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Nature’s Ozempic? 3 Foods and 3 Supplements That Naturally Increase GLP-1

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With the start of summer season this past Memorial Day weekend, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about weight loss - especially about the GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. If you’re curious about their use, side effects, and cost and wondering if there might be natural alternatives stay tuned.

What is GLP-1?

GLP-1 also known as Glucagon-like Peptide-1, is a peptide hormone naturally produced in the gut by your body that works in several different ways to help with blood sugar c…

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Probiotic Strains

What’s the Difference with Different Probiotic Species and Strains?

Different strains of probiotic bacteria have been shown to have different functions and are concentrated in various places along the digestive tract and in and on the body. For supporting the general microbiome, I usually recommend products that contain multiple strains of LactobacillusBifidobacterium, and other species.

Some strains have been identified as having particular health effects:

  • L. acidophilus: supports di…

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Mind Your Microbes

Mind Your Microbes

In the last century, a war was waged against disease-causing microbes. This was an important advance in reducing harm caused by infections. But more recent scientific research has shown us that not all microbes are harmful. And in fact, some can be vitally important to our health and wellbeing. And it is the balance of this ecology that we must pay attention to.

The symbiotic bacteria that we live with – called our microbiome – do a lot of things for us. In addition to p…

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10 Tips to Prevent Flu and Colds Naturally

It’s that time of the year again. The kids are back in school and it seems like a steady stream of upper respiratory infections are being passed around. Even my 4th grader said this last week, “Mom, is it time to start taking the stuff to prevent the flu?” Smart cookie!

In our house, we regularly incorporate disease fighting superfoods to boost immunity and fight colds, influenza, and other viruses and bacteria. And managing stress is another powerhouse to help keep your immune system healthy and…

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Top 7 Tips for Managing Stress

Struggling with stress and feeling over-whelmed?  Incorporate these 7 tips into your regular routine to get your body and mind back on track.

  1. Meditate.  Learn and practice a meditation or relaxation technique on a daily basis.  Breathe deeply.  As a start, check out my guided So Hum meditation.

  2. Exercise. Integrate flexibility, strength building, and cardiovascular activities into your daily routine.  Even if you can only fit in 15 minutes of walking, it is worth it.

  3. Eat well. Favor an anti-inflamma…

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Top Supplements for Stress - Adaptogens

Are you starting to feel the over-buzz of the holiday season?  Time stretched too thin?  Endless list of things to do and people to take care of? Well, you are certainly not alone.  Here are a few of my favorite natural supplements to help get you through the holiday chaos and a 10% discount on high-quality supplements. What are adaptogens? This unique class of herbs help your body ADAPT to stress by increasing your resilience and normalizing body functions.  In addition, these herbs often have …

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