by Dr. Jamie Chan-Ortega, Ph.D. 12/20/20 Throughout this topsy-turvy year of the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard again and again to wear our masks, wash our hands, and social distance. These external measures of hygiene and safety are important and have their roots in germ theory, which undergirds public health. When it comes to germ theory vs terrain theory, there are …
Treating the Gut to Heal Chronic Illnesses
Do any sort of meaningful review of the latest scientific research and it becomes undeniably clear that a multitude of chronic health issues arise from within our gut. Now I’m of the camp that believes most health issues first and foremost start in our minds: the choices we make in how we react to stress and what we eat, our …
12 Things You Can Do Now To Stop Inflammation
You’ve probably read that chronic inflammation is the common root of virtually all diseases, and you’ve likely purchased your fair share of turmeric supplements and fish oil capsules. But you still have signs of inflammation, you know there’s so much more you can do to reduce inflammation in your brain and body, and you really want to get serious about …