The Connor Wellness Clinic Blog: Holistic Nutrition

A trace mineral, manganese is found mostly in the bones, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. The mineral helps the body form the connective tissue, bones, and sex hormones. It also plays an important role in calcium absorption and blood sugar regulation in addition to...

You Could Have Leptin Resistance   You may suffer from leptin resistance, which can be reversed You would think people who are overweight or obese would never feel hungry—after all, they have all that extra fat to burn. But in a cruel twist of metabolic trickery,...

Mucosal surfaces cover a large part of our body. The digestive tract, nose, mouth, and throat are prime examples where this mucosal layer plays a critical role in supporting our health. Our digestive system’s role is essentially to let good things into the body such...

The conventional medical community has long promoted the idea that certain vegetable oils, also known as industrial seed oils, are “heart-healthy.” The idea that these oils, which include canola, corn, peanut, safflower, sunflower, and soybean oils, are heart-healthy...

New research shows increasing your intake of fresh veggies can boost your well-being in as little as two weeks. Although the study didn’t explain why, previous studies show eating more veggies impacts brain, immune, and gut health —all of which affect your mood. The...

A Step-By-Step Guide to Reducing Your Gut Symptoms   Research shows the low FODMAP elimination diet is one of the most effective diets for those with IBS symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, or gas. It can also improve energy and joint pain and is one of the most...