by Cesarean section? Did you get sick a lot as a kid and take antibiotics frequently? Did you grow up in an area where pesticides and heavy metals were prevalent? If you said yes to any of the above questions, it’s time to shore up your microbiome. I share some tips in this blog!

Three Ways to Use Detox Greens

Treat yourself to some delicious, detoxifying, and easy recipes with my favorite detox greens! This powder offers a phytonutrient-dense blend of grasses, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Take yourself to the tropics with the flavors of pineapple and lime, enjoy the nutrient-filled drink will lemon, basil, and strawberries, and more…

Gluten Sensitivity: Symptoms and Solutions

If you know (or suspect) that you have issues with gluten, just cutting it out of your diet may not be enough. Gluten shows up everywhere, even in foods that are supposedly “gluten-free.” Why is gluten a problem? How can you tell the difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn more!

Antiviral Island Tea

Each ingredient in this nourishing turmeric and ginger tea offers unique immunity supporting benefits. Ginger, turmeric, honey, and citrus all combine to create a warm and invigorating drink that’s great for sipping any time of day.

Fix Your Microbiome with Prebiotic Foods and Prebiotic Fiber

Did you know that prebiotic fiber directly feeds beneficial bacteria in your gut? Read on to learn how prebiotics work, how to find food sources, and what to do about possible side effects like bloating.

Why We Love the GI-MAP Test

Your digestive system is foundational to your health! Sometimes you need to run a test to know what is going on in your gut, and our preferred test is the GI-MAP. Beyond testing for a number of pathogens, including E. coli, H. pylori, Candida, and parasites, it tests for other markers of gut function, which I will highlight in this article!