1 packet purely elizabeth maple cinnamon roll protein instant oatmeal + 1 scoop Collagen + 2 scoops PB powder = 27 g protein and 5 g fiber. Collagen is a…
I had the honor of meeting “the godmother of modern herbalism” Rosemary Gladstar last weekend in Enfield, NH. She has wonderful energy and we learned all about herbalism for winter…
My favorite ways to get magnesium topically (bypass the gut to minimize gut symptoms) are lotions and epsom salt baths/foot baths. Everything we put on our skin gets absorbed into…
Meters & test strips for monitoring blood sugar: Freestyle lite / Freestyle Freedom lite meter Test strips for Freestyle Lite Contour Next meter (FREE. this link seems to no longer…
Oftentimes when I am counseling or teaching people ask me “where can I learn more?” Here are some of my favorite books on topics I discuss everyday: Gut Health &…
What is hair mineral testing? Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a reliable, non-invasive screening tool that uses hair as a tissue sample to assess the body’s mineral status and…
My preference for hydration and electolyte replenishment everytime is a homemade “mineral mocktail” with fresh ingredients coconut water, lime, fresh squeezed juices, etc. But not everyone has time! Here are…
Short answer: Yes! Boosting butyrate through diet, microbiome health, and potentially supplements can help improve immune regulation; protect the gut barrier; reduce the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells. Longer…
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are substances that play crucial roles in gut, immune, and brain health. Examples like acetate, propionate and especially butyrate are produced in the colon when specific…
The nervous system is the body’s command center. It regulates everything from heartbeat and breathing to thoughts and emotions. For such a complex and vital system to function properly, it…
Syrah McGivern
Registered Dietitian, Liscensed Dietitian Nutritionist