Your gut microbiome includes a community of literally trillions of fungi and bacteria that have a direct impact on your body weight, immune system, appetite, and even your mood. Today, I’d like to discuss the foundation of our body’s microbial ecosystem -- keystone probiotic strains.

These days, diets and eating plans abound. Just attempting to figure out what you should eat and what you should avoid is enough to make your head spin! Should you eat Paleo? Vegetarian? How do you find the best diet for you? Let me show you my baseline diet recommendations, and how to customize it for your needs!

There’s just something inherently comforting and soothing about a warm bowl of broth. Autumn is the perfect time to join the tradition. Get out your crockpot and learn how to make your own bone broth with our simple recipe. Let’s unpack some common questions about bone broth as we go.

Some people say it feels like someone is squeezing all the air out of their chests. Others say it feels like they are trying to breathe underwater. As an asthma sufferer myself, I want to share asthma symptoms and triggers, natural treatments, and current research in the quest for new and better treatments!

If you struggle to know how to keep your nasal passages and sinuses healthy, you're not alone! When something from our environment dams up the flow, several different types of organisms can take hold (and that's a problem!). Learn what causes sinus blockages, & what I recommend!

Life may feel hectic right now, so it’s all about finding little ways to nurture yourself. A homemade elixir feels luxurious and helps you nourish your health this fall and winter. It’s a quick, potent recipe that capitalizes on nature’s best immune boosters!

An underappreciated aspect of immune health may be exposure to toxins. But the conversation on immunity cannot be limited to the ingestion of vegetables vs. sugar or wearing a mask vs. not wearing a mask. It’s important to be aware of your toxic load and how to reduce it.

You can never have too many recipes for quick and flavorful high-protein dinners. These unique Thai salmon cakes, flavored with ginger, red chilies, and lime juice, are just the ticket. Get this recipe on the table in under thirty minutes!

Few vegetables are more beautiful than golden beets. Add spicy arugula and crunchy walnuts, along with a quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette, for a beautiful and satisfying salad. The detoxifying benefits of beets are a result of their high levels of betalains, a powerful phytonutrient, and vitamin C.

Fish have long been considered a good component to a healthy diet. But you've probably heard about toxins in seafood. Is it safe to eat fish? How to you find good sources? Check out my new blog, where I outline my criteria for finding safe seafood and getting enough omega-3 in your diet!

If you’ve been a part of the health and wellness community for long, you’ve probably heard of the practice of soaking nuts before consumption. You may have read that unsoaked nuts have too much phytic acid, or are even toxic. Does this claim hold up? And is it worth the hassle?

Were you, or your kids, born by Cesarean section? Did you get sick a lot as a kid and take antibiotics frequently? Did you grow up in an area where pesticides and heavy metals were prevalent? If you said yes to any of the above questions, it’s time to shore up your microbiome. I share some tips in this blog!

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been around since the 17th century. Thanks to medical advances, hyperbaric medicine has been gaining traction as a treatment for mold toxicity, Lyme disease, traumatic brain injury, skin ulcers, autism, and more. Is it safe? How does it work? Read on to learn more!

As much as we'd like COVID-19 to just go away, it's still here! But there are new developments in understanding of the virus, as well as new unsubstantiated claims. So I am back again to give you some interesting new research related to COVID-19, as well as some interesting supplement applications I learned.

This is a guest post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Menopause is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to bring you down at all! It just requires some adjustments, and that’s especially true in our modern, toxic world. This post outlines the restorative principles in her new book, Keto-Green 16.

Want a succinct rundown of my top supplements for immunity? Look no further! Today I'm going to cut to the chase in this new short blog. I’ll show you how to prevent gut dysbiosis, feed friendly bacteria, reduce inflammation, and remove harmful bacteria!

“All disease begins in the gut.” This quote from Hippocrates - the father of medicine - has proven to hold a lot of truth over 2,000 years later. Is your gut dragging down your immunity? Read on to learn how you can tell, and what you can do about it!

If you know (or suspect) that you have issues with gluten, just cutting it out of your diet may not be enough. Gluten shows up everywhere, even in foods that are supposedly “gluten-free.” Why is gluten a problem? How can you tell the difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn more!

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve received some questions from our community about what to do differently if you have an overactive or underactive immune system. This article will cover some immunity blood tests that shed light on how your immune system is doing.

One of the simplest ways to shore up your immune system is through supplements. The question that most people have is whether it is actually safe to buy supplements online. Are they as strong or as safe as the ones that you can purchase in a brick and mortar store?