Do you suffer with Vitamin B12 deficiency ? It definitely seems to be on the rise! High dose supplementation is often prescribed as a long term plan but wouldn’t it be good to figure out the actual root cause? ... See more

"Choline is necessary for the formation of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter."
Thank you Christine Wokowsky
Eggs, liver, and peanuts, are especially rich in choline. Major contributors to choline in the diet are meat, poultry, fish, dairy foods, pasta, rice, and egg-based dishes Spinach, beets, wheat, and shellfish are also good sources of the choline metabolite, betaine (Sources: Linus Pauling Institute) ... See more

A new study has shown that dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Phosphatidylcholine was also linked to enhanced cognitive performance. The main dietary sources of phosphatidylcholine were eggs and meat. ... See more

Women in many other cultures do not experience the menopause as a crisis demanding medical intervention....could the difference be their diet & lifestyle ?

So ... our psyche affects our immune system—and vice versa ... yep we believe it ..

Our understanding of how our psyche affects our immune system—and vice versa—has been limited. Until now.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31405709?fbclid=IwAR2Yo7TElwG6QquktDZ7odPDJ_CxzMqmDMmyTcIpxuXWmLQDO0lHjO4kMSE
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Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants... here's why we ask you to do this .... this is functional medicine/nutrition ... this is what we do here at The Happy Gut Clinic ... See more

Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2019 Jul - Aug;13(4):2795-2802. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2019.07.019. Epub 2019 Jul 26.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4417658/?fbclid=IwAR0dPp3q2zux_vSp-kGqbpcFoflU35hhZ5q7eUJQ62qNjIxyrkNP2gaFFqQ

Imagine ! ... Nutrients protecting our Mitochondrial Function and our brain signaling (that's the engine in your car ... the powerhouse of our cells ... think Energy 101 ) ... See more

Numerous studies have linked severe stress to the development of major depressive disorder (MDD), and suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, recent preclinical studies from our laboratory and others have demonstrated that in rodents, chronic stress and the ... ... See more

Do you know your genes ?

Scientists studying a highly cancer-prone family have identified a rare, inherited gene mutation that dramatically raises the lifetime risk of pancreatic and other cancers.

We will be in attendance here will you ?

Hello all practitioners!

We have a few announcements as the count-down begins to The 4th Annual Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Conference
>> Agenda, Tickets and BONUS free webinar

Nothing sweet here

If you think putting artificial sweeteners into your food and drinks is safe and doesn’t carry any health risk, you’re seriously mistaken. Get a FREE copy of this special report to learn more about the ⚠️dangers⚠️ of artificial sweeteners.

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One of our absolute favorite #MeatlessMonday recipes 🍝 It’s quick to make and tastes just as good as the regular pasta version, without the heavy feeling post-meal! Why is it so good for you?⁠
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Zucchini provides you with lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that promote healthy eyesight! They’re also a source of magnesium, folate, and fiber.⁠
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INGREDIENTS⁠
3 zucchinis⁠
1 cup tomatoes⁠
6 soaked sun-dried tomatoes⁠
1/4 cup olive oil⁠
2 cloves garlic⁠
1 date⁠
2 tbsp of parsley or basil⁠
1 tsp sea salt⁠
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UTENSILS⁠
Spiralizer or vegetable peeler⁠
Food processor or blender⁠
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WHAT TO DO⁠
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles or with a peeler, into ribbons and place in a large serving bowl.⁠
For the sauce, place remaining ingredients in food processor/ blender until smooth.⁠
To serve, place the zucchini noodles/ ribbons into bowls and pour the raw sauce over the top, just like you would for a bowl of pasta. Enjoy! ... See more

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Fluoride may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in Environment International in August.

BPA or Bisphenol A is a common chemical found in plastics and has been in large scale industrial use since the 1960's.

Great info here guys

Finding ways to kill cancer stem cells has been one of the holy grails in cancer research.

🤦‍♀ Gut depression is actually when your gut, in some way or another, has stopped functioning effectively. It may manifest as constipation, IBS, ulcers, colitis, or something else. All because something has thrown your gut system out of whack. 👊 ... See more

Get 'back' in action. This is a great sequence if you are subjected to sitting most of the day .. I can vouch for this sequence do it every evening takes about 15 mins

Try to practice it daily, especially when you have spent prolonged periods sitting or standing.

Reduce your cortisol with yoga .. namaste

Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2017 Dec;86:152-168. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.08.008. Epub 2017 Aug 30. Meta-Analysis; Systematic Review

Magnificent magnesium for all of your life

A growing amount of evidence suggests that magnesium deficiency may play an important role in several clinical conditions concerning women health such as premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, and postmenopausal symptoms. A number of studies highlighted a positive correlation between magnesium adminis... ... See more

How is your 'vagusstoff' ? Lengthen your exhalations to enhance it

Respiratory vagus nerve stimulation (rVNS) counteracts fight-or-flight stress.