by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | May 24, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health
Today we are joined by Dr. Jack Tips, Ph.D. where we take an even deeper dive into our gut microbiome and explore new research. We look at the importance of healthy microbes (and diversity!) and their beneficial effects on our entire immune system. Research is...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | May 21, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health
Fat is great for bone health, brain function, emotional health, gut health, immune function and heart health. We talk a lot about the importance of fat as it is a backbone of a healthy diet. As you know, there are good quality and poor quality fat sources. Unhealthy...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | May 14, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health
Constipation is super uncomfortable, especially when it is ongoing. Today we talk about how to naturally relieve constipation and how specific herbs and botanicals can help support natural motility in a way that helps to solve vs. mask the problem. We define...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Feb 26, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health, Gut Health
There are many different dietary approaches towards achieving good health. However, no matter what diet you choose to follow, it’s widely accepted that plant-based foods have incredible health benefits across the board. Plant-based foods are filled with essential...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Nov 13, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health, Gut Health
The seat of human health begins in the gut. The gut is our second skin. It is a single layer of cells supported by a network of related systems, which permit the passage of nutrients into our bodies and maintains a barrier against harmful substances and organisms....
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health
“Thousands of years before modern medicine provided scientific evidence for the mind-body connection, the sages of India developed Ayurveda, which continues to be one of the world’s most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere system of...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health, Food Sensitivities, Inflammation
Both IgG and IgE blood testing are very important diagnostic tools that can provide an essential blueprint for immune system improvement. Explaining IgE IgE (or immunoglobulin E) allergies are immediate responses to a foreign substance that has entered the body. These...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Detoxification, Digestive Health, Vitamins and Minerals
Have you ever heard of or used activated charcoal for detoxification? Let’s affectionately let the nickname black magic stick because the use of this powerful substance dates all the way back to 1500 BC. Its reign of power continues today. Activated charcoal is used...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health, Gut Health, Hormonal Health, Immune Health
Did you know that all of our cells have a regeneration timeframe and that the regeneration time for the intestinal cells is 21 days? It's amazing to think that in just 21 days with one of nature's oldest foods, you could literally start the regeneration process of...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Sep 17, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health, Gut Health, Immune Health
Let's dive into what supplements are best to improve your digestive and immune health. The goal is to help you understand how to use them in a safe, effective manner so that you can build a solid plan for yourself. To not overwhelm you, I broke them into three...
