The connection between our gut and brain is profound, and more than ever, research shows that the gut-brain connection plays a key role in regulating mental health. If you’ve seen depression and anxiety in your parients and wondered if there’s more to it than just...
The human gut microbiome—home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms—is one of the most influential ecosystems in our bodies. In fact, the genes within this community outnumber our own by at least 10-fold, and they aren’t just passive residents. They actively impact...
Epigenetics is truly fascinating. Understanding the connection between genetics and lifestyle, and how it affects the immune system is empowering and essential for all of us looking to take control of our health. In functional medicine, the study of how gene...
Understanding microbiome diversity is not just recognizing that we need a variety of microbes. It's about having the right balance that works in harmony with your body to promote health across multiple fronts. A diverse microbiome is truly at the heart of optimal...
What if the chronic conditions your clients face—from heart disease to type 2 diabetes to autoimmune diseases—are not just rooted in their symptoms but deep within their gut. What if the key to unlocking true wellness isn’t just following another protocol or another...
As holistic health practitioners, our goal is to educate our patients and clients to help them prevent disease, rather than try to correct an imbalance, like leaky gut. You may already know that you carry up to 2 kg of microbes in your gut. Within that 2kg, there are...