Digestive complaints like GERD/acid reflux, gas, bloating, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea are becoming more common. It’s always important to see your GI doctor to rule out things like celiac disease, SIBO, ulcers, gallbladder disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, at the root of a lot of these conditions is poor gut and digestive capacity …
Every single day, we are exposed to hundreds of toxic chemicals and heavy metals through every day products like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, personal care items, household cleaners, packaged food items and of course environmental pollution. Over time, this exposure can increase our risk of chronic illness like cancer, heart disease, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, cognitive decline …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known as IBS, is sub classified as diarrhea predominant (IBS-D), constipation predominant (IBS-C) or mixed. Symptoms of IBS include frequent painful gas and bloating, abdominal pain that is relieved with a bowel movement, and/or diarrhea and constipation. Usually the diagnosis of IBS is one of exclusion, meaning that other diagnoses like …
We have heard it time and time again from clients. “I want to lose weight and feel better, but I can’t pinpoint what foods I am eating are making me sick. Anymore, it feels like everything I eat makes me sick!” Far too often we are spending precious time and money on guessing …
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Many of us suffer from some sort of digestive complaint. From gas and bloating to cramping and constipation, we can all agree that GI distress can be at best uncomfortable and at worst, painful and embarrassing. Many of these complaints can be linked to a disrupted microbiome (called dysbiosis), a leaky gut lining (called intestinal …
You might remember learning about inflammation in anatomy class and wondering what it has to do with our diets. Turns out a lot! To understand this, let’s talk what about what inflammation really is. Now, inflammation is a normal part of our body’s healing process. Think of the redness, pain and swelling that comes along …
With dairy intolerances and vegan diets on the rise, many individuals are turning to drinking more nut milks. I don’t know about you, but I love experimenting with a variety of different nut milks. However, it isn’t always easy to find one that is made up of more ingredients than necessary. Not to mention, when …
Gluten: today’s hottest buzzword. It seems that overnight, every grocery store had a gluten free (GF) aisle and every restaurant boasted GF options. But, is there any science behind the trend of going gluten free? Read on to find out. What exactly is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, rye, …