Our stomach is an amazing organ but it has an Achilles heel – it can develop a problem called a hiatal hernia. This occurs when the stomach slides up (or herniates) through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. This puts the stomach in close contact with the heart, and the heart doesn’t like…
Have you ever heard that we eat first with our eyes? Its true! The sight of food activates a series of neurological reflexes and pathways that primes our system for digestion. However just looking at food is not enough to digest it; we actually need to get all those nutrients inside the body. Most…
Digestive problems are among the most common health problems in our society. Many people suffer daily from bloating, gas, pain, acid reflux, and abdominal discomfort. Many people are unable to find relief, even with powerful and dangerous medications. Its not what we eat but what we absorb that actually nourishes our bodies.
Are you tired or toxic? That is a fair question since many symptoms of toxic overload are commonly mislabeled as digestive issues, insomnia, chronic fatigue or even allergies. Our bodies can detoxify the pollutants that exist in our modern world. But in order to do that, our nutrition, our biochemistry, and our methylation pathways…
This 2014 Memorial Day post is not exactly a methylation-based presentation, but still worth your thoughtful consideration. Adrenal fatigue is a plague that impacts everyone whether we are genetically imbalanced or not. We cannot live without stress, yet our world seems to be running wild with stressful situations. It takes a toll on each and…