Do I Need A Multivitamin?
Do I need a multivitamin? This is a common question I am asked. I think most of us should be taking a high quality multivitamin these days, even if we’re eating a healthy diet. It is difficult to meet nutrient needs from food alone because of the following five reasons. Declining soil quality Increasing toxic […]
3 Ways to Shield Your Skin from Sugar Damage
Ready to learn 3 ways to shield your skin from sugar damage? Few people know how sugar can take its toll on your skin. Eating too much sugar can impact the collagen matrix of the skin which gives skin its structure, smooth and youthful appearance. Sugar can make your skin sag lead to premature aging […]
4 Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health
Ready to learn 4 Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health? The relationship between gut health and mental wellbeing is an area of ongoing research. I am excited that it could lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Although the progress that has been made so far is very promising, there […]
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Your Microbiome
Your body is full of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Trillions of these tiny microbes—collectively called your microbiome—exist mainly inside your intestines, in your mouth, and on your skin. They are with you from birth. While some bacteria and microbes are potentially harmful, others are extremely important for supporting your health. Diversity is Key and Prebiotics […]
Science and Your Gut/Skin Connection
The science of the gut/skin connection is not new! Beauty begins on the inside and we’re going to take a little dive into the connection between our skin and gut. Researchers at Duke University were aware of a connection between skin health and gut health way back in the 1930’s when they connected the dots […]
How to Stop Sugar Cravings
How to Stop Sugar Cravings is what people ask me the most about. So many of us have sugar cravings that can feel uncontrollable! In this podcast I share that it is not about willpower.. it’s about biochemistry. You can change your internal pharmacy with lifestyle shifts. This episode is about action and relief ! […]
5 Foods to Avoid for Mental Health
5 Foods to Avoid for Mental Health is shining a light on how to protect your mental health with food. This is PART 3 in my series on mental health and your gut. There are foods that are good for the brain and foods that are bad for the brain. 5 Foods to Avoid for […]
Heartburn and Your Mood
Heartburn and your mood is PART 2 of my PODCAST SERIES on Mental Health and Your Gut If you think Heartburn is a minor symptom- think again. Acid reflux and mood disorders share a very close link. Unlike what we were made to believe, reflux is actually caused by insufficient levels of stomach acid. Causes […]
Mental Health and Your Gut- Part 1 Got Constipation?
Mental Health and Your Gut is a series designed to show you how our gut is connected to anxiety and depression and provide solutions to improve your mental well-being by optimizing your capacity to digest food and absorb nutrients. Part 1 is about how constipation can lead to recirculation of toxins and imbalance of your […]