If the eyes are the window to your soul, then our gut microbiome is the window to your health. That’s what I usually tell my clients right from the get-go.
Why exactly are we affected by the dietary choices of our relatives? Scientists say the answer lies in epigenetics. Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene activity due to outside, environmental factors. These changes do not occur in the
There are two well-known sayings I stand by in my practice: If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the gut microbiome is the window to your health. And, You are what you eat-- and so are the bacteria that
Grapefruit seed extract, GSE, is a liquid derived from the membranes, seeds, and pulp of the grapefruit. Grapefruit Seed Extract was first developed in 1972 by Dr. Jacob Harich. Today grapefruit seed extract is sold as a food supplement and
Why exactly are we affected by the dietary choices of our relatives? Scientists say the answer lies in epigenetics. Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene activity due to outside, environmental factors. These changes do not occur in the
The key takeaway from my book, Wild Mediterranean: The Age-Old, Science-new Plan for a Healthy Gut, with Food You Can Trust: the Mediterranean diet is best for digestive health and the beneficial bacteria that exist in our microbiome. The Mediterranean diet has long been known
I was vibrant and full of energy just a year prior. Doctors couldn't figure out why my health was in sharp decline—especially because I was only 15 years old at the time, with no prior medical issues. Being raised birth on
I've been talking about the importance of exercise and gut health for quite a while now. When I first read a study back in 2010 on “Shinrin-yoku” (or forest-bathing), many questions I had about why I felt so good after a hike
Every day the science community finds surprising new ways our gut microbiome— once considered the ‘forgotten organ’—contributes to our overall health. Mental well-being, fertility, heightened sports performance, fighting degenerative diseases, and now even our appearance—these are just a few of
Part One: Skin Detox After years of swimming in chlorine, my skin desperately needed a break. If you’ve read my story, you know a bit about my history with gut issues as a competitive swimmer in the late 90’s, when very little