Cascara Sagrada and Cleansing

Health information on the internet - there’s a lot that’s true, more that’s untrue, and most that’s hard to find a clear consensus on. B vitamins are no exception. An old and long-held belief is that vitamin B supplements are derived from coal tar and/or petroleum-based compounds. The claim has been popularized so strongly that some people opt not to consume B vitamins at all. On the other hand, others claim that B vitamins should be a foundational supplement for most people. Consi...

Spirulina is a class of cyanobacterium or blue-green algae that grows in fresh and marine waters in certain sunny environments across the world.1 Spirulina has been used for centuries by many different cultures for its nutrient density.2 The WHO has classified it as a “superfood.” There are many different species of spirulina, but the most well-studied are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. plantensis grows in Hawaii and is considered to be superior in cleanliness as i...

With contagious viruses being such a hot topic, such as the flu, everyone is looking for natural antiviral herbs and plants that actually work. If you missed our email last week on the coronavirus you can check it out by clicking here.  In today’s time, there are many individuals who choose to get an influenza vaccination or the flu shot. Unfortunately, this is only 80% effective due to the mutating strains of the influenza virus; in addition, these vaccines teach our immune system in a na...

Moringa has become one of the most impressive plants to hit the health market and goes by 100 different names in different languages around the world. The plant is native to the Himalayan mountains and parts of Africa and India. One of the best parts of Moringa is that it comes packed with over 90 protective compounds, including isothiocyanates, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.  To date, there have been over 1,300 articles, studies, and reports focused on the benefits of moringa, finding that...

  There has been a lot of noise around the possible benefits of CBD Oil. With the release of our CBD IQ Gummies, we have received a lot of questions around CBD in general. There is a lot of confusion around CBD and how it may affect our body. It has been just about 25 years since the endocannabinoid system was discovered, meaning we are just not beginning to learn about CBD and its benefits in the body. While the research is ongoing, it is also promising. Let's cover some of the top q...

You can thank age for many things; wisdom, life experience—you get better with age. But, along with age comes wrinkles, joint pain, and other issues that you can thank diminishing collagen levels for. Collagen is natural. It’s found seemingly everywhere in your body, from your muscles to your digestive system. It offers many benefits and is almost like the “glue” that holds you together. Without it, you may feel like you’re falling apart.   What Is Collagen? Collagen...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com Face it - you live in a world of distractions, and some of them can’t be helped! If you’ve ever struggled to check all of the boxes on your to-do list or multitask to get everything done, you understand the difficulty of focusing on one thing when the world seems to be pulling you in a million different directions. It’s great to work on reducing your stress and extraneous res...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com Is the mid-day slump a regular occurrence in your life? You know you feel heavy pulling yourself out of bed on a daily basis, and by the end of the day, it’s all you can do to keep your eyes open at a dinner with friends. If you’re someone who is already holding their fourth cup of coffee by 3:00 o’clock and “powering through” a HIIT workout in search of a little more ene...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com   Collagen: you’re pouring it in your coffee, adding it to smoothies, seeing it pop up in workout drinks, and even baking it into cookies! But, admit it, you’ve wondered, “What is this white powder, and why is everyone so obsessed with it?” Collagen is a primary ingredient in our Bone Broth IQ, and its healing properties extend far beyond what the average consumer hea...

There is no denying it - turmeric is hot in the nutrition world right now. It’s being taken in supplement form, used as a spice in a wide variety of foods, and even getting made into a drink that rivals your daily latte, golden milk! Whether you’re a turmeric snob or a newbie to the scene, we believe that this powerful ingredient will be sticking around for the long haul. Turmeric is a great example of a functional food: a food that can be used in a variety of ways, for both preventive purpo...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com Devil’s claw is a root that is making a name for itself in the world of natural pain remedies. It is one of the most frequently used supplements for arthritis, but its abilities don’t stop there. The root, or the Harpogophytum procumbens plant, is found in the Kalahari savannah of southern Africa, and it is dried to produce the supplement that we ingest (6). The plant actually ha...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com Ginger - it’s in your smoothies, on the side of your sushi roll, and showing up in more trendy foods than you can count. People consume it in supplements, juice shots, and even grate the ginger root into their dishes. Rather than jump on the bandwagon without any understanding, we’re going to unpack the nutritional benefits of ginger, specifically the anti-inflammatory power it h...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com Burdock root has recently become a hot topic in the functional medicine community, but it’s been used in holistic medicine for centuries! An ingredient in our KidneyIQ, Burdock Root is best known for its ability to detox your blood, lymphatic system, and skin! But before we dive too deep, let’s back up and talk first about the importance of supporting your kidneys and detoxifica...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com Whether you’re dealing with the occasional sore muscles or chronic pain, managing your comfort is no small feat. Pain is often tied to sleep disruption and depressive symptoms (3). For those who do suffer from widespread and unceasing pain from injuries or autoimmune conditions, finding natural alternatives to NSAIDs can feel like an impossible burden. Thankfully, our PainIQ supple...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com “Cleansing” is a scary concept because so many companies do it in the wrong way. Diet pills and laxatives should not be considered beneficial forms of supporting the body’s natural elimination processes. However, we do need solutions that actually impact our digestive health in a positive manner, in order to combat the expected toxins and splurges that make their way into our d...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com There is no one solution to weight loss. Weight gain happens for a variety of reasons including hormonal changes, consumption of excess calories, autoimmune conditions, stress, and the slowing of metabolism that can occur as a result of any of these factors. Rather than focus on a change in the scale, it’s crucial to serve your body with nutrients that aid in metabolic processes to...

By: Griffin McKenzie   Entrepreneur, Health Coach, and Blogger  @griffinmckenzie www.griffinmckenzie.com In this day and age, we’ve all heard of people popping melatonin supplements to help them sleep. Some people experience dramatic results, while others aren’t impressed by the effects. In this post, we’ll unpack the science behind melatonin, who can benefit from it, and the most effective way to feel the results. What is it? Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland ...

Product(s) Used in: Mood IQ and Sleep IQ Mucuna pruriens is a potent ingredient that promotes elevated mood and libido enhancement (male and female) and one of the best superfoods available. This potent ingredient can have beneficial effects on the body's mental well-being, energy levels, ability to relax and overall weight management. Lifestyle’s today can often get in the way of getting a full night of sleep. Running on Coffee driven by fumes only adds to the problem. Sleeping pills a...