How Does Breastfeeding Shape Baby’s Immune System & Gut Health

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Pregnancy Leave a Comment

The intricacies of the human body are vast. It’s only recently that we’re beginning to understand the true makeup of our microbiome and what these tens of trillions of microorganisms are capable of. This blog is going to examine the connections between breastfeeding, baby immune system health, and gut health. Gut bacteria helps to shape and strengthen our immune systems over …

The Great Pumpkin and All Its Nutrition

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

Pumpkin season has finally arrived and with it comes an array of pumpkin goodies. Pumpkin soup, beer, pie, latte, bread… the list goes on and on. And as long as you aren’t over indulging in the sweet pumpkin treats, there are a lot of health benefits that this bright orange gourd brings to the table. 1. Mood Enhancement Pumpkin seeds …