The Connor Wellness Clinic Blog
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely...
Is Gut Testing Right For You?
12 signs you have an unhealthy gut. Diarrhea, loose stool, constipation, less than one bowel movement per day. Gas or bloating Nutritional deficiencies Poor immune system Headaches, brain fog, memory loss Fatigue Skin rashes and problems such as acne, eczema or...
Thanksgiving Menu!
Holidays can throw you off course with your dietary goals. Stick with this menu for a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving spread. It's dairy and grain free! APPETIZER: Paleo Creamy Hot Artichoke Dip with Almond Crackers. Great little starter with homemade...
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?
6 Ways To Jumpstart Your Way To Healthy Eating
Good intentions to eat healthy and lose weight can easily be sabotaged by high stress and long work hours. You buy the vegetables to make a tofu stir-fry, but when you arrive home from work or picking up the kids from day care, you’re over hungry. As a result, while...
The Dark Side Of Bone Broth
Bone broth and collagen supplements are often recommended for healing purposes. While much nutritional benefit may be obtained through bone broth and collagen, there are increasing concerns regarding the toxicity of GMO feeds, the use of...