Lactobacillus reuteri—now formally Limosilactobacillus reuteri—is a human-associated lactic acid bacterium that once commonly colonized the upper and lower gut, mouth, and other mucosal surfaces. Modern surveys suggest it is far less prevalent than it once was, a change often attributed to antibiotics, highly processed diets, and reduced microbial inheritance. That disappearance, and the attempt to restore the organism at high dose, is the thread running through both the peer

The system that connects every organ, every muscle, every ligament and bone. The fascia system used to be thought of as just connective tissue, however modern research has show that it is also a communication network. Fascia is a dynamic, adaptable connective tissue network that transmits force, enables sliding between tissue layers, supports proprioception and interoception, and responds continuously to these inputs. Newer research indicates that it is a cohesive organ sy

I often speak of the nutritional costs of pharmaceutical drugs and this post outlines the protocol for common surgical procedures that slow healing and disturb the natural homeostasis. I have worked on many people pre and post surgery and there is a noticeable shift in their vitality post surgery that I feel is important to identify and address. If you are prepping for any major surgery, these considerations should give you the ability to pre-boost your nutritional status and

Emerging from Clinical and Experimental Research Most of us have felt the benefits of massage, but have understood it from a point of relaxation and pain relief. Emerging evidence has unveiled additional layers of massage therapy benefits that reach far beyond the physical relief and deep into the digestive and neuroendocrine realms. Massage therapy, a non-invasive therapeutic modality involving the manipulation of soft tissues, has long been recognized for its role in stres

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This post has been long coming and the subject of my personal research over the span of several years. Today we are deep diving into the underlying causes of discomfort and discord - from joint pains, to neurological problems. We are told that your body is to blame and that anything from genetics to unknown causes is the true culprit behind your suffering. What is never addressed is the vastly different food industry and chemical additive practices we are being exposed to in

You may have heard of the anti-inflammatory, AIP or the candida diet in the past. I began diving into this when I first experienced health concerns years ago and had astonishing success treating my carpal tunnel syndrome with this anti-inflammatory diet. With chronic illnesses on the rise, the relevance of this Autoimmune protocol has increased in recent years. As some of you know, I have a degree in Biology from one of the top research universities in the country. I spent m

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