The Gut-Weight Connection: Why Fiber (and Polyphenols!) Are Your Best Friends
What happens when we eat fiber? So much more than it just keeping us regular. When you eat fiber, you are feeding a starving microbiome and the result is this miraculous production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These are called postbiotics- byproducts of bacterial fermentation in the gut. SCFAs: -shift the body from fat storage…
Screening for Bone Loss at Age 65 is TOO LATE!
Osteoporosis is one of the most common health conditions affecting women after menopause. Yet most doctors do not order DEXA scans—the gold standard test for measuring bone density—until we turn 65. By then, we may have already lost significant bone mass, and our window for non-drug intervention will be closed. Here’s what we need to…
Leaky Gut and What You Can Do About It
If you’re reacting to every food (foods you could eat as a child like gluten or dairy with no problem but can’t eat now), have heartburn, eczema, brain fog after eating… leaky gut may be the culprit. What is Leaky Gut? Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of…
How to Choose a Fish Oil: EPA vs. DHA
The Standard American Diet has a 14:1 ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s. Ideally, we want 4:1. This imbalance can lead to chronic inflammation, which is linked to heart disease, cancer, and even mental health issues. Omega-3s, found in fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, are anti-inflammatory, while omega-6s, common in processed foods and veggie oils, tend…
