Click here to attend The CSI Framework for Gut Health, live online this Thursday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Click here if you don't want this email series. Your gut is the secret maestro conducting mood, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. The key to unlocking the orchestra of sharp mind and brighter mood lies within your digestive system. Today, we delve into the fascinating science of the gut-brain connection—an insight that could transform your approach to mental and physical health....
10 months ago • 2 min read
Click here to let me know you plan to attend The CSI Framework for Gut Health, live online this Thursday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Click here if you don't want this email series. Imagine if a simple change to your diet could transform your entire well-being, boosting your energy, enhancing your mood, and strengthening your immune system. Sounds like a hidden superpower, right? Well, that power lies within your gut microbiome, a complex and vibrant ecosystem right at the core of your health....
10 months ago • 1 min read
Click here if you don't want anymore messages in this series. There is a powerful force that can undermine your vitality by stealth. And while it’s often cast as the villain, force is frequently a humble hero. Its penchant for healing and protection is vital. However, when this shield becomes chronic, it can seriously attack your health. The Role of Inflammation: A Protective Response Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or infection. It's a process designed to heal and...
10 months ago • 1 min read
If you’re like most people, your days may pass in a blur of out-of-breath-energy—the kind that barely covers life’s necessities, with very little left for joy or enthusiasm. It's like running on low battery every single day, isn't it? But what if there were a hidden key to reclaiming your vitality, a secret that once understood, could transform how you experience daily life? For the next few weeks, that's precisely what we will uncover together. We’ll dive deep into understanding a crucial,...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Aldrich Ames' Polygraph Tests are scary. But to Aldrich Ames, they were terrifying. Ames was a ranking CIA officer who led a treacherous double life. He served the US’s CIA by day, but sold American secrets to the Soviet Union by night. You would think the web of lies he weaved would scare him straight. But it was the lie detector tests that he dreaded most. Whenever test time approached, he suffered sleepless nights. His mind couldn’t stop imagining the consequences if he were to get caught....
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
In my letter yesterday, I discussed the limitations of supplementation. Click here to read yesterday's issue of the cholesterol series. Rushing Raises Cholesterol Craig was always in a hurry. He even rushed others. But he didn't realize that his body interpreted his impatience as stress. Chronic stress increases stress hormones. High stress hormone levels can lead to high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar and increase the likelihood of death. Scary stuff... In recent years, the...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
In my letter yesterday, I discussed the connection between cholesterol and heart health. Click here to read yesterday's issue of the cholesterol series. In a prior letter, I contended for supplementation's potential as a complement, or even an alternative, to conventional drug medications for managing cholesterol and bolstering cardiovascular health. I’m thankful for the promise certain vitamins, minerals, and herbs hold for our heart's well-being. However, like most things in medicine,...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
In my letter yesterday, I talked about the limitations of medication and the benefits of high-quality supplementation. Click here to read yesterday's issue in the cholesterol series. Today, we'll breakdown the connection between cholesterol and heart health. Ready? A River of Life... Or Death Imagine a smooth-flowing river. Clear waters with no obstacles slowing them down. This calm river is like the blood flowing through your arteries. Now, imagine sediments and gunk slowly accumulating in...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
In our previous issue, we learned that God made food as medicine. I also gave you a guide to follow for heart-healthy eating. (Click here to read yesterday's issue in the cholesterol series.) Today I want to tell you a story that might challenge you to question the status quo and inspire you to search beyond what's familiar. I hope you enjoy this story of hope, discovery, and solutions in unexpected places. Read on. Joanne's Story The first thing Joanne told me about herself was how vibrant...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read