How to Minimize Probiotic Side Effects During A Pathogen Cleanse

Probiotics during candida cleanse

Should we always be taking probiotics when we are doing a pathogen cleanse? Addressing intestinal dysbiosis involves reducing the populations of unfavorable flora and increasing the populations of favorable flora. You pull the weeds, plant new grass seed, and condition the soil. In this blog post, I want to go into some detail on the T cell polarizing effects of probiotics and their contemporaneous use with anti-pathogenic supplements. Continue reading “How to Minimize Probiotic Side Effects During A Pathogen Cleanse”

Understanding Genomics – The Importance of Knowing Your Genetic SNPs

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Understanding Genomics – The importance of knowing your SNPs

Genomics includes the scientific study of genetics SNPs and the complex diseases such as heart disease, autoimmune disease, asthma, diabetes, and cancer because these diseases are typically caused more by a combination of genetic and environmental factors than by individual genes. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are common genetic variations that explain many of the differences among individuals. Knowing which SNPs you carry enables your practitioner to more effectively support you and your individual health needs. While over 10 million SNPs are known, only a few have clinical significance so working with a practitioner who can help support you and your most important/relevant SNPs to your case is essential. SNPs help predict an individual’s response to certain drugs, susceptibility to environmental factors such as toxins, and risk of developing diseases. SNPs can also be used to track the inheritance of disease-associated genetic variants within families. Understanding the potential contribution of your genomic data to your phenotypic expression can be of profound importance to the management of your health and symptoms. Nutrigenomics is a branch of science that uses cutting-edge genomics technology to study the link between our genes, nutrition, and health. This information allows us to develop personalized strategies for optimal health. Continue reading “Understanding Genomics – The Importance of Knowing Your Genetic SNPs”

2022 Holistic Holiday Gift Guide

Do you struggle with finding the perfect gift for the special people in your life? I do too! Always around this time of year I get so stressed out wondering what to buy for everyone on my list that will actually be USEFUL and enjoyable. I don’t like the consumerism around this time of year and always try to shop mindfully. I want the gifts I give to not be donated or tossed away after a week but rather used for many years to come! Continue reading “2022 Holistic Holiday Gift Guide”

Signs of High Estrogen levels

Estrogen is such a powerful hormone and is part of so many different processes and reactions in the body! There are estrogen receptors EVERYWHERE IN THE BODY (gut, brain, etc)! Because it is so important, if there is an imbalance, it creates a host of issues. Your estrogen levels will normally fluctuate through your cycle and as we go through puberty, pregnancy, peri menopause and menopause. Continue reading “Signs of High Estrogen levels”

Tips to help Improve Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids and Relieve Pain Associated With Them

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Varicose veins and hemorrhoids are common throughout all stages in life but typically tend to progress and worsen as we get older. Varicose veins often begin as spider veins and hemorrhoids and are strongly correlated with insufficient liver activity, most commonly due to lack of exercise, not enough dietary fiber and chronic use of alcohol and/or cigarette smoking. All these triggers create poor circulation which leads to congestion with the arterial and venous systems, causing varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Continue reading “Tips to help Improve Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids and Relieve Pain Associated With Them”