Having just taught a class on meditation I was reminded on how simple methods of stress reduction are the ultimate form of cheap medicine. Being able to calm your body-mind, and prevent emotional upheavals before they arise marks a certain level of self-mastery that always equates with a strong sense of wellbeing. […]
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A Thanksgiving Experiment
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and since I haven’t been up all night shopping Black Friday sales, I have the energy to relate my Thanksgiving experiment. It was our first time as a family hosting a holiday meal and we put a lot of effort (my wife mostly) into designing a menu that would be […]
Gluten, Gut Bugs, and Cortisol – Oh My!
In the last post we explored the curious and complex world of digestion. Having completed that primer, we can discuss some common conditions that compromise gut function. Specific to the small intestine are two very insidious pathologies that can develop over the course of years but seemingly manifest with symptoms overnight. These conditions are dysbiosis […]