Vitamin D isn’t really a vitamin. It’s a group of fat-soluble hormones that you produce in your skin when it’s...
In 2007, researchers at the Nestlé Research Center pointed out that “chocoholics” contain a different set of gut bacteria than...
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Sugar addiction usually begins with casual or social use—sweet treats over the holidays, cake served at a birthday party, or...
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We know the body needs probiotics to aid in digestion — but the benefits of L. plantarum, one of our favorite...
When you eat like a caveman, you get rid of foods that challenge the immune system—like wheat gluten and milk...
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fat molecule found in coconut oil and palm oil. Not everyone can efficiently...
Recent research into genetics has revealed that our genetic makeup influences our gut health as much as diet and lifestyle....
Healthy hair has more to do with what goes into your body than what you put on it. One sign...
We are not so much what we eat but what we absorb. Vitamin D is essential for intestinal health. Vitamin...
Even though fruit sugar is unprocessed and natural, that doesn’t make it “safe.” While sun damage can play a big...
Why do we use antibacterial creams and harsh soaps when acne begins deep inside the body? Acne isn’t just skin...
Hashimoto’s disease isn’t just a name we use to describe hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Women, especially after pregnancy and...
The more we rely on antifungal drugs, the more we contribute to the spread of drug-resistant strains. Candida is an...
