If you’ve been following my work, you know I’m passionate about holistic health, and gut health is one of the most critical areas to address. Often referred to as the “second brain,” your gut influences everything from digestion to mood and immune function. While most people focus on fiber and probiotics to improve gut health, one overlooked yet essential factor is protein—especially high-quality, clean sources like Equip Foods’ Prime Protein Beef Isolate.

In this blog, I’ll explore the crucial role of protein in maintaining a balanced microbiome and strengthening your gut lining. I’ll also share insights from the Gut Zoomer test by Vibrant Labs, highlighting real-world examples of how protein can positively impact key gut health markers. This isn’t just theory—it’s actionable, science-backed information designed to help you optimize your health.

You are sick and tired of being sick and tired You’ve called your primary care doctor who drew routine labs and proceeded to tell you that you are “normal.” But you don’t feel normal. You’ve tried routine medications, but conventional medicine has not seemed to work for you. You seek a functional doctor’s help, but […]

Celery and The Science Celery is a plant from the Apiaceae family and has been studied by several scientists. It contains some compounds like ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, apigenin, tannins, saponins, luteolin, and kaempferol –  all of which have powerful antioxidant properties. This is crucial to removing excess free radicals and supporting mitochondrial […]

You are sick and tired of being sick and tired You’ve called your primary care doctor who drew routine labs and proceeded to tell you that you are “normal.” But you don’t feel normal. You’ve tried routine medications, but conventional medicine has not seemed to work for you. You seek a functional doctor’s help, but […]

How to read beyond the headline and not get fooled by pharma and mainstream media With numbers of Covid-19 soaring as winter is upon us, vaccine manufacturers are rushing to bring a vaccine to the frightened public. What is concerning however is that trials are not designed to give us pertinent answers and the world […]

The Hidden Healer: The Science behind Psilocybin If you don’t know or haven’t heard the news about the power of the mycelium, or magic mushrooms, then you are behind the times. Recent claims state minimal use can transform mental states, addictions and bring about epiphanies and revelations that are almost hard to believe. And this […]

What are parasites? Parasites are organisms that utilize their host for nutrition and survival. You may be thinking-we live in a first-world country where parasites aren’t a thing, but let me tell you why that thinking is primarily wrong. It is estimated that upwards of 70% of people might have parasitic infestations and they can […]

Mood disorders and anxiety Why are so many of us anxious for no reason at all? Why do many of us feel as though we have lost the joy of life? Why do so many of us complain that prescription medications don’t work or bring us back to feeling like ourselves? Anxiety and depression are […]

By: Torie Borrelli at The Vida Well The Secret Superfood No one is Talking About: Did you guess it? Its organ meat! Looking back at my formative years, I think about the many memories (good and bad) that surrounded my family kitchen. Every night we’d come together to cook, eat and talk about our day. […]

There is a common misconception concerning the novel coronavirus caused by SARS-COV-2. The media has sensationalized the news concerning Covid-19 but whats true and what is not? The virus has hit some people hard and they have been sick for months, while others test positive and barely have a sniffle. So what gives? Whats going […]