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Category Archives for "Gut Health"

The Little-Known Nutrient in Seafood Soups

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In case you were guessing, the little-known nutrient in seafood soups is NOT omega-3s. Everyone knows about the health benefits of omega-3s. I know it. You know it. Your mother knows it. My mother knows it. Every doctor, every health website and every major health organization has been telling us this for decades now. Heck […]

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Bone Broth Benefits: 6 Claims Backed By Science

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Much has been written about bone broth benefits in recent years. Bone broth is a staple food in almost every cuisine on the planet with thousands of varieties of soups, stews and sauces that use it as a base. But it’s also been used medicinally too. Mothers and grandmothers all over the world have served up chicken […]

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5 Reasons Why White Rice is Good for You

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It was an interesting experience to travel to Thailand this past year. Very few Thai people know about the Paleo diet as Thai cuisine is anything but low carb. Fruits, veggies, and yes, white rice are a central part of Thai cuisine. White rice is eaten every single day and often at every meal. It’s also […]

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How to Wean Off Acid Blockers

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Many people are now becoming aware of the long-term dangers of taking acid blockers.  In part one of this two-part series, I discussed five reasons WHY you should stop taking acid blockers. Today, in part two, I’m going to discuss HOW to stop taking acid blockers.  Because for many people, it can be extraordinarily difficult to […]

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When Bone Broth Is Bad For You

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With the explosion of the bone broth craze in recent years, millions of people have learned about their health benefits. But what if bone broth is bad for your health too? Thankfully, the benefits far outweigh any potential downsides. However, contrary to popular belief, there is one downside. In my recent presentation about Asian bone broths […]

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Three Reasons to Supplement with Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen

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It’s incredible how many types of collagen supplements are now available. The choices are overwhelming. One of the more popular ones is hydrolyzed collagen, an easy-to-digest version of collagen. Like most supplements, some are poorly made and some are excellent. One of the best brands is called Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen. But first, a little background […]

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Five Reasons NOT to do the GAPS Diet

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©Depositphotos.com/Ariwasabi Don’t get me wrong, I love the GAPS Diet.  I became a GAPS certified practitioner in 2011 and I’ve helped many people recover their health on the GAPS diet protocol. In my estimation, Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride, who created the diet should be given whatever  highest recognition or award that a medical doctor could […]

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Three Reasons You Should Stop Taking Probiotics

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Probiotics are one of the two supplements I regularly use with clients. I’ve seen so many people benefit from taking probiotics and that includes myself. So then why did I stop taking probiotics in supplement form?  And why do I recommend to my clients that they stop taking probiotics as well? Well, there used to be […]

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