The liver is a super important yet often under recognized organ in the body Health involves the whole body, and we love helping people understand why each part of the body is important and how they all work together to determine our health. In this post we’re highlighting Liver health. We outline what the liver does and why it is
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Gallbladder’s usually get attention after the body is in pain signaling trouble The gallbladder is a small pouch-like organ that lives right under your liver. It takes care of storing bile which is a substance that helps break down the fats we eat into our small intestine. Even though the gallbladder is small, it’s important to take care of it
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Do you know your thyroid numbers? If you read our other post about thyroid health, you now know a lot about this important organ, including what it is, what it does, symptoms and possible causes of thyroid issues, and how diet can play a role in managing thyroid health. We now want to talk more about the medical aspect to
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Everything you need to know about SIBO We talk a lot about gut health here, which impacts so many aspects of the body and is so important to address when it comes to managing your health. The topic of SIBO is becoming more and more recognized, yet it can understandably be often misunderstood. So we’ll dive into what exactly it
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Let’s talk gut health! Listen to your gut – the famous saying we’ve all heard time & time again, but only recently started to discover the true meaning behind what it means (in the health world!) and the immense power that our guts hold over our health. As an integrative and functional dietitian who practices holistic health, gut health is
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Should I be gluten free? Going “gluten free” continues to be a common diet practice and marketing term in our country, and we can bet you either know someone who follows this eating style or perhaps have tried it yourself. Yet what we find is that many people don’t really know if they should be gluten free in the first
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THYROID HEALTH There’s a whole lot of talk about the thyroid and we know it can be complicated to understand. We’re here to break it down & help you answer any questions you may have! We work with many clients with thyroid issues (or at least suspect that they have one). From clients with and without thyroid issues, most people
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DREAMING OF SLEEP The first thing that usually comes to mind when we hear the word Melatonin is SLEEP. Melatonin is that pill that people often take when they have trouble falling asleep and next thing they know it’s lights out, right? Something along those lines! There’s actually a lot of information behind melatonin: what it is; it’s role in
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FEELING STRESSED? These days it feels like there is no way to escape stress, so it’s important that we learn to reduce what stress we can! We all know that in this day and age, stress is unavoidable. While acute stress can play a significant role in survival and repair, chronic stress has become an epidemic in our fast-paced society.
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Intermittent Fasting: what is it and should I do it? You’ve probably heard of the concept of intermittent fasting by now. This way of eating has been around for a long time, but has started becoming more popular in recent years and is touted for having many health benefits. You may be wondering what exactly it involves, and if it
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Feeling rundown can be tough (ya with me?) Thus far we’ve all had to modify our schedules and adapt to ever-changing routines as well as deal with stressors from news in the media, not to mention whatever else is going on in our normal lives. All of these things can create a recipe for adrenal fatigue, which is also referred
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Have you ever heard the rule “You’re not allowed to eat after (insert arbitrary time here)?” If so, you’re not alone. Somewhere along the line the media has sent out messages that have shunned the idea of eating late and have blamed it for a number of health issues, including weight gain. I get this question all the time and
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If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably believed the notion that cutting back on calories is one of the first things you need to do. Yet what is so often not talked about is the damaging effects that this can potentially have on the body if taken too far, and the fact that under eating for a prolonged
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Have you ever heard of histamine intolerance? This information has been updated with the latest histamine list: Click here to view the article! It’s something I work very closely with in my private practice! When working with clients who present classic symptoms of histamine overload, I have seen great success when implementing a low-histamine diet or limiting specific high histamine foods.
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Let’s talk toxins! Many people are becoming more aware of and concerned about toxins in our environment. We talk a lot here about things you can do to support your health, but the honest truth is that if the body is in a state of toxin overload (also known as oxidative stress), the effectiveness of even the best health tips
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POOP – not a popular casual conversation starter, but one that is more important than you know! One of my clients favorite first questions I ask them is, “how often are you pooping?” “what does it look like?”… it’s a sure crowd pleaser; but really it’s a SUPER important question. As an RD, I can honestly say there’s not much
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There’s a lot of talk out there about enzymes, digestion, taking digestive enzymes, etc etc… so let’s dive right in! To start, let’s discuss what enzymes actually are and what their role is within our bodies. An enzyme is a type of protein found within a cell that creates chemical reactions in the body. They actually speed up the rate
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Human microbiome is a buzz phrase in the health and wellness world. What is it and why do we want it?!? Many doctors, nutritionists and health-interested people are talking about microbiome—specifically how to keep it healthy. Here are the facts you need to know! What is the microbiome? The human microbiome refers to all of the bacteria that live inside of
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