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KBW | THE MAGICAL POTION “RESTORE”
A TRULY AMAZING GUT HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
Introducing the magical potion known as “Restore” and how it can save the world, one gut at a time.
Restore is probably the most complex gut health supplement I’ve ever attempted to define.
Restore has the ability to:
- Enhance communication networks between beneficial bacteria in your microbiome
- Increase mental clarity and improve immune function
- Mitigate the damage of glyphosate
- And heal separated tight junctions
…..all in ONE product that is essentially a bottle of really, really, really, old dirt.
Say what?
Let’s start with what Restore is and is not.
It is not a probiotic or a prebiotic as one might initially assume when hearing the term “microbiome”.
It is a soil-derived and carbon-rich alkaline liquid comprised of Terrahydrate. Terrahydrate is a combination of aqueous humic substances, trace minerals, and amino acid complexes (aka old dirt)....
KBW | BIOHACKING
HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR OPTIMAL HEALTH
Do you want to kick ass at life? I mean, really take it up a notch and stop just feeling ok or good and feel amazing? Then it’s time to start biohacking.
What is biohacking?
It is the practice of using science and epigenetics to transform your body using food, thoughts, movement, light, and more.
To truly optimize your health and increase energy, longevity, and productivity along with decreasing disease, you must first and foremost lay the foundation. Just like you can’t build an impressive skyscraper without a solid foundation, you can't build impressive health, energy, vitality, and resiliency without laying the foundations for said health.
Basic good health hygiene is that foundation.
If you’re not sure where to start for that, check out my post here on some key areas, including sleep, movement, vegetables, and more: “Why Health Coaches Don’t Count Calories, and What They Do Count.”
...KBW | HOW’S YOUR SLEEP? CHANCES ARE, IT’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Sleep. It’s something we all do, but do we get enough? Research has given us an unequivocal answer of NO to that question. As measured by Gallup here, the average American today sleeps 6.8 hours, a far cry from the 9 hours averaged in 1910. Most experts agree that for optimal health, at least 7-8 hours per night are necessary.
KBW | DO YOU HAVE SIBO? FIND OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!
DO YOU HAVE SIBO? FIND OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!
KBW | Why you can't outwork a bad diet: and what to do instead for fat loss
WHY YOU CAN’T OUTWORK A BAD DIET
Exercise is unbelievably important for health and wellness ….but it can’t overcome a bad diet.
Exercise increases your BDNF (brain-derived neurotropic factor), which helps regenerate your brain, it increases your memory and even helps stave off neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. (1) Exercise also releases key neurotransmitters and has been proven to reduce depression and anxiety and help you sleep. (2) All of these benefits will help you live better, which is a good thing because exercise also helps you live LONGER. The list goes on and on. To read more benefits of strength training in particular, check out this guest post by personal trainer Elizabeth Hills. The short version on the importance of exercise is this:
You should absolutely exercise, but doing it solely to lose weight is a fool's errand.
The old “calories in, calories out” diet paradigm is dead. Pretty much every Dr tells their...
KBW | WHAT IS AN MTHFR SNP AND WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT IT?
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MTHFR SNP?
What exactly is an MTHFR snp, and why on earth is everyone talking about it? I feel compelled to write a post on this because, quite frankly, I’m frustrated with the information that’s out there right now on this topic.
MTHFR is short for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, and it is a single nucleotide polymorphism, also known as an snp (pronounced “snip”) but sometimes called a “mutation.” This last term is far more scary and far less accurate than the one I’ll use, SNP.
An MTHFR snp can cause problems with methylation and enzyme production, and it’s estimated that 20-50% of the general population carries some variation of it, with some variations being more problematic and severe than others. Researchers have found that the prevalence of diseases such as ADHD, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disorders, and autism are higher in those with a MTHFR snp. Clearly,...
KBW | BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING – GUEST WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HILLS
BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING
Guest Post by Elizabeth Hills
Would you like to burn more calories while you sleep? Feel and look younger? Resist disease? Be happier? Live with less pain?
Strength training gives you all of these benefits and more. It is obvious that regular strength training results in strong, toned muscles. But exercise that involves resistance is not just for bodybuilders with bulging biceps. Strength training is a crucial, often overlooked, component of anyone’s health and wellness plan. If you are nervous or unsure about how to begin strength training, rest assured there are many forms of resistance exercise, such as functional bodyweight exercises, TRX Suspension Trainers, kettlebells, and barbells. There is truly something for everyone. If you are already strength training but feel you have reached a plateau, now may be the time to change up your routine and try a...
KBW | WHY HEALTH COACHES DON’T COUNT CALORIES – AND WHAT THEY DO COUNT
SETTING THE RIGHT HEALTH GOALS FOR YOU
KBW | THE PERFECT KETO COFFEE – BEYOND THE BUTTER
THE PERFECT KETO COFFEE – BEYOND THE BUTTER
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