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The Gut-Brain Connection: Your Second Brain Holds the Key to Mental Wellbeing
Forget "digestive health," it's time to talk gut-brain health. This intricate, bidirectional communication system, fueled by the vagus...
Michelle Martin
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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3 Holiday Heartburn Hacks
The holidays are upon us and we are indulging in lots of rich foods, chocolate, alcohol and fizzy drinks. The odds are that you or...
Michelle Martin
Dec 10, 20234 min read
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Pancreatic Cancer and Insulin Levels: A Wake-Up Call to Make Lifestyle Changes
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer, one of the...
Michelle Martin
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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Time to Warm Up
Now that the weather is going to start getting cooler, we can all start to get back to our outdoor fitness regimens. Oh, don’t have one?...
Michelle Martin
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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Smokin'
Inflammation is part of our bodies natural response to injury and is designed to protect us, rushing white blood cells to the site,...
Michelle Martin
Aug 20, 20234 min read
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How tolerant are you?
Tolerance. We hear a lot of that lately. Be tolerant of others, have compassion, show some grace. And on the other side of the coin,...
Michelle Martin
Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Lost your Balance?
Remember that movie, Inception, where walls would shapeshift and doors dissolve at a moment’s notice? Sometimes life can feel that...
Michelle Martin
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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Feed your brain(s)
If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it! Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain." There is no...
Michelle Martin
Feb 19, 20234 min read
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Food is Medicine
But I didn’t have to tell you that, did I? I know many of you have been following me for years, and probably already espouse to a...
Michelle Martin
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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Yes, You Can Eat Well on a Budget
Today I went to the supermarket and spent $118.42 on groceries. And I didn’t get much, believe me. It got me wondering how much I have...
Michelle Martin
Oct 16, 20225 min read
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Flame on...flame off!
Keeping with the trend from last week around inflammation in the body, I thought it would be helpful to share a natural supplement you...
Michelle Martin
Sep 25, 20223 min read
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In Flames
I bet you thought I was going to dive right into the nuances of the Swedish death metal band In Flames this week, right? Wrong. Today is...
Michelle Martin
Sep 18, 20224 min read
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Hormonal Gremlins
Today at my niece’s wedding shower, my cousin was sharing her frustration with her inability to shed some extra pounds. Since we are...
Michelle Martin
Jul 10, 20223 min read
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Hips, Hips, Hooray…It’s Independence Day!
As we approach July 4th, our national celebration of independence from tyranny, I thought I might muse on the term “independent”. From...
Michelle Martin
Jul 3, 20224 min read
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A Cleansing Experience
This past week, right after Memorial Day, I brought an online group through a Whole Foods Spring Cleanse, with great results for all who...
Michelle Martin
Jun 5, 20223 min read
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What is NAFLD and why is it on the rise?
When we talk about a fatty liver it is about having too much adipose tissue in the liver, which keeps it from functioning properly. And...
Michelle Martin
May 22, 20223 min read
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Mothers Day Present
This Sunday, Mothers Day in the United States, is hopefully a time when you are able to get together with the women in your life who mean...
Michelle Martin
May 8, 20223 min read
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What’s holding you back?
We all think we know what to do to lose a few pounds, right? We eat less, exercise more and voilà, the end result will be weight loss....
Michelle Martin
Mar 27, 20224 min read
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Results Only
Last summer I happened upon a company that I am now partnered with. That company is Ixcela and let me share with you my personal journey...
Michelle Martin
Mar 6, 20224 min read
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The 12 Best Digestive Enzymes to Eat Right Now
I bet when you are anticipating a meal, you rarely think about the digestive enzymes that are going to break down the food into smaller...
Michelle Martin
Jan 9, 20224 min read
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