Gastrointestinal (GI) issues can be complex and multi-faceted. We always recommend working with a trusted healthcare professional to put a plan in place that suits your individual needs. This guide will hopefully help you understand the basics of gut healing and give you a blueprint that you and your healthcare team can personalize for you! …
Chronic inflammation is at the root of all disease. You may remember learning about inflammation in school and we have all experienced inflammation in our life. While our bodies are well equipped for acute inflammation, it is chronic inflammation that is most concerning. We are all familiar with redness, swelling or pain from a cut …
There is a lot of hype surrounding probiotics these days, but have you heard about prebiotics and postbiotics? This blog answers all your questions about these three: what they are, how to eat more of them, and how they benefit you! UNDERSTANDING THE MICROBIOME Did you know that humans are composed mostly of bacteria cells? …
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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 …
We all know the saying that when one woman goes to the bathroom, they all go. Well, guess what? Our hormones also like to travel together. So, when one hormone goes, they typically all go together! Getting our hormones in check is multi-dimensional and just taking supplements or medications to balance them out is not …
Stress seems to be a constant in today’s modern lifestyle, and unchecked chronic stress can cause major health issues. Today’s post will walk you through exactly what happens in the body when we are experiencing stress, how it effects all the body’s systems and what to do to combat it! What is the stress response? …
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 …
What is the low FODMAP diet? FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides (Fructans and GOS), Disaccharides (Lactose), Monosaccharides (Fructose) and Polyols (Sugar alcohols). These are groups of short chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols that are poorly absorbed and easily fermentable by bacteria in the colon. They also draw water into the intestines. Some people may be …
Many people come to us complaining of bloating. But, is bloating normal? Or something to be more concerned about? For many people, bloating can be a normal part of the digestive process and nothing to be too concerned about. Let’s unpack what bloating actually is, what it is and some tips on how to reduce …
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 …