Saccharomyces boulardii: The friendly yeast your body loves
Most people know about friendly bacteria, but what about the friendly yeast Saccharomyces boulardii? This non-pathogenic yeast has a host of documented benefits, including helping to support the gastrointestinal and immune systems and inhibiting the formation of troublesome Candida albicans biofilms. Where S. boulardii really shines is in helping to prevent Candida albicans from sticking […]
Everyone should have one of these in their homes
For many, home is the last place they think could harm them. Yet, according to the EPA, inside air can be from 2 to 5 times – or occasionally over 100 times – more polluted than outdoor air. And when you open a window to get some “fresh air” in the house, you may think, […]
Top 20 emerging superfoods for health and longevity
Two of the smartest things you can do to look and feel your best, avoid and possibly even overcome disease, and live long are: 1) Eat more nutrient-dense foods that are also loaded with antioxidants. 2) Eat a wide range of these superfoods to ensure your body is getting the full spectrum of benefits. To […]
What this reveals about your health
I’m sure at some point in your life, you’ve heard a particularly mean or crude “joke” that said a WHOLE lot about the person telling it. Well, Brian Vaszily, a trusted and positive force in the natural health world who I’ve known for 15 years, heard one such very crass but telling joke shared between […]
Say goodbye to allergy meds and say hello to nature’s antihistamine
Spirulina is the blue-green algae made famous by NASA after the agency used it to support astronauts’ health during space missions. Back on earth, spirulina is a popular supplement now recognized for supporting all-around health, especially the immune system. In part, that’s because spirulina is an antihistamine — and a powerful weapon to have in […]
Your on-the-go gut care guide: Read this to avoid traveler’s diarrhea
Summer’s here, and many of us are itching to travel. After a year in relative isolation, though, is your microbiome ready for all that a vacation can throw at it? Nobody wants to miss seeing the sights, but traveling means different food, usually an altered sleep schedule, and maybe stress. Traveler’s diarrhea, caused often by […]
Fermented foods are sometimes given a bad rap. Are they right for *you*?
Fermented foods are being given a bad rap. But the truth is that sometimes, fermented foods aren’t right for many of us. This could be a case of wrong place, wrong time — or wrong fermented food. There are lots of different kinds of fermented foods out there, so how can you tell what to […]
Is indoor air in your home better than outdoor air?
Have you ever stopped to think about what the air quality is like in your home? Or workplace? Do you think it’s safer than outdoors? Well, here’s something to think about… The EPA says we spend 90% of our time inside, and that inside air can be from 2 to 5 times – or occasionally […]
3 ways to curb salicylate sensitivity (and MCAS risk)
Symptoms commonly associated with salicylate sensitivity include rhinitis (runny nose), asthma, and nasal polyps. But hives, rashes, swelling, sore eyes, diarrhea, nausea, poor memory and concentration, headaches, bedwetting, coughs, fatigue, tinnitus, depression, and gut inflammation are also reported. If you believe you’re reacting to foods high in salicylates, consider a low salicylate diet for at […]
Watch: Donna Gates & Dasha Saian talk naturally radiant skin
It’s the topic our listeners have been asking for: all about your skin. We’re born with skin, and yet, we don’t think much about it until we have a problem. Dasha says: “I’ve read The Body Ecology Diet thousands of times. That’s my go-to book for when I’ve taught a bunch of lectures — specifically, […]
The 60-Day Reset by Tess Masters
If you have health issues and need help to make some changes, please read this. We’ve talked about the 60-Day Reset several times now, and we are going to keep telling you about it because this program has helped so many people in our community get healthy in a delicious and fun way that is […]
Should you skip coffee to heal your gut? This may surprise you.
One study says it’s good for you, the next says it’s bad. What’s the truth about coffee (other than it’s addictive, and we can’t seem to live without it)? As research continues to evolve, there’s more and more support indicating that coffee is good for you — especially when you can personalize it. Switching to […]
How does coffee affect gut health? Finally, an answer.
Will drinking coffee take a toll on your microbiome? An interesting 2009 study looked at the relationship between coffee and exactly this.1 In it, study participants were given a daily dose of three cups of coffee for three weeks. Stool samples were collected before and after they drank the coffee. These samples assessed the effect […]
New govt. mandates sparked by Vitamin D studies
Vitamin D: Many doctors and government agencies say we need it for stronger immunity support and more1,2. The question is NOT whether you *should* be taking vitamin D— in fact, many medical doctors and even entire countries want to MANDATE more vitamin D consumption3,4. The real questions? Which form, what dosage —and is it absorbed? […]
Body Ecology blood type series: Calling all Os
This last article in our blood type series is all about you Os. You are the most prevalent and the most easily distinguishable of all the blood types in the ABO blood group system for reasons that will soon become clear. Blood type Os tend to be bold, sociable self-starters. The type of antigen […]
