The Gut-Brain Connection A few days ago, my daughter suffered from some abdominal problems. She had lots of gas and poor appetite. She told me, it was funny, because “when my stomach is unwell, my head feels dizzy too” I told her that it is not a co-incidence, as our gut health is related to our ‘brain health’. There is a connection between our gut and brain. The gut is known as the second brain. Dr. Michael […]

We seem to crave it, so why is salt bad for the body? Our bodies require a certain amount of salt in order to function properly. It is a necessary electrolyte. It is true that at times our bodies crave salt, however, generally the amount of salt that we need can be found naturally occurring in the foods that we eat. Most people add large amounts of salt to the foods that they eat. It is recommended […]

Carbohydrates certainly are and have been the most controversial type of food in the American diet today. Are carbs good? Are they bad? What is a good carb? What is a bad carb? It is very confusing for most people. Carbohydrates are, however, one of the most varied of the three nutrient types. Carbohydrates include starches such as bread and potatoes as well as sugars. They also contain things we think are good for us, like fruits […]

There are several ways to raise one’s glutathione level. One can always take supplements and although many say that taking supplements orally and intravenously are the fastest way of increasing one’s glutathione level, it is not, by all measure, the ultimate means. In fact, it is recommended that one should also utilize natural ways in raising its level by eating the right food, staying healthy, exercising and then complement that regiment by taking glutathione supplements. Eating Glutathione-Rich […]

If your body does not have adequate levels of iron, you can suffer from anemia. Anemia can be detected when hemoglobin is below normal levels in the body. Hemoglobin is very important for the body as it transports oxygen from the lungs to various parts of the body. When body does not have sufficient levels of iron, the result is problems such as fatigue and shortness of breath. These are some of the problems that can arise […]