Here's a question that I get asked all of the time. I'm an acupuncture physician and an applied clinical nutritionist, and I'm the President of Longevity Wellness. I'm Cynthia Clark, and the question is, how do I spend the least amount of money on supplements and on healthcare? This question is really close to my heart because I grew [...]
Rancid oils are oils that have undergone oxidative degradation, and they can contribute to Azheimer's. Oxidative degradation is a process where the oil reacts with oxygen in the air and breaks down. This process can result in the formation of harmful compounds, such as free radicals, that can be damaging to cells and tissues in the body. Consuming rancid [...]
Can Chinese herbs be used to treat even severe diseases like anxiety? Chinese Herbs Anxiety Chinese herbs have been used to treat a variety of health options including anxiety for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. They are powerful supporters of mental health, as they approach it from a different standpoint altogether. Here's why: in Chinese [...]
WOW! We have been learning SO MUCH recently! I wanted to take a moment and share THREE of the cases we've been learning and researching over here at Longevity. Why? Everyone has a core value, a belief that is so engrained in them they would do just about anything to uphold. Mine is that I REALLY like people [...]
Food hypersensitivity encompasses food allergies and food intolerances, and these two conditions are not the same, although they sometimes present similarly. Here are the 5 most common food intolerences, and what you can do about them...
Sometimes it can be hard to let go of things, can't it? Earlier this week I had a client with my-definition-of-severe-constipation which was that she didn't have a BM for a full week. In the past, she'd been told to be grateful, some people didn't move their bowels but once every three weeks! Did you know, [...]
Digestive problems can cause extreme discomfort and disruption to daily life. Although some require medical intervention, many can be resolved through holistic methods.
When someone has a 'leaky gut', it means that the gut lining is damaged and cannot optimally function as a barrier any longer. The smaller holes become larger and allow harmful substances like gluten, bad bacteria, and undigested food particles to enter your system and cause considerable damage to health.
Today we’re going to talk about one substance that is a very, very sneaky substance, that is snuck into the American consciousness.
What are the symptoms of SIBO or Candida, and what can you do to find a solution or relief?