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If you’ve watched TV at all, then you know what side effects are. We’ve all seen the drug advertisements that end with a long list of harmful, to deadly, side effects. But what are side benefits? Well, to be honest, a side effect is simply an unwanted effect. So, all effects of a treatment or form of care … Continue reading You’ve Heard of Side Effects, But What Are Side Benefits?

Why do so many people have problems with their immune system?  Allergies, asthma, food-sensitivities, and autoimmune conditions all have one thing in common.  They represent an immune system that has gone haywire! The immune system is one of the most important parts of the human organism. Without it, we would be vulnerable to every bacteria, … Continue reading Understanding Your Immune System

Most of us understand the importance of getting enough Vitamin D, but how do we know if we have enough seeping through our tissues? There is a simple blood test (finger prick) that can be done. While there are several different forms of Vitamin D in the body, Vitamin D status is measured by measuring … Continue reading How To Optimally Test Your Vitamin D Status

You have probably heard how important it is to get adequate Vitamin D intake. Vitamin D plays an essential role within the body and has a heavy influence on the healthy expression of genes. Research suggests that adequate Vitamin D levels in the body help protect against many diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions. … Continue reading The Truth About Vitamin D: What You MUST Know

While most people think that the digestive system is just the mechanical parts that break down and absorb food, scientists are discovering much more is happening. Check out this excerpt from a New York Times article: “Given the extent to which bacteria are now understood to influence human physiology, it is hardly surprising that scientists have … Continue reading Gut Bacteria Effect Our Mood

In last week’s Health Update, I shared the foods that I believe are the healthiest for most humans, and are the foods my family consumes the most of. This week I will share WHERE we get most of our food from. Let’s dig right in. We always try to purchase from local producers/suppliers as much … Continue reading Where I Source My Food

I am often asked what foods I eat, as well as what foods I feed my two boys. Thus, in the Health Update this week I want to share with you what my family’s diet mostly consists of. This update is less about WHY and more about WHAT we eat. Please email, call, or visit … Continue reading The Food Me and My Family Currently Eat

I want to share with you one of my top book recommendations for individuals with autoimmune disorders, chronic disease, mental health issues and parents with children with neurodevelopmental challenges. The book is The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, M.D.. The book provides an excellent framework to understand the intimate link between leaky gut and brain and … Continue reading Leaky Gut and How to Heal It

The vagus nerve is a fascinating part of our anatomy. It is the 10th cranial nerve, originates off of the brainstem and travels down through the neck to supply our major organs. It is largely responsible for regulating our bodies and bringing about homeostasis and adapting us to our environment. The vagus is part of … Continue reading Understanding Your Nervous System: The Vagus Nerve

Dr. David Perlmutter, a leading neurologist and the author of several books, recently wrote a book called Brain Maker. This book is entirely dedicated to the link between the health of the digestive system and the health and function of the brain. The link between the health of the digestive system and the health of nervous … Continue reading Understanding Your Digestive System