Is Life Worth Living? It All Depends on the Liver

by Ferdi Appelgryn | Jan 21, 2019 | C Beyond Health

This quote by William James may be a clever play on words but to ensure optimal health and vitality, a healthy the liver is essential. Every day, we are exposed to a number of environmental toxins, processed foods, toxic products, and other harmful toxins that affect...

Nootropics are the latest buzzword in health, but what does that mean?

by Ferdi Appelgryn | Nov 13, 2018 | C Beyond Health

Nootropic, n., adj. — from the Greek nous (“mind”) and trepein (“to bend” or “turn”), literally meaning “mind turning.” Pronounced: no-uh-TROH-pic. A nootropic is a substance that enhances cognition. But given the brain’s complexity, this descriptor is inadequate....

Have you heard of Ionized Alkaline drinking water?

by Ferdi Appelgryn | Sep 25, 2018 | C Beyond Health

When I first started on the alkaline diet and learning about alkaline water I had NO idea what ionized water was, whether it was different to a distilled, reverse osmosis or why I couldn’t just use pH drops in my tap water. The whole thing about water ionizers just...

Could Antibiotics Be Making You Fat?

by Ferdi Appelgryn | Aug 12, 2018 | C Beyond Health

Have you ever wondered how gut microbes affect not only your health but also your weight? From as far back as the 1940s, farmers began to notice that low doses of antibiotics helped to fatten livestock. In humans, it has been noted that regular courses of antibiotics...

Meal Ideas for Healthy Gut Bacteria

by Ferdi Appelgryn | Aug 7, 2018 | C Beyond Health

Looking for some simple meal ideas that help to promote healthy gut bacteria? We have got you covered. There are a number of easy to make dishes that will help to promote a healthy gut. From smoothies to main dishes, these meals are quick, simple, and also delicious....

The 5 HORMONES that cause your weight-loss and how to optimize them!

by Ferdi Appelgryn | Aug 2, 2018 | C Beyond Health

1. CORTISOL The “stress hormone”. Your body produces cortisol when it senses stress. While it’s often necessary, too much cortisol means your body is spending a lot of time in “fight or flight mode” vs. “rest and digest” mode. Your body is storing fat instead of...