Your microbiome is made of the microbes that live in you and on you. What are microbes? “Microbes” is a broad term referring to microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and – in some people – parasites. These bugs contribute to the overall microbial...
What is berberine? Berberine is a compound found in a variety of plants such as goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. While berberine has been a mainstay of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, research has validated its biochemical benefits more recently. ...
What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is one of eight B vitamins. Yep, that’s right, three are *eight* B vitamins total! Each of these B vitamins plays an essential role in your health. Today we’re going to talk about a B vitamin fan-favorite, vitamin B12, and some of the...
Did your heart rate increase just reading that word? But what is stress and what makes us feel stressed out? Typically, we think of stress as emotional overwhelm. While there is certainly truth in that, stress is much more. And this is good news! When you know what...
Muscle Have you ever taken a moment to contemplate what it is, how it works and how it benefits you and your commitment to thrive – in health and in life? Today I invite you to be “wow’d” by the many marvels of this most spectacular tissue. What is muscle? When...
“Should I be a vegetarian?” Many individuals contemplate becoming vegetarian as a fast track to the health outcomes that matter most to them. Some even believe – with great angst – that such a restrictive diet is the only path to their desired health...
