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“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” – Isaac Asimov At this time in human history, we have access to more information than ever before. A world of information is literally at our fingertips 24/7. Despite this, many folks are trapped in a system of …
Every year, we learn more about the role and function of the gut microbiome. Our microbiome plays a tremendous role in our overall health including regulating our immune system, body composition, and so much more. But even with our ever-expanding understanding of the microbiome, our modern-day habits and practices are failing to support our gut …
There are hundreds of different diet frameworks available, many of which have proven to be successful for a lot of folks. But the thing is, many of these frameworks promote conflicting information. It’s understandable why so many people are confused about what they should be putting on their plates. At the end of the day, …
Despite billions of dollars being invested into cancer treatment every year, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Cancer is one of the most prevalent health issues our society is facing today. Its devastating reach has impacted millions of people worldwide, hurting folks and their loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. …
You know that diet and exercise play a prominent role in your longevity, but what other factors contribute to long-term human health? If you want to live a long, healthy life, there are a lot of things in your control. Especially if we focus on healthspan (meaning the length of time you’re healthy) certain behaviors …
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It’s no secret that the way we eat can put a powerful hold over our mood. Tropes like eating ice cream after a breakup or becoming a different, more irritable person when hungry exist because they are true. Our diets and our emotions are intimately tied in complex ways. On today’s show, we’re going to …
Most people believe that weight loss is a simple science of calories in, calories out. However, our bodies have a deep, intrinsic intelligence that is much more complex than simple math. Health is a holistic culmination of many systems and factors, including gut health, hormones, emotions, and much more. One of the pioneers in dispelling …
The key to good health is making informed decisions. Whether we’re talking about nutrition, movement, supplements, or medication, it’s important that you have all of the information available so that you can make an educated decision. The problem is that all of the relevant data isn’t always easy to find. Reading research studies can be …
In the United States it’s estimated that over 40% of our citizens are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D is one of the most powerful and complex nutrients needed to maintain health of the human body. As a steroid hormone, vitamin D plays a vital role in immune function, bone health, protection against cancer, cardiovascular health, …
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If we define health as the absence of disease, that makes the United States among the unhealthiest countries in the world. With rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, we have a serious problem with lifestyle-related illnesses in our country. When the cards are stacked against folks in that way, it’s hard to stand …