Our nervous system is wired to handle short bursts of stress if resolved quickly- our bodies are primitively wired to respond efficiently, as our survival once depended on it. But unresolved stressors over time add up and some become chronic- eventually leading to a substantial decline in overall health, balance, and vitality.

For a variety of reasons ranging from an influx of chemicals into our water, soil, air and food- to a decrease in food nutrients across the board- supplements can be helpful in providing some of the missing components that we need in order to rebalance and/or successfully heal our bodies. Ideally, we should structure our meals and eating habits around the ultimate goal of getting proper nutrition- from FOOD. Can you imagine? Eating for nutrition instead of taste or convenience…

With a healthy mucosal barrier, most pathogens and toxins don’t often pose a threat, as they are neutralized and contained without harming the rest of the body. When the gut barrier is damaged and leaky, harmful substances can easily leak into the bloodstream and end up in other parts of the body