Imagine having a life-long struggle with your digestion, including several diagnoses like a hiatal hernia, duodenitis, GERD and diverticulosis, in addition to suffering from frequent constipation and unable to get any real relief fromย โmedical" interventions. Now,...
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3 Nutrition Hacks That Curb Sugar Cravings Fast
It's no secret Americans consume way too much sugar---about 66 pounds of added sugar per year per person[note]http://sugarscience.ucsf.edu/the-growing-concern-of-overconsumption.html#.W3SJ-8InbIU[/note]. And despite the plethora of new research, news reports and...
A Crash Course in Leaky Gut Syndrome—What is it? Are you at risk? And how to Fix it
Do you suffer from regular bloating, uncomfortable digestion, gas, fatigue, an autoimmune condition, mood swings, brain fog, skin issues, nutrient deficiencies or multiple food sensitivities? Have you taken multiple courses of antibiotics or NSAIDs in your life? If...
3 Surprising Secrets to Living Longer (while having more fun)
If you've ever Googled the question: "what's the secret to a long and healthy life?", you've likely come across a slew of advice on eating a low-calorie diet, reducing stress, exercising, taking certain supplements and getting enough sleep. And while these popular...
5 Foods We All Thought Were Unhealthy…That Aren’t
We all know the classic adages of avoiding fats or lowering calories and the like, but much like other fields of science, nutritional science evolves with our understand of physiology and of the foods themselves. But, despite advances in research and changes in the...
How Eating on a Schedule Could Boost Your Energy Levels, Reduce Stress and More…
Do you eat at the same times every day? How about eating the same foods every day? Do you sleep in on the weekends only to find you're still exhausted when you wake up and canโt seem to find the energy to charge through the day? Last week, we looked at 3 sneaky causes...
3 Sneaky Causes of Low Energy, Fatigue and Exhaustion
Do you remember what it felt like to be a kid just chock-full of energy? For most of us, childhood is a time of boundless vitality and stamina---where we could run and play for hours without feeling tired. Then young adulthood hits, and aside from the all-nighters...
5 Quick, Science-based Hacks for Reducing Stress (no matter what your schedule or lifestyle)
Deep down, we all know we feel better when we take the time to chill out. We're happier, we sleep better, and we perform better at work... ...yet, most people feel they either don't have the time orย deserve the time to relax. That taking time-out is somehow a luxury...
How to Eat Carbs for Better Health and Vibrant Energy
Carbs have gotten a really bad rap when it comes to weight-loss, blood sugar balance and overall health. Even in the integrative health field, there are schools of thought which lump all carbohydrates squarely into the "do not eat" category. And in some extreme cases...
How the Cash Economy Can Save Medicine (and your healthcare budget)
As we've been preparing for the kNew Vision Tour and putting together the framework for kNew Health Cooperative, we've been thinking a lot about why medicine has become so expensive. After all, just a few years ago health insurance was much more affordable than it is...
Understanding Your Lab Work: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)—The Ultimate Blood Sugar Test
With over 100 million Americans living with diabetes or pre-diabetes[note]https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0718-diabetes-report.html[/note] and millions more with brewing blood sugar imbalances, having a clear picture of your blood sugar levels is crucial. And...
Understanding Your Lab Work: Chronic Inflammation and Highly Sensitive C-Reactive Protein
This week's post continues our "Understanding Your Lab Work Series", with a focus on tracking inflammatory markers to reduce your risk of chronic disease. Today, we'll take a close look at Highly Sensitive C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) lab markers, including what those...