by Heather Nielsen | Supplements
Berberine is a compound that has been extracted from a class of shrubs called Berberis. These shrubs include Oregon grape, goldenseal, and European barberry. It has been used throughout history in traditional Chinese medicine but the Western world has only recently...
by Heather Nielsen | Mental Health
Our bogs have talked a lot about mental health and handling stress. But what about those issues that fall outside these categories that many of us struggle with? I’m talking about brain fog. While not a medically recognized condition, people often list it as a common...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
In this blog we’re discussing how bone broth helps SIBO symptoms. If you’re unsure what SIBO is, check out Part 1 of this blog, found here! We know from Part 1 that SIBO can be a complex disorder, resulting from one or more of multiple causes and connected with other...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) is a very common digestive disorder that produces a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Those with SIBO are often first diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which shares much of the same symptoms as SIBO. In...
by Heather Nielsen | Chronic Health Conditions
This is the third and last installment of our three-part series on adrenal fatigue. Part one discussed our stress response and how it can go awry. It highlighted the four stages of adrenal fatigue and showed how chronic stress can cause chronic disease. Part two...