Jul 26, 2019
When I listen to a speaker who I trust and respect, I am typically interested in not just what they are saying but also what has influenced them. What sort of content got them to the set of beliefs they hold and teach? Today we'll apply that to Naturopathic Doctor Randy Lee as he shares some of what has influenced him...
Jul 22, 2019
While we all should search for our own “gut healthy” diet, there are some foods that we have previously mentioned that seem to have a positive effect on the gut of most individuals. But for many, this is a culture shock or a hard learning activity. Some of us simply don’t care for many otherwise healthy foods....
Jul 9, 2019
“A healthy gut promotes a healthy body.” But what specific kinds of nutrients does the gut need? Other blogs have covered the basics: some 50 or so enzymes, several bile salts, betaine hydrochloric acid, and hundreds of microbes and probiotics – all to ensure foods are broken down into consumable components. I...
Jul 8, 2019
Have you ever heard anyone say (or have YOU said) “I eat because I’m bored” or “I eat because I’m depressed” or “I eat because I’m anxious?” Well, there’s something to that. You see, there are actually more nerve connections between the gut and the brain (or the whole Central Nervous System) than...
Jul 1, 2019
“As goes the gut, so goes the body!” Science has recently been studying the gut microbiome and discovered that the healthy gut is inhabited by some 40 trillion microorganisms living there, and they affect virtually every biological function of your body. The bottom line is “a healthy gut promotes a healthy...