A beginner’s guide to gut health Yes, gut health is a complex topic and much more than just a list. However, we find that often taking a simplified approach to gut health and focusing on the fundamentals can make all the difference, even if someone is already doing “all” of the more elaborate things. So based on that, here are
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Yes, you should be thinking about your blood sugar! Making sure your blood sugar is balanced may not be at the top of mind if you do not have diabetes; however, I assure you that bringing attention to your blood sugar can make a world of difference in your health. Unfortunately, many people suffer from imbalanced blood sugar and do
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Let’s get into it! Most people are not familiar with H. Pylori unless they are experiencing GI discomfort and are looking for the underlying cause. It turns out H. Pylori is actually relatively common despite its lack of recognition, with an estimated 30-40% of people infected in the United States. This post breaks down what H. Pylori is, the symptoms
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Because who doesn’t love a nice summer drink I’ll be honest; I love a good cocktail (or mocktail), especially during the summer. Many of my clients ask me if they can indulge in a cocktail, and my answer is usually yes (depending on where the patient is in their healing and what is going on). My approach is that I
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A deeper dive into gut health! If you are trying to optimize your gut health, then you likely know that getting adequate fiber is important for the gut microbiome and motility. However, what you may not be as familiar with is the role that resistant starch and short-chain fatty acids play in the gut microbiome and how they too are
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No, we are not talking about a physical motor vehicle… Perhaps you were taking a deep dive into all things gut health trying to get to the root of your discomfort, and stumbled upon the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). While the MMC is a bit of a less discussed topic, it is undoubtedly one of the most important when it
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We love the power of food! Our diet has a tremendous influence on our health, with each food containing a unique variety of nutrients to fuel our cells. Some nutrients benefit specific organs and systems of the body more than others and while we could write an entire blog on this alone, in fact, we have a great post on
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Get out your shopping list! A rule of thumb that we did not make up but completely agree with is to stick to the perimeter of the grocery store. This is where you will find all of the produce, fresh animal proteins, and dairy/non-dairy products. When you stick to the perimeter your cart will fill up with produce items. Then
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What Are Hormones, And What Do They Do? Hormones are chemical messengers that are created by glands called endocrine glands located in various parts of the body. The major function of hormones is to send signals throughout the body to control and coordinate complex functions like growth, metabolism, and fertility. Hormones play a role in basic needs like hunger, to
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Oh, what an interesting topic this is! The circadian rhythm is essentially our body’s biological clock that keeps our cells and body systems in sync. While our circadian rhythm is innate and not something we have to intentionally program our body to do, it can be disrupted by our lifestyle and environment (hint: there is a culprit we are all
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FOOD IS FUEL FOR YOUR CELLS AND THEREFORE IS ENERGY Maybe you are reading this post because you have been feeling more fatigued than usual and just cannot escape that afternoon slump, or perhaps you want to go into this summer feeling energetic and ready to bike, hike, swim, and whatever other activities the summers. Either way, you are in
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THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON YOUR HEALTH (AND GUT) Stress can be motivating and energizing, or it can be debilitating by affecting your sleep, metabolism, food choices, and mood. Additionally, stress negatively impacts the gut by altering the gut-microbiome, weakening the gut-lining, affecting bowel movements, and more. It is important to recognize that some level of stress is normal and
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WHY YOUR GUT LINING MAY BE WEAK AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR HEALTH Everyone is quick to talk about the gut microbiome but fails to discuss the importance of the gut lining. This post breaks down what the gut lining is, how our diet, lifestyle, and environmental toxins negatively affect the gut lining, and what you can do about
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Let’s jump into it! Endometriosis is more common than many realize, with about 1 in 10 women affected, and its prevalence is only increasing. This post dives deep into everything about Endometriosis, including what it is, why and how it presents, and perhaps most importantly, how you can utilize diet and lifestyle practices to aid in symptom management. WHAT IS
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WHAT IS DIGESTION? Digestion is a complex process involving numerous organs and organ systems to break down food and convert it to energy and nutrients to fuel the body. Our digestion impacts our energy, growth, weight, hormones, skin, detoxification, brain function, mood, and more – essentially everything, which is why many of us can feel when our digestion is off!
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Our top hormone healthy recipes If you are working on your hormone health, you have come to the right place! We have put together a list of hormone healthy recipes from our blog broken down by category to help you find delicious recipes that support hormone health. When eating for hormone health, we like to focus on healthy fats, high-quality
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WHAT IS THE GUT MICROBIOME AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The health of the digestive system significantly impacts the health of the whole body, in large part due to the trillions of bacteria residing there to help break down our food, fight pathogens, enhance our immune system, and control our metabolism. The trillions of bacteria and microorganisms in our digestive tract
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Let’s get into it! We feel like histamine intolerance is becoming a lot more recognized and is a condition we work with frequently! When working with clients who present with classic symptoms of histamine overload, we have had great success given we address the root cause of histamine intolerance. This post dives deep into what histamines are, why histamine intolerance
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