C-Sections and Their Effect on Infant Gut Health

by John Brisson | Mar 5, 2021 | Digestive Health, Opportunistic Microorganisms

Cesarean section, performed when medically necessary, is an essential surgery for both mother and baby survival. For 2018, 32% of all infant deliveries were by C-section in the United States of America. C-section deliveries have many risks involved and are an...

Foods that Might be Harming Your Health: Spinach – Part 2

by John Brisson | Mar 3, 2021 | Diet, Digestive Enzymes, Digestive Health

For the new year, many people consume more greens, including spinach, trying to be healthy. Spinach is a “healthy” source of greens that people frequently add to their smoothie for its perceived health benefits. I love creamed spinach myself. In the past, I often...

The Vicious Cycle of Poor Gut Health and Stress

by Jason Hooper | Mar 1, 2021 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Magnesium, Mitochondrial Health, Opportunistic Microorganisms

Are you stressed out because of your gut health, or is your gut health causing your stress?  For gut health coaches, this is our version of the chicken or the egg dilemma. How does this cycle begin, and more importantly, how do we end it?  Stress can lead to poor food...

Why Antacids Like TumsTM May Worsen Your Health Over Time

by Jason Hooper | Feb 20, 2021 | Digestive Health, Medications

According to the American College of Gastroenterology1, sixty million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and fifteen million Americans experience heartburn every single day.  That’s a lot of people!  When looking for relief from your heartburn,...

Optimal Health Blueprint

by John Brisson | Feb 19, 2021 | Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Supplement Recommendations, Vitamin C

The standard American diet lacks many nutrients that we need for optimal health. Though we have access to a wide variety of foods in our grocery store that are nutrient-dense, many choose fast food convenience in our fast-paced modern world.  Many Americans eat...

Five Reasons to Lower Your Dose of Vitamin C

by Jason Hooper | Feb 14, 2021 | Supplement Recommendations, Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a superior micronutrient and an excellent antioxidant. It can donate one of its electrons to neutralize a free radical, and some say that going without it could be lethal. But what happens when you take too much of it? New evidence is emerging that may...