The “Dirty Dozen” Ingredients to AvoidBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani With over 82,000 ingredients used in body care products (an 1 in 8 being an industrial chemical), I wanted to share a condensed list of the Dirty Dozen ingredients to avoid. These chemicals range from hormone... Read More
Healthy Gut Function Can Boost Your Immune SystemBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Healthy gut function can help improve and boost your immune system. It is your gut that helps to improve your body’s ability to fight infections. Our localized immune system is where 80% of your immune system... Read More
Telomeres: How to Have Younger DNABy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Can your DNA predict your lifespan? Well, maybe partially! New research on telomeres, a structure found on the ends of our chromosomes, may give us a glimpse into our health and longevity. What Are Telomeres? The... Read More
Natural Solutions for Seasonal AllergiesBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani If you suffer from allergies, you’re not alone–seasonal allergies affect an estimated 40 million to 60 million people yearly. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are several underlying factors... Read More
Antimicrobial Efficacy of Essential Oils & How to Use ThemBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Essential oils are aromatic compounds extracted from plants, commonly through steam distillation or cold pressed methods. An essential oil from one plant may contain anywhere from a dozen to several hundred individual compounds. Even trace amounts... Read More
Vitamin C and Your Immune SystemBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani Loading up on Vitamin C is a great first line of defense during cold and flu season. Many know instinctively to reach for vitamin C at the first signs of illness, and that’s for good reason.... Read More
Healthy Body & Mind: Self-Care While Social DistancingBy Dr. Justin Marchegiani I know it can be isolating and distressing to be cooped up in the house all day. It really throws a wrench into your normal routine, and is a constant reminder that things aren't right. Current... Read More