For much of modern medical history, the appendix was considered vestigial, an evolutionary leftover with no meaningful function. Surgical removal was common practice, often performed even in mild cases of inflammation. In recent years, however, accumulating evidence has challenged this perception. Research, supported by years of anecdotal experience, now suggests the appendix plays significant roles […]
In my Nutritional Philosophy, I mentioned having HMOs and Larch in my cabinet. Since publishing, I have had several questions about both types of fiber. Today, I want to share a little more about these amazing fibers and why I always have some on hand. HMOs Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are not really fibers. Technically, […]
Today (after years of destroying our intestinal flora), we are told that probiotics are the answer. This may be partially true. However, probiotics should be used with caution. Probiotics, or Beneficial Bacteria, are the highly complex, single-celled microorganisms found in the body and are considered good for the body due to their beneficial qualities. Beneficial […]
