by Patricia Frye | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
We typically think of using essential oils for their marvelous fragrance, or as a spa treatment. They do these jobs wonderfully well, but plant essences have also been used as medicine for thousands of years. First, it’s important to distinguish between...
by Patricia Frye | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
10 Reasons to Consider Cannabis Therapy Cannabis has very few potential side effects – most are THC and dose related and can be avoided by not using more than you need to alleviate your symptoms. Cannabis can be discontinued without weaning. In addition to...
by Patricia Frye | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
Your body is designed to digest the food you eat. It creates hydrochloric acid along with various enzymes for just that purpose. So why might you consider taking them as a supplement?Well if you seem to get gas no matter you eat, you often suffer from heartburn or...
by Patricia Frye | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
For years, we’ve been taught that eating whole grains – from bread to pasta – builds good health.We’ve also learned that whole grains are a lot better than refined versions: they contain more vitamins and a lot more beneficial fiber. Many would...
by Patricia Frye | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
Kombucha tea has been around for about 2,000 years now. Chinese people refer to it as “the Immortal Health Elixir” because of the many health benefits it offers. Kombucha is made from sweetened tea; only it is fermented by a colony of bacteria and yeast....
by Patricia Frye | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health
Fermented foods can help to improve your health and wellness. But there’s a lot of misinformation about fermentation or these probiotic foods. Read on to learn the truth behind some of the myths and misconceptions.Myth #1: Bacteria are bad for youWhile...
