Blog in the field.
Health and wellness articles from Romeo Brooks's twenty years of consultations — plans, formulations, and the practice notes he tells every patient.
Root Cause vs. Symptom: A Simple Framework for Thinking About Wellness
What's the real difference between treating a symptom and addressing a root cause? This piece breaks down a simple 3-question framework you can use to tell them apart, plus where digestion usually fits into the picture.
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Why Your Bowel Movements Are a Daily Health Report Card
Bowel movements are the most consistently overlooked health data most of us have access to, and they cost nothing to check. This...
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The 5 Stages of Detox: What's Really Happening in Your Body
Detox isn't a single event. It's a five-stage sequence your liver, gut, kidneys, and lymph run every day. Here's what happens at...
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Plant Protein vs. Whey: Which Fits a Whole-Food Lifestyle?
Whey wins on speed and leucine density. Plant protein wins on digestive tolerance, fiber, and fit with a whole-food way of eating....
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Probiotics vs Prebiotics vs Postbiotics: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Probiotics are live bacteria, prebiotics are the fiber that feeds them, and postbiotics are what those bacteria produce. Here's how the trio...
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Probiotics vs Prebiotics vs Postbiotics: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Probiotics are the live bacteria, prebiotics are the fiber that feeds them, and postbiotics are the beneficial compounds they produce. Here is...
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Bloating After Every Meal? 9 Hidden Causes and Natural Fixes
If you feel puffy and uncomfortable no matter how carefully you eat, your digestion is trying to tell you something. This guide...
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Probiotics vs Prebiotics: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Probiotics are live bacteria. Prebiotics are the fiber that feeds them. Here is a clear breakdown of probiotics vs prebiotics, who benefits...
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Leaky Gut Syndrome: Signs, Causes, and 7 Natural Ways to Heal It
Bloating that won't quit, mystery skin flares, brain fog you can't shake — they may all trace back to the same place:...
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