Gut Health

What is Our Second Brain?

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Our Second Brain. The human body is absolutely incredible. Every system impacts one another and works together seamlessly to keep us alive and healthy. One such system is the enteric nervous system, also commonly referred to as our “second brain.” This intricate system of nerves, neurons, and neurotransmitters helps control our digestive system through the…

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Gut Health and Cancer Prevention

Cancer Prevention. The health of your gut can influence almost every other process in your body, impacting you in both, a positive and a negative way. Taking care of your gut and paying attention to what you put in your body is way past the esthetic factor; it’s helping you prevent diseases, inflammation, and even…

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Does Thyroid affect the Gut?

Thyroid affect the Gut. The thyroid and gut connection is very important as the health of one affects the other. Our body is a complex system with a million parts that all need to work together to achieve balance and optimal health.  When there’s an imbalance or inflammation in one part of your body, others…

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Thyroid Gut Connection

Thyroid Gut Connection - Thyroid Health

Thyroid Gut Connection. Our bodies consist of amazing systems working together. Imbalances in one area can cause problems in others. That’s the case with the thyroid-gut connection.  Two very important hormone-controlled areas of the body, the thyroid and the gut influence the rest of the body systems, either optimizing them or impairing their function.  Microbiome …

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Do Cancer Patients Need Enzymes?

Do Cancer Patients Need Enzymes. So many cancer patients are dealing with gut issues. So many cancer patients are dealing with digestion issues. I think this is a serious problem and can be a huge roadblock to healing. The topic of enzymes is a popular one among the alternative healing cancer world. I wanted to…

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What is the root cause of acid reflux and how to deal with it?

Acid reflux. Why oh why is acid reflux such a huge problem? It seems that our society is ridiculed with this serious, quality-of-life sucking problem. It’s horrible. I myself have dealt with massive acid reflux before and I can say it truly impacted my life. It was terrible. I remember being so desperate for answers….

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Can we fight cancer with nutrition?: Holistic Cancer therapy

Fight cancer with nutrition. There was a time when we used to think the stomach (our gut) was just for digestive purposes. We eat the thing, we digest the thing, the thing comes out in our bowels. We thought of the gut as so simple, as food as something so simple. Where a calorie was…

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Top 10 Foods To Feed Your Gut Microbiome

Feed Your Gut Microbiome. If you feed your stomach with beneficial foods, your stomach will love you for it! Gut health. The microbiome. It’s a thing. A big thing. Let’s dive into what you should know and what foods are going to impact your health in the best way! There are a hundred trillion microbes…

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What Are The Differences Between Probiotics And Prebiotics?

Probiotics And Prebiotics. We are LOUD about gut health here over in the KB community because we know its importance! Gut health is tied to everything. One part we should understand is the benefits and differences of probiotics and prebiotics. Who are they for? What to look for? Why do we need them in the first…

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What Is Colostrum And What Can It Do For Us?

What Is Colostrum? Colostrum is a super hot topic right now. Claims that it is anti-aging, great for the immune system, good for joints, for skin… There are many claims out there. Like you, I was interested to find out what the benefits are. What science says. What the experts believe to be true. Let’s dive in! What…

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