How Gut Permeability and Diet Interact to Influence Your Overall Health
https://youtube.com/shorts/38AJBqirmCc?si=9cN11F6SMusDm_f- Gut permeability, often called “leaky gut syndrome,” is a condition where the gut lining becomes more porous than it should be. This allows things like undigested food particles, toxins, and pathogens to pass into the bloodstream, triggering inflammation and a host of health problems. But here’s the thing—diet plays a huge role in either […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Taking Probiotics for Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years, with more and more people becoming interested in the role that probiotics can play in maintaining a healthy gut. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can have a positive effect on the body, especially in the gut. They are often referred to as “good bacteria” and […]
Adaptogens: Stress and Relaxation Support
I can’t remember a more stressful, anxious time! We are connected to our phones and email all day, and struggle to find work-life balance. Combine that with a global pandemic, social distancing, and the typical pressures of family life, and it’s a wonder that anyone can function at all. Sometimes we all need a little […]
Beyond Probiotics: The Emerging Science of Peptides and the Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem that plays a crucial role in maintaining human health. Recent research has shown that the balance and diversity of the gut microbiome can be influenced by a variety of factors. One area of increasing interest in the field of gut health is the use of peptides, which are […]
How to Boost Your Metabolism for Optimal Weight
You might have heard a friend or family member say something about their metabolism slowing down. While it’s true that as you get older your body metabolizes food at a slower rate, it’s not entirely that simple. Many factors, such as your body size and genetics, play a role in the speed your body metabolizes […]
7 Healthcare Self-Advocacy Tips for Women
Do you ever feel like your doctor isn’t listening to your concerns? Self-advocacy goes a long way at the doctor’s office, however, sometimes you can tell your doctor something time and time again that something just isn’t right and they dismiss you. I’ve been there! When I was in medical school, I was struggling with […]
What Causes Constipation & How to Relieve It
Have you gone “number two” today? Yesterday? The day before that? In conventional medicine, the baseline requirement for regularity is three bowel movements a week. However, a better sign of a truly healthy gut is pooping one to three times a day. Regular bowel movements are a key indicator of a properly functioning digestive system, […]
What Is Orthorexia Nervosa?
hen you think of an eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia are probably what comes to mind. Yet, there is one that’s becoming very common as we become more health conscious as a society – Orthorexia nervosa, or the unhealthy obsession with eating healthy. You might be thinking, “isn’t eating healthy a good thing, though?” Of […]
Serotonin & The Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis
Your body communicates in ways you aren’t even aware of. In fact, your brain and your gut talk to each other all the time through hormones and neurotransmitters. This is known as the gut-brain axis. This communication system between your brain and your gut is a biochemical and physical network. That “gut feeling” you get […]
The Link Between Infant Gut Health and Candida
Are you battling with stubborn and recurring Candida overgrowth? Did you know that could be due to your infant gut health? While your diet and lifestyle choices greatly influence your gut health, the foundation for your gut microbiome began developing when you were a fetus in the womb from the nutrients passed from your mother. […]