All of us have small amounts of candida (or yeast) growing inside our bodies. It’s natural and necessary for maintaining a healthy digestive tract. It’s mostly located in our mouths (the first place digestion begins) and inside our colon and intestines (where digestion completes), as well as inside the birth canal. It’s very common however […]
Do you constantly feel tired, or maybe your head feels foggy and you can’t seem to get focused? Perhaps you often feel bloated and have intense cravings for sugar that you chalk up to the start of your period. You might just write these off as normal issues due to having a busy schedule and […]
Before you roll your eyes at the thought of yet another diet, hear us out. This isn’t a lose 10 pounds in a week kind of diet, it’s a cleansing diet that could potentially have a positive impact on your health. The good news is that a candida diet gives you lots of choices… and […]
Cleanses are really popular these days, and they can do a lot to help promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Before you begin a cleanse you should always do your research first. There are many different types of cleansing and detox regimens out there that all have different potential benefits, so it really just depends […]
Ever wonder what nature has to offer for your gastrointestinal health? Black walnut hull and wormwood are two very different things, but they both have active components which aid in digestive health. Black walnut hull and wormwood can be taken as supplements together or individually. The black walnut tree thrives in the eastern United States, […]
There are two common types of walnuts: the Persian or English walnut, and the black walnut, which is native to North America. While the walnut you’re probably most familiar with is the English walnut, we’re here to talk about the black walnut. Compared to the English walnut, the black walnut has a thicker shell and […]
Have you ever experienced Herxheimer reactions? It may have happened when you were on a strong dose of antibiotics. Flu-like symptoms like fatigue, headache, body aches, joint and muscle pain, nausea, chills, sweating, brain fog or general malaise suddenly overtake you. It is an uncomfortable occurrence. Why does this happen? As fungus and bacteria cells […]
It seems everywhere you turn, there’s a commercial or social media post about yeast issues. Yeast is a form of fungus. Candida albicans is the most common and most recognized fungal infection. For some it can be a minor irritation, but for anyone with a compromised immune system, it can be deadly. There are even […]
Have you heard of candida – a type of yeast that occurs naturally in our bodies? When there is an overgrowth, it causes a yeast infection. Dr. Eric Bakker is a very experienced naturopathic physician who lists the seven common types of candida patients. The symptoms he describes are things people often deal with on […]
If you’re pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, you might be asking – “What beneficial things can can I do to support a healthy pregnancy?” First, seek the advice of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Of course eating clean healthy food, appropriate exercise and a good prenatal vitamin, are very important. In addition, recent research indicates […]
