When it comes to digestive issues, the potential causes can run the gamut. Processed foods, enzyme insufficiency, lack of a gallbladder, microbiome imbalances, medications, leaky gut, stress, and food sensitivities are all common contributors. But there’s another often-overlooked factor—one that may be affecting your health right now without you even realizing it: oxalates. What Are Oxalates? Oxalates (also called oxalic acid) are naturally occurring compounds found in many plant foods. Like lectins, they serve...

  If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to take bold health claims with a grain of salt—especially when products promise to “protect” you. Two of the biggest examples?Vegetable oils… and sunscreen. For decades, we’ve been told that natural saturated fats are harmful while highly processed oils are “heart healthy.” Now, a similar narrative surrounds sun exposure—where the sun is often painted as something to fear. But is the full story being...

  Modern medicine has made incredible advances over the last century. We have more diagnostic tests, medications, and surgical tools than ever before. But there’s one critical area where we’ve fallen short: nutrition. Specifically, how nutrient deficiencies—like vitamin B12 deficiency—can be a major contributing factor to many chronic conditions. Before prescribing statins or blood pressure medications, shouldn’t we consider omega-3 deficiency and its role in inflammation and cardiovascular health? Before handing out antidepressants, shouldn’t checking...

  It seems like every time you open a magazine, scroll through Facebook, or skim an online health article, there’s another detox trend being promoted. Detoxing has become big business, with endless products and protocols promising to “cleanse” your body—juice fasts, extreme diets, powders, pills, and pricey programs. And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel clean and refreshed from the inside out (especially in today’s world), here’s the truth: 👉 You don’t need expensive...

  Most people won’t be shocked to hear that nutrients play an important role in supporting overall health and helping the body function at its best. Of course they do. But vitamin D stands out as truly unique—and surprisingly misunderstood. Despite how essential it is, many people don’t realize just how many systems in the body depend on adequate vitamin D levels. Let’s take a closer look at vitamin D’s impressive health résumé and explore...

  At this point, most people have at least heard that probiotics are good for their health — but many still don’t realize just how powerful they can be. Probiotics are well known for helping with gas, bloating, and constipation. That part of the story has finally gone mainstream. More recently, people are also learning that probiotics play a vital role in immune health. In fact, 70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut microbiome,...