by Libby | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Nutrition
Many people experience persistent bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and food sensitivities without realizing these symptoms could stem from an underlying gut issue. They may try different diets, medications, or lifestyle changes, but continue to feel unwell. Often, they...
by Jessamine Sothard | Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Gut Health
A Naturopathic maxim says: “Death begins in the colon.” I can not overstate the importance of good gut health. Like a mirror, much of what is happening inside our gut reflects what is happening outside. The practical application of that maxim (as taught in my...
by Jessamine Sothard | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog, Gut Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Not too long ago, I read a book called Metabolical by Dr. Robert Lustig. He is a now-retired pediatric endocrinologist who trained in nutritional biochemistry at MIT and then attended medical school at Cornell. What’s he up to now? He challenges the current health...
by Libby | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog, Detox, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Lifestyle
Detoxification has become a buzzword in the wellness and health communities. From juice cleanses to high-end detox programs, numerous products and strategies are marketed to help the body “flush out toxins.” While the idea of detoxing sounds appealing, the...
by Libby | Mar 3, 2025 | Blog, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Nutrition
Antibiotics are among the most transformative medical advancements in history. They have saved countless lives by fighting bacterial infections that once were fatal. However, their overuse has come at a cost. Antibiotics not only kill harmful bacteria but also disrupt...
by Jessamine Sothard | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog, Gut Health
Exposure to germs is part of life. Every year there is flu season, RSV season and let’s face it–COVID is here to stay also. Unless you want to live in an isolated bubble it’s essential to fortify your immune system to handle germs better. For myself, my family...
