Depression is a global crisis that affects more than 280 million people today. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide and contributes significantly to overall disease burden.1 Unfortunately, conventional medicine still relies on antidepressants as a first-line treatment, which oftentimes has intolerable side effects. This has led researchers to explore other factors that influence mental… Read More »
The human body is designed to thrive with the right conditions — proper nutrition, regular movement, and minimal toxin exposure. These factors create the foundation for optimal health, allowing every system to function as intended. However, modern lifestyles are working against these basic needs, causing disruptions at the cellular level. The result is widespread chronic… Read More »
Imagine you’re sitting in the doctor’s office, trusting a vaccine to shield you from cancer — only to wonder later if it’s really working, or suffer serious side effects as a result. That’s the big question about Gardasil, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine sold as your cervical cancer protector. Cervical cancer hits thousands of U.S.… Read More »
You may be familiar with gut health, but you might not realize how important a single compound called butyrate is for your overall well-being. In the video above, Dawn Boxell, a registered dietitian with Gastric Health, expands on butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid produced by certain beneficial bacteria in your gut whenever you… Read More »
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection anywhere along the urinary system — typically the bladder. It’s usually characterized by burning during urination, pelvic pressure, an urgent need to urinate and cloudy or strong-smelling urine. But when those symptoms are absent, and doctors still prescribe antibiotics, the consequences are often serious. Antibiotics disrupt the… Read More »