Category: Blog

Are You Making Enough Stomach Acid? 

Hi Friends, Let’s talk about stomach acid! Contrary to popular belief, stomach acid is often NOT the cause of heartburn and indigestion. Rather, many people suffer from LOW stomach acid, a condition called achlorhydria. As a result, they cannot digest foods properly, which often leads to NON-ACID reflux, or a feeling of “phlegm” in their […]

The Power of BERBERINE on Metabolism and Gut Health

Hi Friends,   Have you heard of Berberine?  It’s a plant with bright red berries and the root is bright yellow.  Berberine Pro is made from the root of the berberine plant, hence the capsules are bright yellow in color. Berberine is a powerful supplement when it comes to metabolism, the gut microbiome, and inflammation. For metabolic […]

Citrus-Roasted Salmon Dinner

Hi Friends,   How are you doing with your health goals this year?  Have you started eating better?   We’ve had a lot of rain☔ for a change here in Southern California.  With all the extra time indoors this past weekend, I had fun cooking this healthy meal with the help of my family.  My son was […]

New Video on AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE!

Watch Now Hi Friends,   Hope your 2023 if off to a great start! ✨ Do you or a loved one suffer from an autoimmune disease?  Autoimmune diseases are becoming an epidemic in this country.  The incidence is rising and it now affects up to 50 million Americans.  There are nearly 100 distinct autoimmune diseases!  You may have heard of some of […]

Happy New Year from the Nambudripad Family!

Hi Friends,    Happy New Year from the Nambudripad family!  Wishing you all beautiful moments and treasured memories with your loved ones.  May 2023 bring you all great health, peace, love and prosperity.   Cheers to a year of better habits, positive thinking, cleaner eating and most importantly, loving yourself.   What are your health goals […]

New Video:  HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE

Watch Now Hi Friends, You’re probably familiar with gluten intolerance and lactose intolerance.  But have you heard of the new kid on the block, known as HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE? This is a condition where the body has problems breaking down Histamines.  It can cause symptoms including nasal congestion, heartburn, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, rashes, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, […]

Healthy Holiday Tips and Smoothies

Hi Friends, It’s that magical time of year again!  2022 flew by incredibly fast!  Now that we are just days away from Christmas, I want to provide some tips on staying healthy while enjoying the holidays. Holidays can be challenging since temptations are abundant!  It seems SUGAR is front and center in everything!  Cookies , cakes , pies , […]

A Special Nutrient Found in Sunflowers!

Hi Friends, Every cell in our body has a cell membrane that is made out of a phospholipid bilayer.  This includes the cells in our brain (neurons) and even the cells in our reproductive organs.  Going back to high school biology class , this is a double layer of lipids arranged so their hydrophilic (water-loving) heads are […]

New Study on Flavonols and the Brain!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9saS5Sx8rzc Hi Friends, Exciting research on the power of FOOD to slow cognitive decline was just published in the journal of Neurology!   The study looked at the impact of antioxidants known as Flavonols, such as Quercetin and Kaempferol from food sources 🥦🍎🥬 (see diagram above).  In this study, 961 people above the age of 60 were enrolled.  This was a prospective cohort study […]

Is your GUT causing your BRAIN FOG? 

Hi Friends, Could your GUT be causing your BRAIN FOG?  Absolutely!   It becomes apparent when we look at those suffering from cirrhosis (end stage liver disease).  They often get a neuropsychiatric complication called hepatic encephalopathy, characterized by disorientation, confusion, slurred speech, and personality changes.  What’s interesting is cirrhotic patients almost universally also suffer from Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and when they are treated for this with an […]