Unveiling the Health Secrets Within: Understanding the Gut Microbiome

Jul 10, 2023 | Health News, Metabolic Health, Nutrition

The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms, forming a complex ecosystem within our gastrointestinal tract (GIT) known as the gut microbiome. Long overshadowed by the spotlight on human cells, this intricate community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other...

Netflix Documentary Cooked: A review

Jul 9, 2023 | Videos and Documentaries

Highly processed foods in the Western world often take the brunt of the scrutiny when it comes to the concerning rise in the rate of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative conditions (just to name a few). But maybe the “causal relationship” isn’t that...

Exploring the Connection Between Cortisol, Stress, and Overall Health

Jul 5, 2023 | Health News, Longevity

The “Longevity” game is not about living long, but living “well”. And the hidden player calling the shots might be cortisol, aka the stress hormone. As stress permeates our lives, its effects on our overall health become increasingly apparent. In this article we will...

Polyphenols: Health Benefits and Food Sources

Jul 3, 2023 | Nutrition

I have long believed that a diet of fruits, vegetables, and seeds had a positive impact on overall health. A great example are studies looking at people who eat a Mediterranean diet (diet with a high concentration of fruits, vegetables and legumes). The reason might...

The Bleeding Edge: Film Review

Jun 27, 2023 | Videos and Documentaries

We now live in an era where there is a medical device for most problems. Case and point, we can now replace a “degenerating hip”, fix a “dysfunctional heart”, prevent an unwanted pregnancy, “lift” a falling organ, drain unnecessary fluid from the central nervous...