Probiotics and prebiotics are both essential to healing the gut, for different reasons. Probiotics primarily play an immunoregulatory role; they help to balance and regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in the gut. Contrary to popular belief, most probiotics do not quantitatively change the composition of the gut microbiome over … [Read more...]

How do we find the sweet spot and ensure that we get enough—but not too much—physical activity? The best way to accomplish this is by focusing on three elements that can be expressed in the acronym SWAP: Stand, Walk, and Push.   Stand Goal: Stand for about half of the day. Use a standing desk at work if possible. Take … [Read more...]

Healthy small intestine: The small bowel normally contains relatively few bacteria (less than 10,000 bacteria per milliliter of fluid) when compared with the large bowel, or colon (at least 1,000,000,000 bacteria per milliliter of fluid). These bacteria play an essential role in protecting against other pathogenic bacteria and yeast, absorbing … [Read more...]

HPA Axis Dysregulation (HPA-D) is the scientific term for the popular syndrome known as “adrenal fatigue.” It refers to a constellation of signs and symptoms including fatigue, sleep disruption, poor exercise tolerance and recovery, low libido, brain fog, weakened immune function, and reduced stress tolerance. HPA Axis Dysregulation, is caused by … [Read more...]

What is the purpose of this test? To evaluate for intestinal dysbiosis by measuring the levels of organic acids that are byproducts of bacterial or fungal metabolism.   What type of test is this? A Urine test.   How do I get this test?  Your clinician will give you this test kit at your appointment.   What will I … [Read more...]

What is the purpose of this test? The CSAP3 Test is to explore gastrointestinal symptoms, autoimmune disease, IBD/IBS inflammation, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, and joint pain. It also helps pinpoint the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms and chronic systemic conditions. As well it measures key markers of digestion, … [Read more...]

One of the biggest concerns people struggle with when switching to a nutrient-dense diet is the question of "how much it will cost"?. However, it is a common misconception that a healthy diet equals an expensive diet.   Here are 3 Key Tips to keep your grocery shopping within your budget means.     Get Down to … [Read more...]

When your computer starts running slowly, applications are crashing left and right and you can’t even move the cursor anymore, what do you do? Control-alt-delete. Or if you’re a Mac user, you hold down the power button to restart. Sometimes we need to do the same thing with our bodies. They’re under constant assault in the modern world. Refined, … [Read more...]