by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog & Video Categories, Cholesterol, Hormonal Health, Inflammation, Organs and Glands
Cholesterol gets a bad wrap, but it shouldn't. The body releases excess cholesterol as a response to inflammation, the true culprit. It does this to keep you safe. Cholesterol is an essential molecule for life and for hormonal balance!! Cholesterol is a very...
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 | Sep 16, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Inflammation, Organs and Glands
There are certain key vitamins and minerals that changed my life so much that I decided to commit myself to a career in nutrition. Today we talk about foods and supplements rich in essential vitamins and minerals that are not only good for your body but are...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Sep 15, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Inflammation, Organs and Glands
Often we don’t think arthritis and chronic pain and allergies are connected. Today we explore how everyday foods and one rock star supplement can help the liver and immune system to combat both gracefully and effectively. According to the Center for Disease Control,...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Inflammation, Organs and Glands
Today we’re talking about a bad habit that is now an epidemic in our society, certainly in my own life, and maybe in yours too. Sitting. All. Day. Long. Since I took The Whole Journey online a few years ago, I’ve been spending so much more time sitting in front of a...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Detoxification, Immune Health, Inflammation
According to the Journal of Bacteriology, the mouth contains over 600 groups of organisms that continually affect our gums, teeth, tongue, cheeks, as well as the health of the rest of the body. It's imperative to take care of what is called the oral microbiome...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Detoxification, Digestive Health, Gut Health, Inflammation
Do Digestive Enzymes Help or Hurt? How to customize enzymes to what your body needs Guest Blog by Jack Tips, Ph.D., C.C.N. A note from Christa: Jack is a brilliant clinician with a world of knowledge regarding the gut microbiome (the digestive system). He is our...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Candida, Digestive Health, Food Sensitivities, Gut Health, Inflammation
Is it me, or do you think health is becoming…well, trendy? There is so much information out there, so many gurus, and so many people jumping on the green juice-bone broth-kombucha bandwagon. I love it. It’s spreading the word like wildfire and things are changing....
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Digestive Health, Eating for Energy, Gut Health, Inflammation
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, 60 million Americans report having heartburn at least once a month, and some studies report that more than 15 million Americans have symptoms every day. Along with heartburn comes acid reflux and often times at...
by Allyson Drosten-Brooks | Aug 27, 2016 | Blog & Video Categories, Candida, Detoxification, Digestive Health, Gut Health, Hormonal Health, Immune Health, Inflammation, Randy & Christa Show, Weight Loss
Could It Be Candida? Have you been dealing with intense sugar cravings, brain fog, fatigue, digestion issues, and anxiety or depression? It could be candida overgrowth. What is candida and how does one get it? Candida albicans is a specific strain of yeast that...
