Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics

Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics

Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics: What’s the Difference? Today, let's talk about two important things for your digestive health: enzymes and probiotics. Understanding enzymes and probiotics is key to keeping your gut happy and healthy. They might sound like complicated words, but don't worry—we'll make it easy to understand. What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are special proteins that help break down the food you eat into smaller pieces. Think of them as tiny scissors cutting up food so your body can use it for energy, growth, and repair. There are different types of enzymes for different kinds of food. For example, some enzymes help digest proteins, while others work on…

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Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup

Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup

Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup! Whether you are starting to feel under the weather, wanting to support your immune system or just need something nourishing to feed your cells, this soup is it! If you don't like mushrooms, you can easily omit them but we love them and it makes it a bit more nutritious and hearty. Garlic is one of the best natural healers and immune-supporting superfoods on the planet! It's all because of the magic chemical called allicin. An enzyme called alliinase is activated when the garlic clove is chopped or crushed. This enzyme converts alliin into allicin. Here is a good article to learn all the…

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A Covid Catastrophe

A Covid Catastrophe

Is this a Covid Catastrophe? I implore you to watch the following science-based – non-opinion videos regardless of how you feel about vaccines. I think we can all agree that this pandemic (so-called) has caused all of us to think more seriously about our immune health, how quickly this vaccine for Covid-19 was rolled out, and what effects it may have on us both now and in the future. I’ve watched and listened to so many perspectives on Covid. However, the interview I watched yesterday was so eye-opening and riveting that I felt called to share it exclusively. The interviewer is Dr. Philip McMillion and the interviewee is…

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Understanding gluten sensitivity and symptoms

Understanding gluten sensitivity and symptoms

Gluten is a compound protein that composes about 80% of the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten can be found in many things such as; chocolate, imitation crab (surimi), deli meats, soy sauce, and other sauces along with vitamins and even some toothpaste. Gluten is also used in anti-caking agents, malt beverages, and soups. If you have a gluten-sensitivity or Celiac disease, you must read all labels. I have gluten intolerance and have been gluten-free for years and still read labels. The 6 grains to avoid that contain gluten are Wheat, Rye, Barley, Malt, Spelt and Oats (unless gluten-free), What is Gluten Sensitivity versus Celiac disease?…

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Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Beating seasonal affective disorder naturally is possible. As I write this, the weather is cold and gloomy and a steady rain is falling. Don’t even get me started on the fact that it gets dark at 4:30 p.m. now.  I just want to curl up and nap on the couch with my blanket and my puppy dog. Do you find yourself struggling as the days are shorter and you are exposed to less and less sunlight? It is not unusual to experience some changes in energy levels as we move into fall and winter. However if you find that your symptoms are pronounced and you are having trouble…

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Food Intolerances and Sensitivities

Food Intolerances and Sensitivities

Understanding Food Intolerances and Sensitivities is key to uncovering unresolved health issues. What do the following healthy foods all have in common? ACORN SQUASH BLUEBERRY LEMON TOMATO WILD RICE ZUCCHINI SQUASH EGG WHITES These are foods that I learned through testing that I had a moderate or severe food intolerance to. This is important to know as food intolerances and food sensitivities cause chronic inflammation. Food intolerance manifests a wide array of symptoms from gastrointestinal, fatigue, headache, migraines, arthritis, and brain fog. These types of sensitivities affect 80% of the population. However, food intolerance does not cause immediate allergic symptoms. Two more foods that made it to my…

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