The Glorious Gut: A Miraculous Wonder
According to the dictionary, something “glorious” is magnificent and impressive. The human gut, or gastrointestinal/digestive tract, fits this definition perfectly since cutting-edge science has shown that our gut microbiome, home to trillions of...
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors 2 – The Importance of Restful Sleep
Restful sleep is essential to good health and impacts many body systems. For example, inadequate sleep can alter hormones that regulate hunger. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that those who slept only four hours a night for two nights had a 28%...
A New Meaning of Spring Cleaning
Spring is a time for renewal, growth, and spring cleaning. The days are longer, and the temperature is warmer. Our emotions are lifted by extra light and the opportunity to invite more changes into our lives. This is the time of year when we feel energized and ready...
New Year’s Goals for the Soul
So it’s January again and instead of setting that same “lose weight,” “start exercising” goal, why not choose some New Year’s goals for the soul? With so much negativity in the daily headlines, it is not surprising to see more illness worldwide. Here are some ideas...
