Healthy Fats for Immunity, Gut Health, and Inflammation

Every cell in our body has a membrane that is made up of mostly fat. Fats are critical, but it’s important to get the right kind. In this article, we explore differences between dietary fats, sources of “good” fat, and the benefits of fat for immunity, gut health, and inflammation.

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Folate vs Folic Acid: What You Need to Know

Although many people use the terms interchangeably, folate and folic acid are two distinct forms of vitamin B9. If you’re dealing with chronic health conditions, or if you’re pregnant, it’s crucial for you to know the differences between these two forms of vitamin B9—one of them can cause a lot of problems!

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Stages of Recovery from Chronic Illness

Healing your body will be a roller coaster, but you can make it a kiddie roller coaster and not that great big loopy-do roller coaster by practicing awareness and good habits.

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Gluten Exposure and High Histamine Symptoms

Gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye grains, is known to be difficult for many people to digest properly. Unfortunately, gluten is found in so many different foods and products, such as breads, noodles, desserts, cereals and others made with flour, that it's hard to avoid entirely unless you're very careful


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Mold Toxicity and Histamine Intolerance: What’s the Connection?

Some foods are a double whammy for people with mold toxicity. That’s because many foods that grow mold easily are also high in histamines, adding more fuel to the inflammation fire. Think you may be struggling with histamine intolerance? Learn the common symptoms and some helpful solutions in this article!

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The Microbiome and Skin, Stress, Mold & IBS: An Interview with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist

I recently interviewed a member of the community about the fact that toxic mold is a cause of several gut health issues, including autoimmune alopecia. He also discussed how toxins build up throughout the body due to mold exposure, particularly in the liver and other places. Click here to learn more!

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Best Lab Tests for Thyroid Problems

Many people question whether their thyroid is working correctly due to their chronic fatigue, weight gain or foggy thinking. In this article, we’ll explore when and how to order a test for thyroid problems effectively so that you can address thyroid problems & symptoms.

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How to Support Thyroid Hormone Conversion

Of course there are many factors involved in thyroid disease, but a big player that is often overlooked is thyroid hormone conversion. Read on to learn what thyroid hormone conversion is, why it's such an overlooked problem, and what you can do to better support it!

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Why Your Tap Water Is Not as Clean as You Think

Most of us grab a glass from the cupboard and fill it from the sink, believing the water that comes out – the water that we pay for – is clean and safe. However, that’s not always the case. You may be surprised to find out what is (and isn’t) regulated when it comes to our drinking water. Read on to learn what you can do about this!

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Modified Citrus Pectin: 5 Powerful Health Benefits

Modified Citrus Pectin – ever heard of it? It’s a supplementary fiber quickly gaining cred for a long list of potential health benefits. Made from the pulp of citrus fruits, MCP may relieve constipation, chelate heavy metals, and even shows promising anti-cancer effects. So let’s explore whether it may be a good fit for your health needs!

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6 Health Benefits of Artichokes: How They Support Daily Detox

There’s a liver-loving food with massive detox abilities that often gets ignored. The artichoke! Technically a flower bud, this relative of milk thistle boasts impressive detoxification powers. So let’s explore artichoke’s health benefits and how it may improve your daily detox.

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