How Much Omega 3 Should you Take per day

omega 3 supplements on a table

How much Omega 3 for optimal health… I have witnessed profound effects of nutritional therapies on health over my 4 decades of life. Thus, I have cultivated a deep gratitude for the power to radically change our health for the positive if embraced wisely.   Research shows again and again, Omega 3s prove one of the…

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Your Vitamin D Levels Are Normal, But Are they Optimal?

Blood Test Vitamin D Levels

Did you know blood test results for things like vitamin D and ferritin levels can be normal, but not healthy? If you’ve ever had normal lab results but still FEEL lousy, this article is for you!  Here’s what we’ll discuss: Normal Vitamin D Levels: Good Enough? Optimal Ranges: A Better Way Why Are Vitamin D…

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What Does the Omega 3 Index tell us About our Mortality Risk?

foods full of mega 3s like salmon olives avocado and more

“The omega 3 index is a better predictor of health and a better predictor of mortality risk than cholesterol.” Most people want to understand their risk of mortality, especially as they age. Health providers usually point us to cholesterol tests. And yet, one underutilized test give us a better idea of our mortality risk. The…

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Erythritol: Healthy or Increased Risk of Heart Attacks?

bowl of erythritol on table

Does Erythritol increase heart attacks? If you read the headlines lately, you’re probably thinking – yes! I’ve seen the natural sweetener erythritol recently linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. I knew immediately, we’d have a flurry of comments and concerns around this popular, calorie-free sweetener. Many health foods, protein drinks,…

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Enzyme Supplements for Brain Fog: Who Needs Them?

intestinal villi and gut bugs

Who needs digestive enzyme supplements? If you’re experiencing brain fog, maybe you… Trekking through the trails of South Dakota. We have to make five “pit stops.” Why? Someone ate a roll at lunch. You’re at a super bowl party. You clock the cheese dip. “One little taste probably won’t hurt,” you think. But by halftime,…

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