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How Much Better Can You "B"?

Martha Carlin | Jan 08, 2024 |

Today most people don’t give much thought to nutrient deficiency. However, it could be a more significant issue now, because our soils are so depleted from our monocrop, large scale,...

Today most people don’t give much thought to nutrient deficiency. However, it could be a more significant issue now, because our soils are so depleted from our monocrop, large scale, depletive agricultural practices. B vitamins are essential for properly functioning mitochondria...

Top 10 Best Fermented Foods For Better Health

Martha Carlin | Jan 04, 2024 |

The best fermented foods available today have resulted from food science developing over thousands of years. The fermentation process had been in use as a natural food preservation method long...

Top 10 Best Fermented Foods For Better Health

Martha Carlin | Jan 04, 2024 |

The best fermented foods available today have resulted from food science developing over thousands of years. The fermentation process had been in use as a natural food preservation method long before refrigeration and the use of preservatives became the mainstay...

Gut Health 101: Do Bacteria Feed on Sugar?

Martha Carlin | Jan 04, 2024 |

To understand how sugar impacts your health, let's dive into how different types of sweeteners interact with the gut microbiome and impact the gut barrier, and how a cascade of...

Gut Health 101: Do Bacteria Feed on Sugar?

Martha Carlin | Jan 04, 2024 |

To understand how sugar impacts your health, let's dive into how different types of sweeteners interact with the gut microbiome and impact the gut barrier, and how a cascade of metabolic events might result in metabolic disorders.

History and Growth of Fermented Foods

Martha Carlin | Jan 03, 2024 |

Whether it’s reaching for a spoonful of Korean kimchi to spice up a bowl of soup or topping meat with sauerkraut for that extra bit of tang, the history of...

History and Growth of Fermented Foods

Martha Carlin | Jan 03, 2024 |

Whether it’s reaching for a spoonful of Korean kimchi to spice up a bowl of soup or topping meat with sauerkraut for that extra bit of tang, the history of fermented foods is ever present in the human diet. The...

The Bottom Line: Are Sugar Metabolism Supplemen...

Martha Carlin | Jan 02, 2024 |

Some diet and lifestyle choices and a healthy microbiome may help support normal blood sugar levels. Research also suggests that some dietary supplements for glucose control might have a positive impact on blood sugar...

The Bottom Line: Are Sugar Metabolism Supplemen...

Martha Carlin | Jan 02, 2024 |

Children's Health Defense Tea Time: My Journey ...

Martha Carlin | Dec 22, 2023 | Podcast

When Martha’s husband, John, received his diagnosis, she sought out to find natural, viable answers for his condition. As a result, she build a system of research and therapy that...

Children's Health Defense Tea Time: My Journey ...

Martha Carlin | Dec 22, 2023 | Podcast

When Martha’s husband, John, received his diagnosis, she sought out to find natural, viable answers for his condition. As a result, she build a system of research and therapy that works for many individuals with chronic illness. Today, on ‘Tea...

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Waking Up to a Probiotic Breakfast Can Do Wonders for Your Gut Health

Martha Carlin | Aug 03, 2022 | 5 minutes read

Did you know that recent studies show people with poor gut diversity had lower quality of life? The health of your microbiome impacts your mental health, sleep, energy, the risk for chronic illnesses, and much more. A probiotic breakfast can...

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Can Probiotic Supplements Make or Break Your Fast?

Martha Carlin | Dec 14, 2022 | 5 minutes read

Intermittent fasting (IF) may have started as a fitness trend for weight loss, but today it's a go-to lifestyle choice for many. Practicing intermittent fasting has been linked with health benefits such as lowering blood sugar and insulin, preventing heart...

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