Chances are, at some point in your life you were convinced that a vegan diet was the true fountain of youth. Abundant energy, glowing skin, shiny hair, effortless weight loss—all made possible by endless fruits and vegetables! Nobody ever got sick from plants, right? Well…sort of. Although necessary, and although plants should be an abundant part of our diets and should cover most of our dinner plates, we can’t rely solely on plants. Our digestive systems are already likely compromised...

Your Antacid is Ruining Your Health. Here’s What to Do About It. Most people don’t attribute their anxiety, digestive troubles, or hormone imbalances to low stomach acid. Most people don’t even consider low stomach acid to be an issue because it isn’t something that’s ever talked about. But the symptoms of low stomach acid are often confused with the symptoms of high stomach acid, and the consequences of such confusion are detrimental.  Stomach acid is extremely important for digestion, which...

Should I be doing Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Whole30, Veganism, Vegetarianism etc? I often get asked how and what should I be eating. Heck, I’ve even asked myself this very same question at various times in my life. Why the confusion you might ask? Well, for starters, there’s a lot of conflicting information flying around these days. One day egg yolks and coconut oil are BAD for you, the next day they’re GOOD. (BTW -  I just made 2 eggs fried...

There’s been so much talk about inflammation lately and how the body responds to it. It's a good thing our bodies know how to mount an inflammatory response to trauma or injury. However, it’s important that we understand the different types of inflammation and we can do to avoid the kind that’s bad for us. Here’s what you need to know about inflammation. There are two types of inflammation: Acute and Chronic. In both cases, our body has a natural response to...

You may have heard of leaky gut syndrome. It’s a phrase that’s getting tossed around more and more in the health and wellness sphere, so it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms, what causes it, and what to do about it! Signs and Symptoms: Gas Bloating Indigestion Diarrhea Constipation Unexplained weight gain Slow metabolism Anxiety Depression Lowered immunity Brain fog Memory loss Headaches Thyroid issues Imbalanced hormones Autoimmune diseases Joint pain Food sensitivities Various skin issues, including rosacea, eczema,...

You’re probably familiar with the phrase, You are what you eat. We know that what we put directly in our bodies matters, but what about what we indirectly put in our bodies? We consume what the animal we’re eating consumed! If you enjoy eating meat but try to limit your consumption because you’ve been told red meat is bad for you and can lead to heart disease and cancer, you can go ahead and put those fears to rest. When...