While part 1 of our 2 part series on dental risk factors explores cavitations, abscesses, and root canals, part 2 explores amalgam fillings, mercury, metal implants, clenching/grinding and oral care including oil pulling, rinsing, brushing, flossing, and fluoride....
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Hereditary Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Have you heard of hereditary risk or genetic predisposition? You might be surprised to learn that hereditary risk is one of the most over-estimated risk factors by women. Studies indicate that only 5-10% of cancers are linked to inherited genes, meaning that they...
Cultivate Probiotics with Sporebiotics
In our series on the gut microbiome, we explain what constitutes the gut microbiome, signs of compromise, what harms the beneficial bacteria, how to support the gut microbiome and digestive enzymes, indigestion & inflammation. Among the supplements that replenish...
Gut Bacteria Thrive with Prebiotics
In our series on the gut microbiome, we explain what constitutes the gut microbiome, signs of compromise, what harms the beneficial bacteria, how to support the gut microbiome and digestive enzymes, indigestion & inflammation. Among the supplements that replenish...
Probiotics are Essential for Life
In our series on the gut microbiome, we explain what constitutes the gut microbiome, signs of compromise, what harms the beneficial bacteria, how to support the gut microbiome and digestive enzymes, indigestion & inflammation. Among the supplements that replenish...
How Do You Support Beneficial Gut Bacteria?
In our series on the gut microbiome, we explain what constitutes the gut microbiome, signs of compromise, and what harms the beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome. In this article we discuss how to support and replenish beneficial bacteria. Consider These Items to...
Digestive Enzymes, Indigestion & Inflammation
The phrase “you are what you eat” is only partially true. More accurately, you are what you digest. Additionally, you are what you eat and don’t eliminate, which infers the potential accumulation of toxins and waste products that your body cannot eliminate. Digestive...
Nuts, Grains, Seeds, Beans & Legumes
Nuts, grains, seeds, beans and legumes have built-in protection in the form of enzyme inhibitors. These inhibitors prevent enzymes from being activated until soaked, germinated, or sprouted. Sprouting Activates Enzymes According to Dr. Axe, “Sprouting foods that...
These Harm Beneficial Gut Bacteria
In our series on the gut microbiome, we explain what constitutes the gut microbiome, and signs of compromise. In this article we discuss what harms the beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome. What Can Harm or Destroy Beneficial Gut Bacteria? Sugar feeds harmful...
Your Microbes Give You Immunity
You likely know that your immune system is your best defense against disease. But what constitutes the immune system and how can you support it? Approximately 80% of your immune system resides in your gut and is largely controlled by your gut microbiome. Learn about...
Cooking Can Decrease Toxins & Increase Nutrients
Do you know that many foods, particularly plants and legumes, contain naturally-occurring toxins and anti-nutrients that can be reduced or neutralized with proper food preparation or cooking techniques? Or that many food nutrients only become bioavailable with proper...
Carbohydrates: Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load
The human body is designed to take in healthy fat and convert it to the sugars (glucose) it can metabolize. The human body is NOT designed to handle the high sugar and carb content of the Standard American Diet (calorie-rich and nutrient-poor). Since a high sugar and...