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It takes persistence to heal the gut…

When it comes to healing the gut and rebuilding the microbiome, persistence is key. This is because it takes time and consistency to make significant changes to the gut microbiome and promote long-term digestive health.

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Gut Health and Inflammation: Understanding the Connection

Gut health is a critical component of overall health and wellbeing, and recent research has shown that it may play a significant role in chronic inflammation. Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps to protect the body against infection and injury, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a range of health problems, including autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndrome, irregular hormones, change in mood.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI): what is it and do I fall into this category?

Many are familiar with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) being caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head or body. We have seen over thousands of patients and have come to classify a TBI as a complex process that leads to the disruption of brain function. There are two phases of a TBI, phase 1: the actual insult or injury and phase 2: the secondary injury also known as the inflammatory stage where the release of cytokines disrupt the natural chemistry of the brain.

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Digestive Enzymes vs. Digestive Bitters

Have you ever felt so full after you ate and your meal was sitting at the bottom of your stomach, taking hours to be digested, bloated, tired, and feeling icky waiting for the fullness to go away. This is where digestive enzymes or digestive bitters may be able to help. But what is the difference?

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