by Christi Buck | Aug 12, 2019 | Resources
The bacteria in your gut is known as the gut microbiome. Believe it or not, your microbiome contains upwards of trillions of bacteria that are responsible for different tasks throughout the body. Your gut bacteria helps determine everything from your body type to your...
by Christi Buck | Jan 17, 2019 | Resources
Organic produce is in high demand and that demand’s been growing over the years. You might be wondering…why is that? People are on the hunt for organic produce for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons is pesticide exposure. Pesticides 101...
by Christi Buck | Oct 26, 2018 | Resources
Have you ever picked up a bottle of your tried-and-true household cleaner or personal care product and looked at the label? Take a moment and go take a look. You might be surprised to find a laundry list of sketchy chemicals and other ingredients. These toxins can...
by Christi Buck | Oct 26, 2018 | Resources
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is your immune system’s response to cell damage. In other words, it’s your body’s natural defense mechanism. But how exactly does it protect your body? It does so by increasing blood flow and capillary dilatation, facilitating...
by Christi Buck | Oct 26, 2018 | Resources
You might have grown up in a home that uses dryer sheets. Don’t worry – we almost all did! It sounds like a good idea, right? Who wouldn’t want their clothes to come out of the laundry soft, static-free, and smelling wonderful? Wrong. Fabric...
by Christi Buck | Aug 20, 2018 | Resources
You’re likely a little overwhelmed by who to turn to for nutrition education because everywhere you look, there’s a different type of health professional giving you conflicting advice left and right! Registered dietitians are qualified to give medical nutrition...