CAVITIES AND YOUR GUT

How whites are your pearly whites?   Were your teeth naturally straight, or did you need braces?  Is your mouth the picture of perfect oral health?   Or something a tad far from it? We all know the basics; don’t eat too much sugar (or better yet, any!) / refined carbohydrate, brush and floss regularly and see […]

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Erythritol: What is it, and is it a Healthy Choice?

If you’re following a Keto diet, a Paleo Diet or any diet, chances are strong that you’ve come across a number of low-carb or no sugar added products containing erythritol. What exactly is it, and is it truly a healthy option? Ann organic compound, erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a food additive and […]

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Ashwaganda: Helpful or Hype?

Aside from being a trendy ingredient in anything from coffee substitutes to energy bars, Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing (1). Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha or winter cherry, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that […]

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