Zonulin, the “Doorway” to Leaky Gut and Inflammation

Chances are you haven’t heard of Zonulin.     But this protein, discovered about 20 years ago by Dr. Alessio Fasano, has changed our understanding of how toxic substances are able to enter the body.  These substances cause chronic inflammation which can eventually lead to a wide range of health conditions from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disease. But they are also the root cause of many digestive conditions such bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, skin rashes, joint pain, and food cravings!  Read More

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Constipation: The Ins and Outs of Digestion

Constipation is not a topic we are usually comfortable talking about, which is why it has been called a "silent epidemic." Worldwide, approximately 12% of people suffer from self-defined constipation; people in the Americas and the Asian Pacific suffer twice as much as their European counterparts. So let's go where only the brave dare to go. Let's have a serious talk about bowel moments, and what foods you should be eating, and those you should avoid. Read More

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