What are adrenals? Our adrenals sit right on top of our kidneys and produce numerous hormones like adrenaline, sex hormones, and cortisol—the hormone that responds when we are stressed. We can think of our adrenals as the “fight or flight” production center. They are...
The days are getting shorter here in the Pacific Northwest, and there’s almost some subconscious timer or internal clock that lets you know it’s getting to be the holiday season. While there can be a lot to look forward to, sometimes the excitement of decorations,...
A common experience among our clients here at Starkel Nutrition is inflammation of some sort. Inflammation is a normal process that we all experience. It is the body’s reaction to injury, infection, or disease. There are foods that might be promoting...
Do you suffer from an autoimmune condition such as celiac disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, or some other kind? Are you tired of your family or friends telling you that your symptoms are “in your head” or tired of...
Some of the most common complaints we receive from clients are about gastrointestinal (GI) issues. They are widely common. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 60 to 70 million Americans are...
One commonly overlooked aspect of immune function resides in a very unglamorous part of our bodies: our guts. Our gut bacteria modulates our immune function and does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to defending us against parasites, bacteria, and yes, even...
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