In the pandemic world, our immune system can mean the difference between being hospitalized or not. Many people caught coronavirus and never had any symptoms. Scientists conclude that the immune system is primarily responsible for the severity of coronavirus and … Continue reading
What is the worst thing that can happen to you? My father used to think it was dying. I think being dependent upon someone to change your diaper for the last ten years of your life is worse. Opinions abound. … Continue reading
Health scientists have known for years that our gut is our second brain. There is an intricate connection between the gut and the brain. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection Dementia Causes It seems that when not if we grow older our risk of developing … Continue reading
“We become what we eat” is attributed to Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1826 in his book, The Physiology of Taste. He actually said, “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” However, we need to … Continue reading
Grace Slick wrote the song, White Rabbit, in the mid-60’s. It is based on the 1865 book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its 1871 sequel Through the Looking-Glass. The song became a major hit for the Jefferson Airplane in 1967. … Continue reading
There are several causes of the common cold/flu. There seems to be more solutions/medications to treat it. As with any disease, it is best to treat it on the front end. But, we don’t always do what is best for … Continue reading
“All disease begins in the gut.” This is attributed to Hippocrates two millennium ago. Two things about the gut that most of us don’t know is that it contains about 80% of our immune system and it is literally your … Continue reading
I’ve been asked at various speaking events what I thought the worst thing (nutrient/food) we could eat. I don’t hesitate to answer this question at all. Most nutritionists tell us that sugar, especially refined sugar, is the worst nutritional substance … Continue reading
Zonulin is the protein that opens tiny holes in the intestinal track for the processed nutrients to enter the bloodstream. This is the normal process to get the nutrients from the foods you eat into your body. Gluten (from wheat) … Continue reading
There is a strong connection between your gut (intestinal tract) and your brain. Recent studies support the brain-gut relationship. What you feed your gut feeds your brain (and the rest of your body). Food delivers key nutrients to every part … Continue reading