Category Archives: Gut/Brain Connection

The Secret About Weight Loss

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath I am going to cut to the chase right away today. Weight loss really has nothing to do with weight loss. I know, you’re thinking “Glen, are you crazy?” Crazy, maybe, but just being realistic here. Maybe we can say it’s just about weight loss if you are undergoing liposuction […]

Does Your Tongue Look Like This?

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath There are many signs and signals that you body will provide you in regard to your health. A few weeks ago I shared what those little red raised dots on your body or scalp means. Remember, they were called cherry angiomas. If you missed that article, read this here. Today […]

What They Don’t Tell You About Fiber

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Fiber, fiber, fiber… I hear it all the time. If you have a digestive issue, you need to eat more fiber. What, you can’t eat enough to reach the recommended daily goal? Well, then take a fiber supplement. Right? Heck, even the prestigious Journal of Nutrition said this about 5 […]

The #1 Factor in Anti-Aging Part II

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Last week we started a conversation regarding the number one factor in anti-aging which is the health of your brain. If you missed that article, you can read this here. Last week I left you hanging a bit. I discussed the impact of your brain on anti-aging and even provided […]

The #1 Factor in Anti-Aging

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Age can be considered linear or metabolic. Your linear age is something you celebrate (or not) every year with your birthday. Every year passes and you add another year. I know you “get” that. But your metabolic age is something completely different. Your metabolic age is tied into the overall […]

You Might Not Know You’re Constipated

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath Based on statistics from an article from Dr. Mercola “Constipation is more than an aggravating condition; this silent epidemic has led to more than 6 million doctors’ visits and 700,000 emergency room visits, and costs billions of dollars in direct and indirect health care costs.” And you would think that […]

Feeling Depressed, You Must Be Deficient in Prozac?

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath I’ve heard this story thousands of times from clients in the past. You visit your doctor, complaining of some physical symptoms and feeling a bit down and unmotivated. Your doctor then feels that ordering blood work would uncover some ailment that they can diagnose and treat, but when the results […]

What’s In Your Poop?

By Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath There’s many different symptoms you may experience when dealing with a digestive problem and there are many difference causes of digestive issue also, but today I am going to share with you the single biggest factor for your digestive that I see with clients on a consistent basis. So really, […]

Suffering with Acid Reflux, GERD or Heartburn?

What your doctor didn’t tell you and your pharmacist didn’t have time to tell you about your medication. The Truth About PPI’s (Proton-Pump Inhibitors) By Robert Jones PharmD So, you’ve been suffering from heartburn. Every few nights, you experience a tight pain and burning sensation in your chest.  You know it isn’t a heart condition; […]

How did I reach my high school weight?

by Glen Depke, Traditional Naturopath You saw it right, I am currently at my high school weight! Not bad for 52 years old… I am not saying this to brag or rub it in the face of others dealing with weight issues. I am sharing this because I am no better or worse than you. […]