by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Apr 28, 2023 | Gut Health
Since ancient times, curcumin, the substance in turmeric that gives it its distinctively bright yellow hue, has been used both as a spice and a medicine. Turmeric is regarded as a cure-all in Ayurveda, the Indian system of ancient medicine, treating conditions ranging...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Jul 7, 2022 | Gut Health
Ever heard of the Turner twins? You know, the guys who rowed the Atlantic, climbed Europe’s highest peak (Mt Elbrus, Russia, 18,500 feet) in Ernest Shackleton-era kit, and cycled thousands of kilometers to the center point of South America? If you haven’t,...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | May 23, 2022 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
Did you know that your gut is home to trillions of organisms? Yep, just like your skin and mouth, your gut is teeming with bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. In fact, these organisms make up what’s called the microbiome, and studies have shown that the...