Midlife can bring a time of reckoning–that you are aging, that your parents are aging, that your kids are aging and moving out, that your marriage has timed out and is no longer working in its current state. In this article, I’ll give you some ideas on how to get creative and ‘light-producing’ in what can feel like a dark time.
Jessica's Mold Recovery Story
Marlon's Mold Recovery Story
What would you do if you could taste everything your hands touch? What if your body is hypersensitive to heat that you literally feel your skin stinging? What if your brain feels so foggy that you start doubting your own sanity? Marlon Chapman experienced these symptoms and more; read on to learn how he healed!
The Hormone-Brain-Axis: Are You Supporting It?
How Your Energy Levels Are Affected by Toxins
Things to Consider Before Choosing a Multivitamin
Vitamin D: How a Deficiency Is Hurting You
How to Choose the Best Type of Magnesium for You
Magnesium, dubbed “nature’s chill pill,” is a mineral involved in over 300 crucial biological processes. But there are a ton of different types of magnesium. So, choosing one isn’t as easy as you think! But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll go over five different types of magnesium and explain the upsides (and downsides) of each one.
Healthy Fats 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.
Folate vs Folic Acid: What You Need to Know
Although many people use the terms interchangeably, folate and folic acid are two distinct forms of vitamin B9. If you’re dealing with chronic health conditions, or if you’re pregnant, it’s crucial for you to know the differences between these two forms of vitamin B9—one of them can cause a lot of problems!
Top Ten Nutrients for Immunity
Intestinal Parasites: What You Need to Know
Stages of Recovery from Chronic Illness
The Mold-Thyroid Connection
Did you know the Salem Witch Trials could be blamed on foods contaminated with toxic mold? Moldy ergot growing on rye in the 16th and 17th centuries has been linked with witch trials! Mold has been among us for a long time! This article highlights common places to find it, effects of mycotoxin exposure, and how to test for it.
Gluten Exposure and High Histamine Symptoms
Gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye grains, is known to be difficult for many people to digest properly. Unfortunately, gluten is found in so many different foods and products, such as breads, noodles, desserts, cereals and others made with flour, that it's hard to avoid entirely unless you're very careful
Mold Toxicity and Histamine Intolerance: What’s the Connection?
Some foods are a double whammy for people with mold toxicity. That’s because many foods that grow mold easily are also high in histamines, adding more fuel to the inflammation fire. Think you may be struggling with histamine intolerance? Learn the common symptoms and some helpful solutions in this article!
The Microbiome and Skin, Stress, Mold & IBS: An Interview with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist
I recently interviewed a member of the community about the fact that toxic mold is a cause of several gut health issues, including autoimmune alopecia. He also discussed how toxins build up throughout the body due to mold exposure, particularly in the liver and other places. Click here to learn more!