The holidays are in full swing and this is the time family gatherings inspire not our finest eating habits. Usually, temptations are reserved for an occasional birthday or anniversary but with the consecutive holidays indulgences of eggnog, cookies, cakes, holiday roasts and alcohol are hardly avoid...
Did you know that your gut is your body’s largest immune system organ? That’s right, 70% of your immune system is harbored around your gut. Why is this important? When you have an unhealthy gut, you have an imbalanced immune system, which leads to chronic inflammation. This is why an unhealthy gut n...
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a cause of respiratory illness in children. The virus usually causes a common cold but sometimes may infect the lungs and breathing passages, causing breathing problems in infants and young children. At FMI, we’re committed to your family’s health and...
What are organ meats? Also known as offal, they are the consumable organs of animals. The most commonly consumed organ meats including liver, tongue, heart, kidneys, thymus gland, and pancreas come from cows, pigs, lambs, goats, chickens, and ducks. A lost tradition: eating organ meats is a pract...
With our hectic lifestyles and our increased exposure to toxic substances that overload our immune system, more and more people are living with chronic allergies that significantly impact their health and quality of life. Seasonal allergies, sometimes called hay fever or rhinitis, affect more than 5...
The Healthy Gut Just as your skin forms a barrier to the world outside of your body, your gut forms a barrier inside your body. The surface area of your gut is 200 times larger than your skin. Laid out flat, your intestines would cover an entire tennis court. To achieve proper absorption, the gut li...
Inflammation occurs naturally as part of your body’s immune response. When your body experiences an “insult,” like an injury, an invading chemical, or a foreign microbe, it sends inflammatory cells to the rescue, which may cause redness, swelling, or even pain. This is natural and normal. Problems...
The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
National Protein Day is February 27 and a day we shed light on the health benefits of one of the body’s most basic building blocks: PROTEIN. Protein helps develop bones, skin, cartilage, and blood — also increasing energy, promoting weight loss and increased muscle gains.Here are some facts ...
We all want more energy to keep up with life’s demands and to simply feel our best! There are many benefits to an energetic lifestyle, some include an increased ability to self regulate, focus, and process information. Emotional benefits include increased mood, positive outlook, tolerance of others,...
