A century ago, before manufacturers processed foods, fruits and vegetables grew on farms and were distributed to local regions. The produce was fresh and needed to be eaten quickly. Wheat was a whole grain and had a short shelf life. Today manufacturers remove the bran and germ from the wheat kernel, so it doesn’t contain … Read more
Do you have a loved one with dementia? If yes, you know how heartbreaking this disease can be. It is a terrible sight watching your family member waste away from the inside out. My father-in-law died of Alzheimer’s at age eighty-six; he was genetically predisposed to this condition. However, with implementing some of these modalities, … Read more
Establishing healthy habits begins in the mind. If we understand what we have done to create an unhealthy mindset, we can rewire our brain with a positive attitude. This goes for thoughts about our self, food, and healthy habits. The beliefs you store in your mind influence your decisions. What do you believe about yourself? … Read more
Do you burp, expel gas, suffer from stomach aches or heartburn? Do you pass abnormal stools? These symptoms are not normal, but many people have grown used to them. The gastrointestinal microbiome is a delicate balance of beneficial and potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, and yeast. When the bad guys grow beyond normal limits, your microbiome … Read more
I did. In fact, two different times my intestines harbored harmful bacteria. The symptoms of both infections were minor—belching and craving carbs. No gastrointestinal distress occurred. So how does a person know if they have a bug in their gut? Stool tests diagnose unfriendly microbes. Have you ever had a stool test? Most people have … Read more