Category Archives: Gut Health
Pushing for the Perfect Poop – Using Your Stool as a Prevention Tool
Bowel movements are one of the best gauges of health. So it’s unfortunate to hear that people are uneducated on the topic, and ignoring clear signs of dysfunction. But perhaps we can blame western medicine for that – as they’d rather take your blood pressure, look in your ears and write-up a prescription then ask…
Quinoa – The High-Carb Seed You Don’t Need
It seems Quinoa has gained a reputation similar to the bean – with the majority of the population convinced it’s a high-protein food that’s somehow equivalent to meat. But just like the bean, it’s far more carbohydrate than it is protein: And realistically, it’s just another over-hyped seed packed with damaging plant defenses. “phytic acid…
Nature’s MCT Oil – That You’re Probably Not Consuming
The saturated fat in coconut and palm oil is predominantly a medium chain triglyceride (64% MCT), which has been shown to increase fat burning and metabolism. This is more than likely because of its ability to produce heat (it’s thermogenic) and provide immediate fuel, so more fat is oxidized and less stored away as body…
More Antibiotic = Less Probiotic
One of the great debates of the 21st century, is why we’re seeing such a drastic increase in gastrointestinal problems, food sensitivities, and auto-immune conditions. Since 1974 Celiac Disease has increased 5-fold in the United States! Sure, there’s been a decline in food quality, sleep, and activity, and a rise in stress, environmental toxins, and…
The ‘Cause’ of IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects nearly 20% of the population. But it’s not so much a disease as it is a label, for those experiencing any form of unexplainable gut discomfort – bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, etc. Basically, once doctors rule out any gastrointestinal problems they can diagnose – like acid reflux, IBD…
STOP Taking Antacids for Heartburn & Reflux
Medical doctors and TV commercials may have you believing otherwise, but the underlying problem with heartburn or reflux is too little acid, not too much. Otherwise, we’d see school children popping Rolaids instead of middle-aged men: By taking an antacid to lower stomach acid (which is already declining with age), our ability to break down…
WGA – The Other Gut Buster in Wheat
The gliadin proteins in wheat open and penetrate the gastrointestinal lining because of their unique ability to activate zonulin – not only increasing the permeability of our gut, but forcing our body to launch an immune response. This can present itself as inflammation, or a more serious degenerative condition – depending on our genetic susceptibility.…
Zonulin – Connecting Wheat & Leaky Gut
Our gut does a lot more than simply break down food and absorb nutrients. It acts as the barrier between our insides and the outside world, determining what’s allowed in, and what’s a threat that needs to be destroyed. Health issues arise when this barrier is compromised, and/or the signaling of what should come in…