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How Maternal Health and Nutrition Shape a Child’s Brain Development

As the saying goes, you are what you eat, and if you’re an expecting mother, this statement becomes even more important. According to published research, what goes in your stomach will eventually influence your child’s brain development before they even take their first breath, and the effects linger until early childhood. Maternal Body Fat and… Read More »

Understanding Butyrate — The Key to Optimal Health and Well-Being

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 »

Micronutrient Deficiencies in Type 2 Diabetes and Their Impact on Health

Type 2 diabetes, a condition marked by chronically high blood sugar levels, is a leading driver of metabolic disease in America. While conventional medical advice recommends taking medications to control blood sugar levels, this is only a temporary measure at best. Diabetes is compounded by several factors, and recent research notes that nutritional deficiencies is… Read More »

A Global Health Crisis: The Alarming Rise of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity has become a significant global health crisis, nearly doubling since 1990 and impacting children across every continent. This troubling trend is linked to various factors, including the rise of ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and targeted advertising. As a result, childhood obesity is associated with severe health issues like hypertension and diabetes, raising alarms… Read More »