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07/13/2025

07/05/2025

The Power of Laetiporus (Chicken of the Woods): A Functional Superfood Fungus 🍄

Looking to elevate your meals with something wild and medicinal? Meet Laetiporus sulphureus, better known as Chicken of the Woods — a vibrant orange mushroom with a meaty texture and impressive health benefits.

🌿 Here’s why functional medicine loves it:

✅ Immune Support – Rich in beta-glucans and polysaccharides that help modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation.
✅ Antioxidant-Rich – Contains phenolic compounds that fight oxidative stress, a major driver of chronic disease.
✅ Gut Friendly – Its fiber content nourishes beneficial gut bacteria, supporting digestion and immune balance.
✅ Meat Alternative – High in protein and satisfying in texture, it’s a plant-based favorite for reducing animal product intake without sacrificing flavor.
✅ Antimicrobial Properties – Studies show extracts from Laetiporus may help combat harmful pathogens like Staph aureus and E. coli.

🔍 tip: Always cook thoroughly and try a small amount first — some people may have sensitivities. Forage safely or buy from reputable sources.

Food is medicine — and sometimes it grows on trees.

05/28/2025

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In today’s increasingly health-conscious world, consumers are becoming more aware of what goes into their food. One of the most significant concerns is the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), which has sparked a global conversation about food safety, environmental sustainability, and per...

05/27/2025

Breathe Easier This Season with Auriculotherapy 🌿👂

If spring has you sneezing or coughing more than you’d like, auriculotherapy might be your new best friend. This gentle technique uses specific points on the ear to help balance the body—think of it like acupuncture’s low-key cousin.

For seasonal allergies and persistent coughs, auriculotherapy can help calm the immune response, reduce inflammation, and open up the airways naturally. It’s drug-free, non-invasive, and can be a great complement to other wellness practices.

Sometimes the smallest points (like those on the ear) can bring the biggest relief.

Are you ready to try it?

05/25/2025

https://www.sciencealert.com/forever-chemicals-found-in-popular-us-beers-above-epa-limits #

Humans love beer: worldwide, we can go through more than 187.9 million kiloliters (49.6 billion gallons) of it in just one year.

05/24/2025

05/16/2025

 🌿 Struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or digestive issues? You don’t have to feel this way.

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05/11/2025

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05/03/2025

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓿𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓵 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓑12 &. 𝓖𝓾𝓽 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓽𝓱 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓝𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓢𝔂𝓽𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓶

Vitamin B12 is a powerhouse nutrient essential for both optimal digestion and a healthy nervous system. Unlike most vitamins, B12 requires a complex absorption process that begins in the gut, making digestive function critical for its bioavailability.

B12 absorption depends on:
Stomach acid (to release B12 from food)
Intrinsic factor (a protein made by stomach cells)
A healthy small intestine (for uptake)

Conditions like low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria), leaky gut, H. pylori infections, or autoimmune gastritis (pernicious anemia) can severely impair B12 absorption, leading to deficiency.
Even with a B12-rich diet, poor gut function can trigger deficiency symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and nerve damage.

The Gut-Brain-Nerve Axis
B12 is crucial for:
Myelin sheath formation (protects nerves, prevents neuropathy)
Neurotransmitter production (serotonin, dopamine—90% made in the gut!)
Methylation (detox, energy, mood regulation)

A deficiency can contribute to depression, cognitive decline, and peripheral neuropathy highlighting why gut health directly impacts neurological resilience.

- If you have gut issues (IBS, SIBO, acid reflux), test B12 levels!
- Sublingual or injectable B12 may be needed if absorption is impaired.
- Support gut health (probiotics, betaine HCl if low acid) to optimize B12 status

Supporting Studies:
1. B12 Deficiency & Gastrointestinal Disorders
[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993789/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993789/)
2. B12’s Role in Neurological Function
[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3262614/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3262614/)

Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or gut issues? Let’s check your B12 status!

05/03/2025

05/01/2025

I learned a few days back that most of the guanábana trees we have were planted by my grandfather.

It made my eyes tear.
My grandfather was my dad to me.

By the time I was born, to my mom, a single mom, I got a version of him his children did not.
He was funny, he was sweet. He liked holding me and he took me to work with him sometimes.

In healing cancer naturally, I drank gallons of guanabana (soursop) leaf tea.
My grandfather is still taking care of me with the trees he planted.

❤️

04/28/2025

https://www.realsimple.com/white-meat-longevity-study-11721531

A new study found that people who reported eating 10 ounces or more of chicken and other white meats every week were at increased risk of dying of cancer or other causes. Learn more about the study—and get expert advice on what you should do in light of it.