Dopamine is often referred to as the “feel-good” chemical. It plays a crucial role in motivation, motor control, cognition, pleasure,...
Dr. Laura M. Brown, ND
Ovarian cancer is rare, however in women over 50 it is often a missed diagnosis that shares common symptoms with...
We live in a generation of inflammation. Why? Inflammation is the body’s natural and healthy response to repair damaged tissues and eliminate toxins. However, when this response becomes chronic, it results in the ongoing presence of an active immune response. This state of low-grade inflammation can lead to shifts in...
Melatonin is made in many places, mainly the pineal gland (brain) and the gut. As darkness sets in at the...
Artificial and Non-caloric Sweeteners Over-consumption of high-fructose corn syrup, primarily in the form of soft-drinks and processed foods, contributes to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high tryglycerides (form of cholesterol), obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, microbiome change, leaky gut, liver inflammation, fibrosis, fatty liver disease and liver cancer....
Candida is yeast that naturally occurs in your body. An over growth of Candida can show itself as bloating, gas,...
Join Dr. Laura M.Brown, ND and Amanda Gazzola in an in depth conversation on the impact of stress on gut...
Magnesium is fundamental to life. Yet almost fifty percent of the population is deficient. What is magnesium? The fourth most abundant mineral in humans, it supports over eight hundred roles in the body. Magnesium is found in high concentrations in our bones, heart, muscles and nerves, is carried around in...
Seasonal Allergies? Seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis (AR) or hay fever, is inflammation inside the nose stimulated by pollen from trees,...
It’s often the hot summer months that makes us think of drinking enough water. Truth is, hydration is an issue...
A nutrient-dense, whole foods diet is critical to the health of an expectant mother and the fetal programming for her offspring for life. A healthy diet needs fresh and vibrant foods with a variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, healthy fats with omega-3 fatty acids that include nuts and seeds, and...