When we’re having fun and experiencing true joy, we feel good, usually both mentally and physically. Experiencing joy releases the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals, known as neurotransmitters, are major plays for creating a happy mood and a relaxed well-being.
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Prebiotic Foods Prebiotic foods feed the good “bugs” in your digestive tract to help balance immunity, metabolism, and mood, heal leaky gut and maximize digestion. One type of prebiotic is from resistant starch. Dr. Christian’s article provides more information and tips about resistant starch. Watch for and report any gas or bloating when eating these foods.
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My family started a huge remodel on our house in January of this year. Since then, and since COVID, my family has lived in 6 different places. My kids were set to go to school, then they weren’t, and now they’re back in school (sort-of). Every time we get settled there’s another big change. Most
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When I first met Amy, she told me she’d always battled her weight and was tired of the constant struggle. She said she gains by just “looking at food.” She also had arthritis in her knee, her digestion was not ideal, and she felt sluggish during the day. Amy had just found out her Hemoglobin
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Why I Don’t Eat Gluten – my personal story A few years ago, I was flying back to Colorado from my original home in Boston. It was the evening after my uncle’s funeral. He died of lung cancer, which still surprises me. I was alone on this leg of my journey and emotionally vulnerable. While
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