Digestion used to be my superpower. I’d wake up in the morning ready full of energy and ready to “go”, then get on with starting therest of day with a solid sense of accomplishment and freedom already checked off of my list. In my teens and twenties I worked in

How the Wandering Nerve can bring stability to your health The Vagus Nerve Literally translated as “The wandering nerve” the vagal nerve starts in the brain (cranial nerve #10) and then travels down the neck, across the chest and into the abdomen where it communicates with the organs of the

Castor oil is derived from the bean of the castor plant.  When taken internally it acts as a powerful, purgative laxative, and as such has a negative image among people familiar with this effect.  (So please don’t take it internally!) When applied topically the oil has the ability to penetrate

Do you start each day with a perfect poop? Half-sink, half-swim, medium brown, and smooth like a banana? If you have *any* digestive symptoms then pay attention. They often precede symptoms in other areas (skin, joints, brain) later on if left unaddressed! Digestion Overview The digestive process starts in the

Is your digestion anything less than a smooth sailing system? Food accepted kindly by your body with appreciation, and waste removed comfortably and predictably like a well oiled machine? Effortless digestion is a reality for many people and is a worthy goal. Unfortunately, uncomfortable or downright painful digestion is the

The so-called ‘Western Diseases’ that have become commonplace diagnoses in our societies are particularly frustrating for me because they are so easily prevented. The good news though is that diet and lifestyle together are immensely effective in both the prevention and treatment of this constellation of disorders. Diseases such as

You are not necessarily what you eat, but you are what you absorb! In order to liberate the minerals in our food for absorption there must be adequate stomach acid.  Stomach acid is also necessary for protein digestion (and remember that bones are half protein).  A lack of stomach acid,