Wait! Don’t flush without sneaking a peak! Your poop actually gives you the inside scoop on your current health status. It gives you clues into your hydration, dietary balance, fiber intake, and even your microbiome. We asked Functional Medicine Specialist Miles Price all our poop...
Admit it, sleep is an essential part of our life, it shouldn't be seen as a waste of time. When you are sleeping well, you are giving your body plenty of time to rest and recover, both mentally and physically, so that we can wake...
Two skin conditions that are notorious for leaving the skin hot, itchy and painful are eczema and psoriasis. Most individuals who suffer from these conditions experience a decrease in confidence and self-esteem, partially due to the obvious nature of each. While there are a number...
Glutathione is our body’s master antioxidant. It is in virtually every one of our cells and it regenerates other common antioxidants like vitamin C and E. Without it, our antioxidants will become used up and oxidative damage (the leading culprit for skin aging) builds up....
Over the last decade, intermittent fasting has gained popularity in the media and research for its potential health effects. But what exactly is intermittent fasting and is it good for health? What is intermittent fasting and history Intermittent fasting involves regular periods of very little...
The gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract. This microbiome is unique to each of us, even in the case of genetically identical twins. Throughout our lives, the gut microbiome fluctuates. Read Part 1 of 'Gut Health as We...
The gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract. This microbiome is unique to each of us, even in the case of genetically identical twins. Throughout our lives, the gut microbiome fluctuates. As we reach old age, our microflora experiences...
What is Plaquex? Plaquex (phosphatidylcholine) is a natural substance from soy that has the ability to remove both fatty and hardened plaques from blood vessels. The Plaquex Formula was initially designed by doctors to dissolve fatty masses that can develop during traumatic surgeries. However, this...
Aging, although inevitable, is a highly variable process. A crucial component of how well we age is related to the levels of inflammation in the body. Although inflammation is a natural and healthy response, prolonged elevated levels become disastrous for the body, linked to chronic...
What are Cytokines? Cytokines: small secreted proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells. Cytokines, from the Greek cyto meaning “cell” and kinos meaning “movement”, are tiny protein molecules secreted by cells that communicate with other cells. Cytokines...
We all know that exercising is beneficial for our health. Getting in workouts and staying active has a host of short term and long-term positives. Beyond our muscles and ligaments, we know exercise helps with heart health, gut health, blood sugar regulation, even brain health....
It’s the most common protein in your body, but it diminishes with age. Sun exposure, cigarette smoke and pollution can also accelerate collagen breakdown.(1) It is quite literally the glue that holds us together, strengthening the body’s tendons and ligaments,(2) and lately it has been...