A wonderful video/podcast was brought to my attention this weekend by one of the members of my Circadian Retraining Program private group. Normally it takes a bit of time for me to get to watching some of these videos, but the way she stated how she related to the material and how it validated her … Continue reading How healthy circadian rhythms prevent chronic disease
Month: August 2018
Stopping the cycle of chronic disease
"It's all in your head." "There's nothing wrong with you." "All tests come back negative." If you're someone battling a chronic illness, statements like these from your healthcare provider likely cut at you like a finely sharpened razor. Then, of course, come the subtle remarks from your friends and family. It's not that they don't … Continue reading Stopping the cycle of chronic disease
That low fiber diet may be disrupting your circadian rhythms
Many people with gut problems such as IBS, SIBO, IBD, and the like take to low fiber diets to manage their symptoms. While this isn't necessarily a bad approach in the short-term, current best practices indicate that this approach may not be suitable in the long term(>2 months). There are a number of reasons for … Continue reading That low fiber diet may be disrupting your circadian rhythms
You can’t fix sleep without fixing your mitochondria
In 2014, the CDC declared sleep deprivation a public health epidemic. Indeed, more than 1 in 3 Americans don't get the requisite 7-9 hours of sleep every day. A poll by gallup in 2014 paints an even bleaker picture, with the average American getting 6.8 hours of sleep a night and 40% of the population … Continue reading You can’t fix sleep without fixing your mitochondria
For a healthy microbiome, lifestyle is key
A plethora of research continually accumulates on a daily basis indicating how important the microbiome is for both gut and overall health. This, of course, has led many people suffering from health conditions or just looking to optimize their health to track down ways to promote a diverse, healthy microbiome. While this interest is certainly … Continue reading For a healthy microbiome, lifestyle is key
