“You are what you eat.” It’s an old adage in many cultures throughout the world. However, it should really be you are what your body does with what you eat. Many people experience digestive problems because of what and HOW they eat. One of the simplest things you can do to increase your health is…
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Many health conditions and psychological symptoms originate in your gut. Around the world, millions of people believe that you are what you eat. A more accurate description; however, would be you are what your “pets”eat. Consider that you are, in fact, only 10% human as your microbiome (both in your gut, oral cavity, nasal passages, ear…
Many health conditions and psychological symptoms originate in your gut. Your enteric nervous system, or “second brain,” is home to an abundance of neurons and produces an array of neurotransmitters. It is also where trillions of microorganisms (collectively known as your gut microbiome) reside. You are, in fact, only 10% human as each of these…
If you’re like many people this time of the year, you are anticipating the beginning of the fall and holiday season. Whether you are a kid at heart and look forward to celebrating Halloween or spending time with your friends and family for Thanksgiving, you can have fun, celebrate the love in your life and…
You may think of food as a source of vitamins, minerals, and macro nutrients like protein, fat, and the dreaded word carbohydrates. You may also view food as a reason to celebrate, spend time with your loved ones, or as reward for a job well done. While all these facts are a part of food…
