Leaky Gut has received a lot of attention lately. It seems everyone is finally catching on to the massive role gut health plays in how your body functions overall. In this month's newsletter, Dr. Gleason explains what causes Leaky Gut Syndrome in the first place and how to restore a healthy, happy microbiome.

It's blueberry season! Time to visit your local blueberry farmer to pick a pail of one of nature’s most nutritious berries. Packed with powerful antioxidants, blueberries are known for improving heart and brain health, reducing inflammation, and protecting against certain types of cancer. Opt for organic blueberries to avoid pesticide contamination and support local, sustainable farms.

This smoothie recipe is high in fiber, probiotics, magnesium, vitamin C, and valuable micronutrients. Probiotic rich yogurt adds a creamy texture to the sweetness and lovely color of fresh blueberries. Start your morning with a smoothie to ease your body into digesting on a hot summer day.

Enhance your detox and cleanse your colon with this powerful duo. Dandelion and milk thistle protect against the depletion of the body’s primary antioxidant: glutathione. Glutathione is the master of all antioxidants and a keystone of a working immune system. The ability to produce, metabolize, and maintain optimal glutathione levels is essential to good health.

If you’re already following healthy detox principals (ie. eliminating toxins, eating whole foods, reducing stress, and drinking plenty of clean, filtered water), adding these herbs can be a game changer. Dandelion and milk thistle may be enjoyed raw, cooked, as rich teas, or in a variety of supplements.

Transform your health and address common deficiencies with The Fab Five. These five supplements are crucial to overall wellness and healthy aging. They include: multivitamins, vitamin D3, magnesium, fish oil, and probiotics. In combination with a whole, fresh foods diet, these Fab Five set the stage for long term health.

But it's FAT FREE! Isn't it a healthy choice when the box says "low fat", "zero calorie", or "sugar free"? The short answer: no. When fat or calories are removed from a processed food, something else is put in it's place. More often than not, that substitute is scarier than the fat itself. In this month's newsletter, Dr. Gleason dives into the myths surrounding fat and how we can achieve healthy, long term weight loss.

Dr. Gleason is always singing the praises of coconut's beneficial medium-chain fatty acids! The MCFAs in coconut milk stimulate your metabolism supporting weight loss. Full fat coconut milk also nourishes the gut with its restorative electrolytes and healthy fats. Making this recipe, the perfect combination of nutritious and indulgent. ​It's as simple as chilling a can overnight, mixing in the sweetener of your choice, and whipping up those creamy peaks. This recipe is raw, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and refined sugar free. Enjoy!

Sore throat? Nausea? Migraine? We've got you covered. The Natural First Aid Kit is a "must have" for every healthy home. Family friendly, natural remedies for everything from bugs bites to the common cold.

What's the not so secret ingredient in these Keto/Paleo tortillas? It's low calorie, rich in antioxidants- Cauliflower. Cauliflower is known for its health promoting, anti inflammatory phytochemicals and its versatility is perfect for this low carb recipe. Try them with fish tacos or grass fed steak fajitas. You won't believe these delicious tortillas are made with a cruciferous vegetable!