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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and the human body can synthesize 11 out of the 20 amino acids. Amino acids are the essential compounds in all living things – microbes to humans.  … read more

Collagen is found in our skin, hair, nails, and connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. But what is collagen and what does it do for the body? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the … read more

A healthy digestive system is often underrated, as we often give no thought to its connection to other systems of the body, especially it’s connection to the immune system. In fact, when the digestive … read more

Omega-3s are crucial to every cell wall in your body and create the energy needed for your immune system, brain, heart, and lungs to work correctly.  They are found in certain foods and can be ta … read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for centuries to treat a variety of conditions. While the effectiveness of TCM is still being studied by modern medicine, there are a number of herbs t … read more

We all know we are sick of hearing of COVID-19 by now, believe me – pandemic fatigue is real! However, it isn’t sick of us yet and as the country nears higher numbers of cases and sadly deaths this ho … read more

The winter is here again, and with it comes seasonal changes that can cause your body to change as well. Some of these changes include dry winter skin, vitamin D deficiency due to lack of sunshine, a … read more

In the last few decades, allergies, including skin conditions, respiratory and food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances have become more prevalent.  Factors including dietary and environme … read more

You may have heard the term functional foods, but what are they, and how do they support health and wellness? There are various functional foods available in your health food and supplement stores, an … read more

What do gut microbes have to do with food cravings?  Studies show that our eating behaviors can be changed by our gastrointestinal microbiome and cause food cravings.  Discover why this happ … read more