by mandy | Jan 31, 2022 | Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Supplements, Wellness
The search for Immune Support I am very interested in alternative therapies that provide immune support. Our immune system is central to our health. It shields us from viruses, bacteria and even toxins. Unfortunately as we become older, our immune system weakens. This is known as immunoscencence. To learn more about this visit this blog. [...]
by mandy | Jan 29, 2022 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements
Gut Health and Vitamin D Do you know the role vitamin D plays in your gut health? The incidence of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) has increased over the past few decades, especially in developed countries. I was particularly interested in the role vitamin D plays in the therapy of IBD, since low vitamin D [...]
by mandy | Jan 28, 2022 | Evidence Based, Nutrients, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based
Vitamin D is a celebrity these days! Thanks to the recent pandemic, more people are checking their levels and running to take high doses of it. Everyone thinks they have vitamin D deficiency! Recently I did some training with Dr. Bryan Walsh, and his cutting-edge evidence made me aware that this may not be sound [...]
by mandy | Jan 28, 2022 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrients, Nutrients, Nutrition, Science-Based, Supplements, Wellness
Vitamin D and Your Immune System The nutrient I wanted to summarize is Vitamin D. I have been fascinated with the role of vitamin D in health topics such as autoimmunity for my own personal reasons. There is increasing epidemiologic evidence linking vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), [...]
by mandy | Jan 28, 2022 | Detox, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Science-Based, Uncategorized
Acetaminophen (APAP) (brand name Tylenol) is a commonly used xenobiotic over the counter pain medication, as most people falsely assume that it is safe. In fact, I wish I knew this before I was giving Tylenol to my own children for their ear infections and fevers! With the toxic buildup that we encounter, it is [...]
by mandy | May 4, 2021 | Detox, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Mental Health, Science-Based, Wellness
Sleep Science Sleep science is extremely complex! Different groups of neurons are involved in different physical locations that can turn aspects of sleep on and off. Without sleep, your body cannot repair both physically and mentally. Here are some facts about basic sleep science: The sleep system uses classic neurotransmitters, but also other non-neurotransmitter compounds [...]
