DGL Licorice for Relief from Reflux (GERD), Ulcers, HIT, and Gastritis

by John Brisson | Oct 22, 2018 | Digestive Health, Supplement Recommendations

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a prized root with demonstrated countless health benefits when used properly. Licorice can improve your gastrointestinal health, reduce bacterial dysbiosis (including H. pylori), help you to overcome viruses, reduce inflammation and...

D-limonene, the Important Supplement to Relieve Heartburn, a Review

by John Brisson | Oct 7, 2018 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux

If there were one “magic” supplement, that could improve reflux symptoms for most people it would be D-limonene. I have taken orange oil myself occasionally throughout the years with mostly positive effects on my H. pylori upper gut dysbiosis. For example,...

Why I Do Not Recommend AOR Probiotic 3, a Review

by John Brisson | Oct 3, 2018 | Digestive Health, HSO

When I started researching the Advanced Orthomolecular Research Probiotic 3 supplement for this blog post, I believed that one of the bacteria in it, Clostridium butyricum was extremely beneficial. No probiotic supplement is best for everyone. However, when you...

Circadian Rhythm or When to Eat to Improve Digestion and Weight Loss

by John Brisson | Sep 26, 2018 | Digestive Health

We have an internal clock that helps guide us in making healthy decisions in our life. Do you awaken from a good night sleep without the need for an alarm clock? Do you have a bowel movement in the morning when you first wake up? Do you get heartburn at night only if...

Improve Your Health for Free: Use Sunlight for Vitamin D

by John Brisson | Sep 5, 2018 | Digestive Health, Hormones/Neurotransmitters

What is one thing that everyone can do free to improve his or her health? Increasing proper sunlight exposure! In this post, we are going to cover endogenous vitamin D production from sunlight and how it can change your life. Most people do not get enough sun...

Elevated Amount of Glyphosate Found in Oat Products, What to Watch For

by John Brisson | Aug 22, 2018 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, News and Studies

Do you want more oats for breakfast with your daily dose of glyphosate? A recent report released by the advocacy group Environmental Working Group (EWG) measures the amount of glyphosate in favorite breakfast products that contain oats. Many brands of different...