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Three Ways Chronic Elevated Cortisol Disrupts Endocrine System Balance Stress wreaks havoc on the body. Our primitive ancestors’ emergency responses were to acute situations, such as escaping a predator for example. In this fight or flight response, their bodies would respond to the need for glucose with an immediate release of the stress hormones, [...]

The Importance of Calcium Homeostasis Our body’s mineral supply is heavily concentrated in the skeletal system, with 99% of calcium being stored in the bone.  In addition to providing structural support and producing blood cells, bone also functions in maintaining pH levels of the blood through its role in calcium homeostasis. Calcium is [...]

Why a Low Fat Diet is Bad for you The transition to a low-fat diet originated in 1955 with the scientist Ancel Keys. Keys first introduced the “lipid hypothesis” which theorized that dietary fats raised cholesterol and lead to heart disease (Hyman, p. 38). Put simply, if high fat diets caused heart disease, [...]

Why Drinking Distilled Water may not be a Good Choice for Some People Distilled water is produced by boiling water and then collecting the steam back into the liquid. This process is good for removing impurities such as bacteria, but it also removes naturally occurring minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Since distilled [...]

What you need to know about Hydration Water is the most important nutrient. Total body water comprises approximately 45-75% of a person’s body weight (Reibl, 2013). Water is important for a number of functions in the body. It delivers oxygen to cells, transports nutrients, removes wastes and flushes toxins, lubricates joints, regulates body [...]

Detox: Why it’s important to address digestion and elimination Detoxification is a continuous, natural process by which the body heals and repairs itself. It involves nearly all the body systems including the cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, and respiratory systems, as well as the skin. It is important to address all the foundations before recommending [...]

How undigested fats become an assault on the immune system A properly functioning gastrointestinal system is necessary for a healthy immune system, as our gut is the largest immune system organ in the body. Dysfunction can begin in the stomach if too little HCL is present, a condition called hypochlorhydria. According to Dr [...]

What are prostaglandins and why we need them Prostaglandins are hormone like substances found in nearly all tissue throughout the body. They are produced by the conjugation of fatty acids and synthesized in cell membranes. Prostaglandins play a role in both the creation and resolution of inflammation, which is the body’s response to [...]