You are a host to more than 100 trillion bacteria (about 3-4 pounds) that live in your gut and control every aspect of your physiology. These gut bugs, known as your microbiome, are your greatest allies to improving and maintaining your health. Our individual...
Does this sound like you? increase in allergies increasing list of foods you can't tolerate autoimmune disease weight gain gas, bloating hormone disturbances eczema, psoriasis, acne joint pain anxiety, depression chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia If you are experiencing...
Do you struggle with reflux, indigestion, heartburn, belching, bloating? Have you had ulcers or been diagnosed with gastritis? This post is a must-read for you. It's estimated that 80-100% of those with duodenal ulcers and 70% of people with gastric ulcers have H...
Bloating is the most common digestive complaint I hear from new clients. Bloating can be as severe as noticeable abdominal distention and a feeling of swelling, or it could be minor and nagging, a result of trapped gas. Gas is produced as a by-product of your gut...
When I meet with a new client, we spend 90 minutes discussing health history in great detail. What's occasionally heartbreaking about this is hearing someone say they don't feel comfortable or relaxed in public because they're constantly scanning the area to make sure...
If you've been feeling tired, irritable, depressed, cold, and maybe even a little short of breath lately, listen up: this post is for you! (especially if you've been writing it off). I get blood work every year and recommend my clients request the same from their...
You may know diatomaceous earth (DE) as the fine white fossilized powder you use to rid your pets of fleas, control pests in your garden, and kill bedbugs. But did you also know that you can take it internally to improve your health? In the past I've added DE to my...
Candida overgrowth is one of the most common gut infections I encounter in my practice, and I receive numerous emails daily with questions about how to best treat it. It's a tough one to tackle. Before you embark on a candida cleanse, make sure you avoid these six...
With roughly 50 million of us suffering with GI disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, digestive issues are on the rise. We are learning that diverse levels of gut flora--the ecosystem of bacteria and microbes in our gut-- are critical for immune health, weight...
All disease begins in the gut. This statement has become the mantra for most holistic practitioners. We know that the gut is the site where inflammation typically takes root, due to bad bacteria overgrowth and inflammatory foods, and inflammatory cytokines travel...
Digestive complaints are among the most common issue I hear, true of almost every client with whom I work. One of the more common complaints is, "by the end of the day, I look six months pregnant!" Bloating can of course be caused by many factors-- candida, parasites,...
I'm always seeing articles touting flat belly foods in women's magazines and fitness magazines, and while some are good suggestions, they always miss the mark in my opinion by including certain foods that have the potential to cause uncomfortable bloating in some...