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Gut Issues but Normal Test Results? Here’s Why.
You’re Not Crazy—You’re Just Not Being Heard Struggling with gut issues but your test results keep coming back “normal”? You're not alone—and you're not imagining it. I remember the frustration of feeling awful, only to be told by doctors that everything looked fine. It’s a strange and painful place to be—wishing something would show up on a…
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Understanding probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented food: Where to start for a healthier gut.
If you're in the gut health space, you've probably heard about probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods. And you've likely gotten opinions about all of them and been told that one or all of them cured your friend so-and-so. But when you go to the health food store, there are literally hundreds of possible probiotics you…
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How to Create a Routine for a Stronger & Healthier Gut: A guide for women with sensitive guts
Does it feel like your gut is unpredictable from day to day? You can't quite pinpoint why but you also can't predict what might be setting off your sensitive gut. This can make your whole day and week feel unstable. But there is a good starting solution to overcome this unpredictability: a well-crafted daily routine.…
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The Veggie Irony: Why Eating Vegetables is Making You Feel Worse & More Bloated.
We've all been told time and time again that vegetables are crucial parts of our nutrition. They provide us with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and are supposed to make us feel great… So why are you instead feeling way worse? Why does a salad leave you more bloated and uncomfortable than before? Why do…
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Health Myth or Fact: Do Eggs Foster Bacteria in the Gut?
Eggs, specifically egg yolks, definitely get a bad rap in the health world. But do they deserve it? Let's dive into the facts. The Simple Answer: Yes, eggs foster bacteria. All food and everything we eat has an impact on the bacteria in our gut and thus fosters bacterial growth. This impact is not necessarily…
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How to get Your Gut to Start Moving Things Down – 5 Simple Strategies for Chronic Nausea
Chronic and recurring nausea is an unbearable feeling. It is debilitating to feel sick all the time and one of the most common reasons I see for breakfast skipping. Nausea is most commonly caused by dysfunctional movement in the gut. Things are going up when really they should be going down. This may seem a…
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Looking Beyond Food Triggers for Healing the Gut & IBS.
When you are struggling with gut problems like bloating, gas, pain, and heartburn, it's normal to start to evaluate what you're eating and if it's causing problems. Most of these symptoms are triggered around meal times so it makes sense that food might be the culprit. Food triggers are also commonly listed causes for all…
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Should you be taking probiotics for your gut and your health?
Probiotics are one of the most common self-prescribed supplements I see for both gut health and for general health. When I ask them why they are taking them, I often get the standard “I heard they were good for me,” followed by “I’m not sure if they are helping.” Without understanding why a probiotic can…
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Beating the Daily Bloat
Bloating is by far one of the most common complaints I hear from patients whether or not that is what actually brought them into my office. It is always one of the first things that we work on, because if you are bloated then your digestive system is not working as efficiently as it should…
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A Natural Approach to Migraines
Do you suffer from migraines? Most sufferers experience their first migraine in their late teens and early thirties and women seem to be affected more frequently. There is also a strong genetic link, so if someone in your immediate family experiences migraines, you may be at a higher risks. What are the signs? How do…
