The concept of detoxification is often misunderstood. It is frequently viewed as a wellness fad consisting of extreme cleanses or restrictive practices that are implemented to release the build-up of toxins or shed some extra pounds. In truth, detox is not about being forceful with the body. It consists of gently supporting the body's [...]
Spring often brings symptoms like bloating, inflammation, cravings, low energy, and skin flares. While extreme detoxes promise quick results, a naturopathic approach focuses on gently supporting the body’s built-in detoxification systems, especially digestion, bile flow, liver function, lymphatic movement, and microbiome balance. This article explores how cleansing and detox is not about deprivation or [...]
Hit in the Gut by Stress The holiday season is now in full swing. As we count down to the days to our religious observances and the celebration of Christmas, things can get a bit overwhelming. In fact, in a recent survey of approximately 1000 people by LifeStance Health, in partnership with Researchscape [...]
All Disease is Linked to the Gut This is a big claim that was made in our previous video post, but I think I made a good argument to support it. Our intestinal tract not only aids digestion, assimilation, absorption of nutrients, and elimination, but it also impacts all aspects of wellness. Furthermore, [...]
(Listen to the full episode here.) When microbes were first discovered, we believed they were all harmful. As a result, medicine came up with various means to eradicate them in an attempt to cure infectious diseases. We have since learned this approach was not the panacea we had hoped for. With the discovery [...]
How Microbes Shape Our Health Since the discovery of microorganisms in the 19th century, scientists and physicians have been obsessed with germs. With the eerie belief that infectious agents caused diseases, one of the major goals of medicine was to kill these detrimental critters. Our weapons included inoculations, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics, and antibiotics. Our [...]
This post originally appeared in Rupa Health’s Magazine, found here. Learn more about Rupa Health below.* Introduction to the Thyroid-Gut Axis A healthy gut and its bacterial inhabitants (the microbiota) are essential for digestive and immune function and influence almost all aspects of the body, including the thyroid. The thyroid and gut are [...]
Connecting Your Brain and Gut This week, I continue on my mission to end the stigma associated with “mental health.” In this post I provide you with more tools and proper education on this very tender topic. If you’d like a recap of previous posts, please click here. In this article you will [...]
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