If you feel like you’re hearing about—or even know—more adults and children being diagnosed with ADHD than ever before, you’re not imagining it. According to the CDC, there was an increase of 1 million children diagnosed in 2022 as compared to 2016. And the rising numbers aren’t limited to children. According to a 2021 report, 8.7 million adults have also been diagnosed with ADHD. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean more people are developing the condition. Rather, there has b

Are you always congested, have post nasal drip, and/or pain? Or do you feel like you’ve been battling a sinus infection that just won’t go away? Have you noticed a decrease in your ability to taste and/or smell? If so, you may be dealing with chronic sinus inflammation—AKA chronic sinusitis. Symptoms and Causes of Chronic Sinusitis Imagine, if you will, a tiny cave system within your head—these are your sinuses, a connected system of tissue-lined hollow spaces behind your ch

Our immune system obviously plays a key role in our health, but what happens when it starts doing its job too  well? While many may be familiar with autoimmune disease, a lesser-known immune system disorder, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), may affect more people than we realize. What Is MCAS? MCAS is a condition marked by overactive mast cells (key players in the immune system) that release too many chemical mediators into the body, causing a wide range of symptoms that

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Every year, more than 80,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, AKA, chronic inflammation of the...

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If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know it can be challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s no surprise, then, that...

Green juice and greens powders are trending in the wellness world, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? In this blog, we’ll explore...

If you’ve ever bypassed the canned sardines in lieu of tuna or salmon, hopefully this blog will inspire you to give them a try!...

In an earlier blog, we explored how to sus out hidden sugar on nutrition labels . But it’s not just the nutrition labels that we should...

Vitamin D does a lot for our bodies. While it’s perhaps best known for supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis, it does so...

A cousin of ginger, turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma Ionga plant, and is most often encountered spicing up southeastern Asian...

We all could—and  should  add more vegetables to our diet. And while getting an extra serving of asparagus or cauliflower would be just...

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you have most definitely heard of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). But what...

When we use the phrase “vitamins and minerals,” it’s usually the vitamins that take center stage. But that doesn’t mean minerals are any...

One way to get through the cold and dark of winter, or the rainy days of spring, is with an eye on the sunny, warmer days of summer....

Occasional constipation is something everyone has experienced; it’s uncomfortable and we’re glad when it’s over. But chronic constipation...

Many people associate zinc with immunity, taking it when they feel a cold coming on. While zinc is an important part of maintaining a...

Berberine is making headlines lately, for its potential to support weight loss. Some outlets have even gone so far as to call it...

Glutathione. You’ve probably never heard of it, but this powerful antioxidant has so many health benefits you’ll never forget it. If...

Although there are over 10,000 different kinds of mushrooms out there, only a small fraction are actually worth eating. The most common...

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As our understanding of the gut-brain axis and the gut microbiome deepens, the more we appreciate—and seek out—probiotics. Whether you’re...