Dr. Christina Parks

Tuesday, Aug. 18th at 8 pm EST. Link to join in comments. Unfortunately, it isn’t a surprise to find out that a virus that was engineered to be highly inflammatory and is now known to set up a chronic infection in the gut has led to increased diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in our children. Researchers are investigating whether SARS-CoV-2 may increase risk by affecting the immune system, the pancreas, and the gut microbiome, including changes in intestinal barrier function, often called “leaky gut.” In this lecture, Dr. Parks will explain the latest research, discuss the important connection between gut health and the immune system, and share practical steps families can take to support immune resilience and overall health.

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You hoped and prayed your garden would do well, but now what do you do with all this produce. We discuss all sorts of tips and tricks for reducing garden overwhelm as well as storing and incorporating fresh produce into your everyday meals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwpnj0csTRQ

When there’s a lot of cabbage, this is one of my favorite go-to garden to table meals and always a favorite with children!

July 28th at 8 pm EST for members of VITA. Memberships only $12.95 a month because I want this to be accessible to everyone. Those who join LIVE will be able to ask questions. Beyond the Scale: How GLP-1 Analogs Reshape Human Metabolism with Dr. Christina Parks New weight-loss injections are being hailed as miracle drugs—but their effects go far beyond appetite suppression. From GLP-1 analogs like Ozempic and Wegovy to newer multi-pathway drugs like Retatrutide, these compounds are reshaping how the body senses hunger, stores energy, burns fat, and regulates metabolism. She does a deep dive into the studies looking at adverse events, including thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, and the effects of slowing intestinal motility so you can know what the real risk is beyond "safe and effective" and how each product stacks up. Link in my stories and Bio.

One of the most important (and often overlooked) ways to support your body during smoke events is simply staying well hydrated. Your airways are lined with microscopic cilia that continuously sweep mucus, trapped particles, and debris out of your lungs. Those cilia work best when the airway surface is properly hydrated. Dehydration can make mucus thicker and more difficult to clear, reducing one of your body’s primary defense mechanisms. Hydration won’t “detox” wildfire smoke, but it helps your lungs do what they were designed to do. Vitamin C is also one of the lungs’ primary antioxidants, and a randomized human study found that supplementation during periods of high PM2.5 exposure reduced several markers of inflammation while supporting the body’s antioxidant defenses. During major smoke events, staying hydrated, reducing additional exposure, and supporting your body’s natural defense systems are simple but meaningful steps toward resilience. Join us on FB and YouTube Tuesday (July 21st) for Episode 11 of “Cutting Through the Hype” where we’ll take a deeper dive into wildfire smoke, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), oxidative stress, and practical strategies for protecting yourself and your family. Link in my profile and stories. Ren, Jingyi et al. “Vascular benefits of vitamin C supplementation against fine particulate air pollution in healthy adults: A double-blind randomised crossover trial.” Ecotoxicology and environmental safety vol. 241 (2022): 113735. doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113735 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35689890/ Bai, Xu et al. “Vitamin C attenuates low-level PM2.5 exposure-induced lung inflammation and mitochondrial loss.” Environment international vol. 206 (2025): 109929. doi:10.1016/j.envint.2025.109929 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41252941/ Jin, Xiaoting et al. “Amelioration of particulate matter-induced oxidative damage by vitamin c and quercetin in human bronchial epithelial cells.” Chemosphere vol. 144 (2016): 459-66. doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.09.023 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26386771/

Episode 9: What CAN they eat? Simple Recipes for Special Diets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eqQ6rab760

Episode #9 of Cutting Through the Hype with Mara and Christina. Lots of meal ideas for those with special diets. Link to the full episode in the comments. Find us on YouTube, Apple podcast or Spotify and make sure to subscribe.

Sometimes dealing with insects is low tech. Just brush them into a jar of soapy water. For Japanese Beetles with wings, do it early in the morning when it’s cool and they are moving slow.

You’ve got lettuce. Maybe you’ve got cabbage. What you need is this amazing ginger-soy vinaigrette to take it from a great garden haul…to pure luxurious indulgence. Think the dressing you get at a Japanese steakhouse. Right in time for your summer festivities.

This was such and important episode and my sister breaks down the nitty gritty of how she healed her son's gut and autoimmunity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHcHIDBeIN8

My sister realized her son had scarlet fever which had triggered an autoimmune response causing his immune system to attack his brain. In episode 8 of Cutting Through the Hype, Amber describes her journey and shares what she did to address the root cause issues and to heal his gut. Link to the full episode in the comments.