When you think of “gut health,” what comes to mind? For most of us, we think about having great digestion, absorbing all the best nutrients from our food to stay energized, and avoiding issues like constipation, bloating, and gas. While these are all important functions of the gut, they only […]
Tiny microorganisms dangerous to our health are all around us. Pathogens like the cold, the flu, and COVID-19 may be lurking on grocery store baskets or in the air that we breathe. When pathogens infiltrate our first line of defense and enter the body, our immune response determines whether or […]
Mushrooms and other fungi have long been used for their medicinal properties by traditional healing systems. They’ve recently gained widespread popularity and the modern herbalist can prescribe a variety of mushrooms to improve digestion, reduce anxiety, balance hormones, and even boost the immune system. You may even find a restorative […]
Echinacea is famous for its supposed ability to fight the common cold and offer a natural immune boost. As such, it is a common ingredient in many immune-boosting supplements and teas. But, is echinacea really that effective in enhancing the immune function? And, more importantly, is it safe? Here we’ll […]
At its core, stress is simply the body’s physical, mental, or emotional reaction to change. Stress is not only a normal part of life, but a helpful tool. It is stress that helps us act safely in times of danger, motivates us to succeed, and alerts us to circumstances we […]
It’s heading into Spring/Summer 2020 already, where did winter of 2019/2020 go, right? As much as we look forward to the early blossoming Spring part of the year and saying goodbye to the winter cold, sometimes, I see my patients getting bogged down by having to deal with the school […]
