Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being. It plays a huge role in how well (or not so well) your digestive system functions. Stress can be physical, emotional, or even happen on a chemical level inside your body. …
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The Power of a Balanced Microbiome Have you tried taking probiotics and other supplements, hoping they would get rid of symptoms related to an unhealthy gut? I used to believe I could take probiotics and my gut would heal. After years of trying every probiotic under the sun, loading up on fermented foods, and feeding …
Cheryl’s biggest accomplishment in life as she entered into menopause was her children – some still living at home and others had children of their own. She watched them play outside and felt guilty because she didn’t have the energy to keep up with them and be the mom she wanted to be. Cheryl was …
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Did you know panda’s poop an average of 40 times per day? They have to eat a lot of fiber to get enough nutrients to sustain their health. It’s interesting how these animals have the natural instinct to eat enough to fuel their body with the right amount of nutrition to sustain life. Unfortunately, humans …
Health begins in the gut. It’s common to feel digestive discomfort (bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, nausea) or fatigue after eating, but it should not be the norm. The gut allows nutrients to pass into the body and provides a barrier against harmful organisms. When this happens correctly, you feel energized and refreshed after meals. If …
You’ve likely heard how inflammation can negatively affect your health, but I bet you haven’t really thought about the role it’s playing in your current health situation. It’s sometimes referred to as a silent killer, and has a bad reputation, but inflammation is not necessarily always a bad thing. It naturally occurs in response to injury and …
Your hormones send little messages throughout the body, constantly working to improve the way it functions. Depending on the hormone(s) that are out of balance, you can expect different symptoms. We’ll talk specifically about estrogen dominance today and the unwanted symptoms you may experience when this hormone is either high in general or high in …
The gut-hormone connection is real. By healing your gut inflammation, it’s possible to naturally balance hormones. A word of caution: Be careful with band-aid approaches that cover up digestive symptoms and hormone imbalance with things like birth control and over-the-counter remedies. We get ourselves in trouble when we focus on temporary relief instead of long-term resolution. Let’s …
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Have you ever felt like you needed a vacation from your vacation? I know I have. It doesn’t matter if you had a relaxing vacation or one that was action-packed. Once you’re home, you can feel drained – both mentally and physically. Recently, I returned from beautiful Sedona, Arizona. What I love so much about …
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When you’re not feeling your best, do you find yourself going to the doctor for another pill to subdue a symptom? Or another lab test to diagnose a disease? Maybe you’re being offered another surgery to cut something out? What do you think it takes to be healthy? Eating a healthy diet? Taking the right …
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