The Connor Wellness Clinic Blog: Anti-Inflammatory
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely...
How to Optimize Your Omega-6 and Omega-3 Ratio
Today, most people are eating way too many Omega-6 fatty acids. At the same time, consumption of animal foods high in Omega-3 is the lowest it has ever been. A distorted ratio of these polyunsaturated fatty acids may be one of the most damaging aspects of the Western...
Gluten: How Does it Affect Your Body?
WHAT IS GLUTEN?
A protein that is found in wheat, barley, and rye, gluten is the substance that makes most breads stretchy and elastic. As the name indicates, this gluten protein acts as a kind of “glue” to hold the bread together. And while gluten is great for making baked goods taste yummy, it is the only protein that is completely unable to be digested by the human body. Gluten is like glue in the intestinal track. This is why some people have a tendency to build up an intolerance or sensitivity to gluten.
HOW DOES GLUTEN AFFECT THE BODY?
What is Gluten?
And Why Are People Eliminating it From Their Diets? Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of wheat. All grains are a relatively recent addition to the human diet, having become an integral part of our meals with the invention of agriculture. It is no surprise...
Histamine Intolerance
What is Histamine? Article by Dr. Amy Myers Histamine is a chemical involved in your immune system, proper digestion, and your central nervous system. As a neurotransmitter, it communicates important messages from your body to your brain. It is also a...
7 Signs of Inflammation
Inflammation is one of the biggest, yet most preventable health threats of our time. I call it the “silent inferno.” It slowly simmers, destroying cells and, eventually, your health. Not all inflammation is dangerous. In situations where you hurt or injure...
Lectins – The Basics
What are lectins? ‘Sticky’ proteins found in plants that protect plants from predation but can damage human tissue Why are they problematic? They can damage the gut lining and cause ‘leaky gut’ We have evolved to deal with some high lectin foods better than others...