Wellness Guides

Health concerns that have failed to respond to other treatments may improve after completing a trial of elimination Diet. Specific foods may be related to a long list of health conditions, including digestive problems, headaches, chronic sinus drainage, low energy, depression, mood swings, eczema, skin irritations, joint aches, asthma, weight gain, and others. Many suffer from these symptoms for long periods of time without realizing the connection to food. It isn’t until a food is eliminated from the diet, that the connection with symptoms can be made. Elimination Diet firstly removes common food triggers, then helps you identify specific foods that may be causing ongoing symptoms through a personalized food reintroduction.

The Mito Food Plan is an anti-inflammatory, low-carbohydrate, high-quality-fats approach to eating designed to support energy production, overall vitality, and healthy aging. The plan focuses on supporting healthy mitochondria, which are structures in every cell that make energy. When mitochondria are working well, people are less likely to have symptoms of fatigue, pain, "brain fog" and others commonly associated with mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondrial dysfunction is also associated with diabetes and various neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; often called Lou Gehrig’s disease). Research indicates that nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and other lifestyle strategies can support mitochondrial health.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a broad term used to describe cycles that alternate between periods of restricting calories and periods of not restricting calories. When fasting, individuals may either limit, or completely avoid calorie containing foods and beverages. There are a number of variations of fasting, but some of the more common approaches are defined here.

As the name implies, a plant-based diet is one comprising of ONLY or mostly plant foods. A Plant-based pattern of eating has several benefits for a person’s health. In this article, we will see an overview of the plant-based diet, its health benefits, and what you should consider concerning its nutritional profile before switching to it.

Inflammation is a process that occurs in every human. It helps your body to heal itself and also defend itself from harmful processes. Inflammation is created by your immune system to protect the body from disease, injury, or infection. It is worth mentioning that without inflammation, your body would not be able to heal from so many things. Inflammation is harmful when it becomes chronic. Chronic inflammation is a slower form of inflammation. It usually lasts longer than 6 weeks and may cause various health problems.

The Core Food Plan is is a first step towards healthier eating and is designed to nourish and energize your body. It is based on current research on what and how people should eat in order to live long, healthy lives. This food plan takes elements from the Mediterranean diet and the hunter-gatherer approach (sometimes referred to as the “Paleo” diet), to encourage eating nutrient-dense, whole foods. A major focus of this plan is replacing processed foods with vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, anti-inflammatory fats, and high quality proteins to promote health.