You have likely heard of probiotic foods and supplements. Maybe you’ve taken a high dose probiotic supplement after being on antibiotics, or maybe you include yogurt, sauerkraut or kombucha in your diet, because you have heard about the health benefits of these foods. The beneficial microbes in these foods and supplements support the health of your digestive system, and have effects on every aspect of your biology.
But what about pre and post biotics, and do you need them?
When your doctor has you do blood work and tells you that you have high cholesterol, what does that actually mean? There are several different lipid biomarkers that are commonly used including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Taken together, your family doctor uses these biomarkers to determine if you are at risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL and LDL aren’t actually cholesterol, but rather are lipoproteins that act as transporter molecules that carry cholesterol through the bloodstream. While these biomarkers are important numbers to look at for cardiovascular health, they can also be useful screening tools for other health conditions.
Do you love reading a good book on gut-health? Already bored? Don’t be! I read a lot about gut-health, and quite frankly I was getting bored until I read The Gut Wellness Guide. The Gut Wellness Guide offers a fresh perspective on pain, gas, bloating, and other digestive symptoms, but it is also much more than that. Allison Post and Stephen Cavaliere recognize the importance of your stress response to gut health, and utilize incredibly simple techniques that include breathing and touch to help you connect to the nervous system in your gut (your second brain). The title suggests a gut focus, but the contents take you well beyond your gut to help you understand your whole body. This book is a whole-body wellness guide.
You have an appointment to get the help you need. But it's going to take 30 minutes each way to get there and back. The roads are icy, so that might slow you down. Then you have to find parking. You are missing valuable work time. Or maybe you had to get a babysitter, or are dragging your kids along. When you get there, you get to sit in a waiting room with sick people, and wait... and wait... Sound familiar?
Call the clinic to book a complimentary 15-minute meet & greet or to book your first full appointment. If you aren’t sure if I’m the right practitioner for you, start with the 15-minute meet & greet.
