How diet shapes the gut microbiota in health and disease

When we think about bacteria, unpleasant things like cavities, infections and disease usually come to mind. In reality, our relationship with microbes is far more complex and interesting. Microorganisms thrive in our bodies, both inside and out, and co-evolved with humans over thousands of years as essential partners in health and disease.   Gut Microbiota: […]

Investigating 3 Common Forms of Gastrointestinal Pain

Because of the numerous ingredients that are contained in many of the foods today, it can be hard to track down the main culprit behind what may be causing your gastrointestinal pain and discomfort.  Additionally, many people are unaware of how sensitive they are to certain foods (such as gluten). The gluten-free diet is something […]

5 Valuable Tips to Overcome Gluten Sensitivity

Are you tired of being unable to enjoy a meal with friends or family due to fear of the unpleasant series of intestinal pain or joint pain that may occur afterward?  If so, you are not alone.  You are one of 21 million Americans, including some of the top celebrities such as actresses Mariel Hemingway […]

Got Joint Pain? Why Dairy Makes Me Hurt

Most of us have been raised to believe that we need milk and other dairy products in order to have a healthy body, not only when we are young, but also as we age. But what if we have been led astray? Have you ever considered that we were not meant to consume the milk […]

The Undeniable Link Between Sugar, Aches and Stiffness

Is your daily intake of sugar causing you pain and inflammation?  With the increase in sugar consumption over the last several decades, we have also seen a rise in obesity, chronic illness, diabetes and many other painful and inflammatory conditions. The average American consumes about 150 pounds of sugar per year, where less than 100 […]

Five Nutritional Strategies for Less Pain

You are ready to begin your nutritional healing journey toward a pain-free life, but do you wonder exactly where to start? It’s all so confusing – we are bombarded with information overload on a daily basis through social media, television, and radio. The food labels state things like “low fat, no sugar, and natural” but […]