• Bloating
• Headaches
• Brain fog
• Diarrhea
• Cramps
• Nausea
• Gas
• Feeling worse after eating sugars
• UTIs
• Yeast infections
• Vaginal itching
• White patches on tongue
• Oral thrush
• Low mood
• Joint pain
• Red spots on tongue
• Jock itch
• Skin fungus
• Athlete’s foot
• Toe nail fungus

These are all potential symptoms of candida/fungal overgrowth. It’s actually an incredibly common issue that I see in many of my clients due to the overwhelming amount of toxicity that we have in today’s world! And we absolutely have simple steps that we can take over time to address it at a root cause level.

The problem is that…

When you see a “conventional medicine” trained practitioner, whether it be your family doctor or nurse practitioner, OB-GYN, podiatrist, etc for candida/fungal issues, they will typically go with some type of anti-fungal medication like nystatin or fluconazole, maybe some Monistat if it’s a vaginal yeast infection, some type of topical anti-fungal cream if its a fungal infection on the foot or elsewhere on the skin.

And it’s not that these things DON’T address the fungal overgrowth, but they’re not getting the root of the issue. They’re not address the other factors that create the perfect environment for the candida to be able to overgrow.

For too many years I too relied on a never-ending cycle of nystatin, fluconazole, etc, to manage my recurring Candida and yeast infections. My Integrative MD had me leverage those products, in addition to countless antifungal herbs to address the never-ending candida overgrowth cycle.

I couldn’t understand why it kept coming back. But my functional MD was there to write a script anytime I needed it. I’d be much more cognizant of my sugar🍪 intake as well until symptoms resolve it, and then when everything appeared to be back to normal, I figured I was in the clear, only to have it become an issue in another few months.

I, like so many others, was stuck in this cycle because I never addressed the other variables.

❌Environmental toxins

❌Parasites

❌Mold

❌Heavy metals

❌Birth control usage

❌Antidepressant usage

❌Adderall usage

❌Poor nervous system regulation

They were all at the root of this never ending cycle. I may have been addressing the candida, but the rest of the terrain in my body still remained ideal for candida overgrowth.

Let’s unpack some of these root cause variables so you can better understand how they can be correlated!

🔺Poor Nervous System Regulation & Stress: Both keep the ileocecal valve open, connecting the small and large intestines, contributing to issues like SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and gut dysbiosis (imbalanced gut microbiome). Stress and nervous system dysregulation also contribute to gut permeability, inflammation, and often lead to impaired digestion and/or slowed bowel motility that have a downstream affect for candida overgrowth.

🔺Environmental toxins: Toxins like the commonly used pesticide/herbicide, Glyphosate (aka Round Up), affects the lymphatics of the gut and contributes to inflammatory bowel diseases like colitis and  as well as other inflammatory gut conditions like Leaky Gut and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. An inflamed gut creates perfect conditions for fungal overgrowth. Additionally, Glyphosate disrupts the microbial balance of the gut, allowing for fungal overgrowth.

🔺Parasites: Not only do many of them send chemical messengers, slowing bowel motility, causing a downstream effect on bacterial/fungal overgrowth. But they also are sponges for other toxins and pathogens that they harbor and release over time, contributing to a toxic environment that encourages fungal overgrowth

Mold & Heavy Metals: Both of these families of toxins can cause gut permeability, suppress immune system function, be used to create biofilms in the gut to help protect other pathogens who want to take up host in the GI tract, and of course, create the perfect environment for Candida and SIBO!

So now the question is, “What are some of our options we can leverage to address these root causes and break the cycle?”

If you are solely committed to self-navigating the process of addressing candida overgrowth (while also supporting the appropriate drainage pathways and simultaneously addressing some coinciding root causes), CellCore’s Stomach Support Kit Protocol would probably be my go-to product. 

This protocol is a carefully curated 3-month protocol designed to help you open up your drainage pathways to prepare your body for deeper detox and clean up, strategically support specific drainage pathways ongoingly that tend to play the biggest role in fungal overgrowth issues, and move you through the use of proprietary herbal blends, bioactive carbon binders, and probiotics that are specifically geared toward addressing candida and other fungal overgrowth, mold, heavy metals, parasites, and environmental toxins at the mitochondrial level to give you a powerful, comprehensive approach to breaking the candida cycle.

If you don’t already have a CellCore customer account with me, please create one using Patient Direct Code BX35QNDP.

To YOUR Healing,

Allyssa LaScala, IHP

P.S. If you’re dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, colitis, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, GERD, SIBO, SIFO, leaky gut, or other gut diagnoses, keep these variables in mind. The same root causes are at the core of these gut issues!

P.S.S. If you continue to have reoccurring infections, whether it be candida, other gut issues, or even other infections like Lyme Disease or Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), you HAVE to start looking at these other root cause variables like mold, metals, parasites, environmental toxins, nervous system dysregulation, medications, unaddressed dental infections, etc

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Especially in the world of detoxing, this can be incredibly common. And we often don’t want to give up on taking the product altogether, but we’re not a fan of any symptoms that come along with taking that standard dosing and wish there was a way we could easily modify it.

Or maybe you have a child who you want to take the same approach with due to needing to modify their dosage in a way that is more appropriate for their particular age or weight?

It’s very possible that you, a partner, child or other family member may even find it challenging to swallow capsules or tablets altogether and you wish there was an effective way to get the product in your system using some other method.

Or maybe you are similar to myself and so many of my clients and you’ve dealt with compromised gut function for quite some time. So you’re interested in taking some helpful steps to optimize the absorption and utilization of supplements you’re consuming but wondering if your gut is doing a good job at breaking down all of these capsules?!

Well, using specific foods and beverages as delivery vehicles to empty your capsule contents or even ground up tablet contents into can be a GAME-CHANGER!

When it comes to micro-dosing a product for you or a loved one, choose one of these delivery vehicles, take ⅛-¼ capsule of the product (or whatever dosage you or your practitioner has deemed appropriate), shake those capsule

contents or tablet contents into a spoonful or so of that food or a splash of that beverage, and get it down with ease!

For those who do not need to micro-dose but are looking to utilize one of these delivery vehicles to consume the capsule or tablet contents in a “free form” or to help support better absorption, you simply add the full amount into your delivery vehicle and enjoy!

I promise you, these items taste so much better than just adding it to water, but if that’s your thing, go for it! 

In full transparency, most times, I’m simply taking a swig of water and holding it in my mouth, emptying the capsule straight into my mouth and then swallowing it all down! But I’ve been doing this for years and just find this to be the most efficient for me [no pressure LOL].

If size, taste, quantity, etc., are impacting your ability to take a product, then utilizing delivery vehicles like these could be the perfect solution.

Side note – if you are someone who can swallow capsules and would prefer not to open up your capsule contents into a food or beverage but you know you still need to microdose a product, consider purchasing empty hypromellose capsules at your local grocery store or online supplement dispensary and empty part of the original capsule contents into this empty capsule to consume as needed!

These are just a few of many considerations that we can take into account when on our healing journey. If you love the bio-individualized approach to healing and would love to take the next step to link arms as practitioner and client, dive into your case history, symptomatology, and received more customized recommendations for other factors in your protocol.

Can’t wait to chat,

Allyssa LaScala, IHP

P.S. Remember, you always have options—BUT please talk to your practitioner before making adjustments to your detox protocol. Opening up the contents could affect the integrity of the product overall. For example, Betaine HCL is one of the only products I will advise a client NOT to open due to its erosive, acidic properties. Always double-check!

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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Aid In Weight Loss?

It’s highly likely that you have heard of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and the endless list of benefits it supposedly has. It’s definitely been one of the most popular health buzz words over the last few years, coming up in conversations about skin care, heart health, weight loss, and more. It almost seems to be one of those “fix-all” ingredients (kind of like coconut oil being the said solution for everything).

But today, we’re going to focus the primary ways it may benefit you in your weight loss journey…

1.) Apple Cider Vinegar can help maintain normal blood sugar levels. 

How does this relate to you in your weight loss journey? Out-of-whack blood sugar levels lead to hormonal fluctuations, cravings (you know when you feel like a raveous creature), poor sleep, and more. One study found vinegar consumption to decrease blood sugar levels by an average of 31% after eating white bread (which normally will quickly spikes blood sugar). In another study, scientists gave ACV to diabetic rats for four weeks and found that it significantly reduced their blood sugar levels. Talk about a simple biohack!

2.) Apple Cider Vinegar can help increase satiety.

Studies have shown that taking ACV can help increase your level of satiety, or feeling of being full, which can clearly work in your favor when trying to lose weight! Feeling full can consequently help you to consume less calories and more easily control your cravings. One study found that, on average, people who incorporated ACV into their daily regimen consumed almost 300 LESS calories per day compared to those who did not drink ACV! Whhhhaaatttttt?!?!?

And last but not least….

3.) Apple Cider Vinegar can help relieve symptoms of Acid Reflux.

You may be sitting there thinking, “What does that have to do with weight loss”? If you’re anything like I used to be when I would get acid reflux, you may use food consumption to try and “calm it down”. This can ultimately lead to unnecessary calorie consumption, leading you further and further from your goal.

When we think about Acid Reflux or GERD, we tend to think that we need to REDUCE the amount of acid in our stomach, with something such as Tums or Prilosec. It’s not your fault that this is your initial thought. Most doctors are telling you to follow the regimen. But an anti-acid product is not your solution. In most cases, when experiencing acid reflux, we should not be trying to reduce our stomach acid, but SUPPORT IT.  Most times, Acid Reflux and GERD are symptoms of lack of acid in your stomach, NOT an overabundance. By taking ACV you actually increasing the acid in your stomach, helping to restore its natural pH, and neutralizing your reflux symptoms. If you know this is an issue for you, I recommend drinking your ACV around meal times or when you know will be consuming a more protein rich meal.

If you’ve ever taken straight shots of Apple Cider Vinegar, you know it’s not the greatest tasting drink in the world and can be a little difficult to choke down. So I’ve decided to throw in a few ACV Drink & Tonic Recipes into my next 7-day Reset, starting Tuesday, May 28th! If you’re looking to jumpstart your weight loss journey, get ready for summer, and reset after the holiday weekend, check out the details of my 7 Day Reset HERE!

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Who Wants Chocolate For Breakfast?!

Do I have your attention? Good! I thought that would help get this moving in the right direction.

Have you ever wondered what you could eat for breakfast that tastes good AND is actually healthy? You very well maybe be sitting there thinking to yourself, “Yes Allyssa, I have. But Chocolate?! C’monnnnnnnn”. I know, I know. But I promise you want to hear me out! I’ve yet to let you down and I’m not going to start now.

With so many breakfast options and endless opinions of what you should choose to break your fast, how do you possibly know how to make the right choice?! If you’re anything like me, there are countless mornings where you barely have enough time to sit down and pee. Let alone cook up an elaborate breakfast concoction. This smoothie recipe is perfect for you, Super Mom. Even better news, it’s only six ingredients, with chocolate being one of them of course. This is just ONE of the countless delicious recipes I provide for you in my 7 DAY RESET program!

What you eat in the morning (or afternoon if you incorporate intermittent fasting) has a HUGE effect on the rest of your day, your energy level, mood, and ESPECIALLY you hunger levels! Ladies, we tend to be even more sensitive to blood sugar and insulin dips and spikes, (HANGRY MUCH?). This smoothie recipe is exactly what you need to help control cravings, keep you full, keep you focused, and keep those hormones balanced!

Okay, let’s get to the fun part… THE RECIPE!!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 handful organic spinach (spinach is high on the dirty dozen list, always look for organic spinach. If you can’t find it fresh, check the freezer section. You can usually find it pretty cheap)
• ½ avocado (you can also find these frozen, which is what I do since mine ALWAYS go bad before I eat
  them)
• 1-2 TBSP Cacao Powder, NOT mini chocolate chips (sorry) Look for Raw Organic Dark Chocolate
• 1 scoop protein powder of choice (my favorites are PhysIQ Whey Protein or Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth protein depending on which I’m in the mood for)
• 1 cup nut milk of your choice or water (water or unsweetened vanilla almond milk are my preferences)
• 3-4 ice cubes if desired.
  ***Note- if using frozen avocado and spinach, you may not need as much ice***

DIRECTIONS:

Blend in the blender and ENJOY!

Smoothie Hacks:

Many smoothies can also be made ahead of time! I have several clients who like to make their shakes the night before, freeze them, then thaw them in the morning!

Another option is to whip up your shake and simply put it into a Blender Bottle or some type of bottle/cup that contains a whisk ball! Sometimes I will just drop my whisk ball right into my blender cup, spin on the lid and out the door we go.

My final smoothie hack for today is a huge time saver! Make yourself a week’s worth of “Freezer bags” filled with your pre-portioned smoothie ingredients! Measure out your spinach, avocado and Cacao powder put in a freezer bag or container and place in the freezer. Now they are ready go, just dump, add protein, nut milk and blend.

If you want access to more biohacking recipes just like this, a detailed meal plan, and want the perfect jumpstart to reaching your goals, you HAVE to check out the 7 DAY RESET! CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!!!

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it’s very possible that a lack of PREBIOTICS could be contributing to your difficulty in reaching your health, fitness, or weight loss goal.

There’s a lot of talk and emphasis on PRObiotics these days, but PREbiotics are not talked about nearly enough! So I’m going to help you understand what a prebiotic is, what the benefits are, and whether or not you should be taking one! [[To view info on probiotics and see my husband belly dance in the process, CLICK HERE]]

First of all, why do either of these components matter? Why are they essential to your health? Because they’re necessary for a well-functioning gut, and with your gut being your second brain, you need to support it in every way possible. Chances are, if you have some type of health issue going on, your gut is affecting it. If your hormones are unbalanced, your mood is unstable, you experience bloating, you deal with anxiety or depression, you’re tired, you deal with inflammation in any form, there it is HIGHLY LIKELY that it is stemming from your gut. So if you want to have more control over your body and your results, you need to take control your gut health.

What exactly is a prebiotic?

It’s a special type of soluble fiber that can be consumed via supplement or whole food sources. There are several different types of prebiotic fibers such as inulin, oligofructose, and fructoiligosaccaride (FOS) and you can find these fibers in many plants such as Jerusalem artichoke, chicory root, onions, garlic, bananas, etc. The problem most people encounter is that they won’t or can’t eat enough of these pre-biotic-rich foods to actually reap the benefits.

Do you need both prebiotics AND probiotics?

Yes, they have a synergistic relationship! Probiotics are the good bacteria that we need in our gut in order for it to function properly. Prebiotics are essentially the food that the probiotics need to eat in order to survive!

How do I personally consume my prebiotics?

I certainly get some of my prebiotic count from whole food sources. But I consume a prebiotic supplement as well. Many of the food sources that provide prebiotic fibers must be consumed raw (garlic, onion, asparagus, banana) and I find it difficult to consume those specific foods in high enough volume that it hits my daily recommended intake!

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What better day than National Donut Day to talk to you guys about How To Satisfy Cravings Without Ruining Your Progress!

Why Do You Have Cravings? What Are Some Healthy Alternatives? We discuss it all!

Top 3 Reasons For Cravings:

• Mineral Deficiency: deficient in magnesium, calcium, and other vitamins and minerals
• Hormonal Imbalances or fluctuations: stress, bodily changes, dietary choices, etc contribute to hormonal fluctuations
• Gut Health: Many hormones that are involved in cravings stem directly from your gut! If your gut isn’t in great health, cravings will likely result!

Healthy Alternatives:

• Regular Soda –> Zevia
• Juice –> AXIO or Herbal Tea
• Ice Cream –> Halo Top
• Chocolate Candy –> Protein Bars, Protein Shake Combos
• Baked Goods –> Protein Balls

KEY POINT: INCORPORATE HEALTHY FAT AND PROTEIN SOURCES IN WHATEVER YOU USE TO SATISFY YOUR CRAVING!

Want my FREE Combat Cravings Guide? CLICK HERE!

Want to see the Video I was referring to, where my husband belly dancing as we talk about Probiotics? CLICK HERE!

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How much weight should I be losing?
How quickly should I be losing weight?
How do I know if I’m hitting a weight loss plateau?
How quickly can I build lean muscle mass?

I answer all these questions and more in this recorded Facebook Live!

1.) Three to five lbs lost per week is the maximum amount of weight you should lose per week! In the beginning of a weight loss, health, or fitness journey, it is common for weight loss results to be more significant. I have clients who have lost 10 lbs their first week. But these clients were of a heavier stature and had A LOT to lose, released a lot of water weight, and cleansed a lot of gunk from their gut! If you go 2 consecutive weeks without a change in weight, measurements, progress pictures, you may be approaching a plateau and have to adjust certain variables of your meal plan or training regimen.

2.) The type of workout you’re doing DOES make a difference in how much weight you lose and how quickly you lose it! HIIT Cardio, Steady State Cardio, Resistance Training… every individual has a body with different needs!

3.) Average lean muscle mass that can be built per month depends on how long your have been engaging in resistance training! For a beginner, the max about of quality lean muscle mass you can build per month is about 1 to 1.5 lbs. For someone who has been incorporating resistance training for 4+ years, such as bodybuilders and athletes, maximum lean muscle mass built is 3 to 5 lbs.

4.) Your nutritional choices play the BIGGEST role in your success with weight loss! Not everybody digest carbs the same way, not everybody processes fats the same, not everybody needs the same amount of protein. We need to figure out what works best for YOU and YOUR body! Having your gut on point with a High Quality Probiotic, such as PhysIQ ProBio, is essential!

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Should You Be Doing A Cleanse?

When people hear the word Cleanse, they tend to think of it as a way to lose 5-10 lbs really fast, and likely spend half of their day in the bathroom to reap the results.

Is that truly what a cleanse should be used for? No.

Are all cleanses created equal? HELL NO.

There are HUNDREDS of Cleanse options out there:

> Colon Cleanse

> Liver Cleanse

> Juice Cleanse

> Master Cleanse

> Nektar Cleanse

> Water Cleanse

THE LIST GOES ON AND ON!!!!

There are a select few things that you need to consider when deciding to do a cleanse, as well as certain qualities you should be looking for when you choose the cleanse you’d like to do. I personally walk you through these steps in my video above!

You can find further details on the Cleanse that I personally use with myself and my clients HERE.

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Is it REALLY possible to target belly fat, arm fat, and other specific areas when it comes to fat loss?

I mean, we see A LOT of stuff out there saying that it’s possible, right?! 

“This ab workout is going to burn all your belly fat!”

“These 3 exercises will get rid of your ‘bingo arms’!”

“This supplement targets that stubborn belly fat!”

So is it all a bunch of hype? Can you truly spot reduce when trying to burn fat?

The short answer is NO, and I tell you EXACTLY WHY that is and what supplements, diet fads, and exercise myths to look out for! Don’t get duped! Watch my video now!

Are you ready to reduce your overall body fat percentage?! Get started on your Free 7-Day Experience of the Biohacker Lifestyle Now!

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In this blog/video, I give you the TRUTH about Skinny Tea, Fat Burning Gummies, and Green Coffee Bean Extract!

Are these products REALLY aiding in your weight loss, or are you being fed total garbage?!

You can walk into GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, CVS, Walmart, or Target and found at least 10-20 different brands of each of these products, claiming to take inches off your waist line, speed up your metabolism, burn all of your belly fat, the list of promises goes on and on.

But are those just empty claims? Are these products and their ingredients scientifically proven to do such magical things?

Many of us just want that quick fix so badly, that we figure “Why not just give it a shot?”

Well, after you watch this video, you’ll understand how dangerous it can be to just “give it a shot” and how these companies are taking advantage of your burning desire to reach your weight loss goal, that they’ll tell you anything to get you to buy their product!!!

You can find the details on the only healthy Fat Burner that I reference in this video HERE.

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