Strong Meridian Blog
Winter-proof your health
10 small habits to keep your immune system strong As the days grow shorter and colder, our bodies naturally face more immune challenges. Incorporating a few new daily habits, you can fortify your defenses and head into winter feeling resilient. Here are the first five...
Feeding akkermansia: your gut’s best ally
This artle may contain affiliate posts. When it comes to gut health, most people have heard of probiotics like Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium. But there's another key player gaining attention in the world of microbiome science: Akkermansia muciniphila. Though hard...
Ashwagandha as a Functional Food
This post may contain affiliate links. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an ancient herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. Its usage as an adaptogen, hormonal balancer and immune stimulator dates back for over 3,000 years.. Often called “Indian ginseng,” it is...
Vitamin C: Which is the Best
This post may contain affiliate links. Vitamin C is one of the most well-known and essential nutrients in the human diet. It’s crucial for a variety of bodily functions, from boosting the immune system to supporting skin health and reducing inflammation. But did you...
Everything is Better with Bitters
This site uses affiliate links. Thank you for supporting me. I love bitters. I think everything is better with bitters. Their sharp, pungent flavor tantalizes the taste buds and really gets the digestive juices flowing. Bitters are a foundational part of herbal...
Declutter your pantry for a healthier you
A pantry purge is a great way to support daily healthy food choices and improve meal planning. If you have never done a pantry purge, it can certainly be an eye opening experience. After all, ultra-processed foods, food chemicals and sugar easily sneak their way into our pantry and these things cause us to lose our focus, eat more foods, and gain weight.
Great Oral Care At Home
A healthy mouth has a pH range between 7.0 to 7.5. Within this range healthy bacteria like Streptococcus salivarius and Lactobacillus reuteri flourish. Teeth are smooth, white, and cavity free. Every meal we eat or sugary beverage we consume lowers this...
5 Reasons You Can’t Sleep
Sleep is essential for good health. While we sleep, our body repairs itself, detoxifies, stores memories, and even makes hormones. Children and teenagers need between ten to twelve hours of sleep for proper growth and development while adults need an average of...
Whole Body Benefits of Castor Oil
Castor oil is the oil produced from pressing castor beans. It is a thicker, pale yellow colored oil high in Vitamin E and Omega-6 and -9 fatty acids. While conventional doctors and the internet will advise against using castor oil, it's typically prescribed by...
Magnesium, Oh My!
Clarifying Magnesium Supplementation Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in bodily functions like muscle and nerve movement (think about how your heart beats), blood sugar management (your body needs magnesium for over 3,000 different chemical...
Liver Health & Energetic Flow
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver plays a vital role in maintaining the body's overall balance and health. It is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and blood throughout the body. A well-functioning liver ensures that these energies circulate...
Celebrating Your Independence From IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is labeled as a disorder affecting the stomach and intestines with symptoms ranging from gas and bloating, pain, cramping or even frequent bouts of diarrhea or constipation. Popular commercials can lead people to believe the only way to...