Research shows that our hunter-gatherer ancestors consumed omega-6 and omega-3 fats in a ratio of 1:1. Their diets were abundant in seafood and other sources of omega-3 long chain fatty acids (EPA & DHA). Research also suggests that these hunter-gatherers were free of modern inflammatory diseases like heart disease, and diabetes, to name a few, […]
Tips for Tipping the Immune Balance Scales to Healthy
The immune system is a complex system of offense and defense. To function, it requires both balance and harmony. As a whole, your immune system does an excellent job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes, it fails…a germ can invade and make you sick. So how can you improve your immune system, keep […]
5 Signs You Have an Unhealthy Gut, and What You Can Do to Help it Heal
Have you been feeling a little “off” lately, a little bloated, fatigued, maybe experiencing some joint pain? These are just a few issues that can arise when your gut health is out of balance. Why is it important to keep your gut healthy, you may ask? You may have heard that your gut is referred […]
Greens to the (Gut) Rescue! How Greens Can Aid in Healthy Digestion
There are many powdered green drinks out on the market right now, some will give you a boost of energy, some will bump up your protein, and some contain extra vitamins…but where is the digestion love? If you love greens, and digestion is your main concern, there are certain ingredients you should look for in […]
Can Probiotics Help to Reduce Stress?
Probiotics for…stress reduction? Is that a thing? Actually yes, it is, in part. Scientists have coined a new term, called the “brain-gut axis.” It has been suggested that changes in intestinal bacteria may play a role in neuropsychiatric conditions like stress. The intestine actually has its own nervous system as it turns out, and it […]
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