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Your gut does more than just digest food—it plays a key role in regulating your immune system, mood, energy levels, and even skin health. When your gut is imbalanced, the ripple effects can show up in unexpected and frustrating ways. Your gut isn't Las Vegas. 

If you're dealing with...

It's that time of year when antibiotics start getting handed out like candy in primary care (no, they won't help your viral illness and no they aren't always needed for sinus issues). While there has been a lot of education and different toolkit and practice improvement projects around...

Do you often experience bloating, stomach cramps, or fatigue after eating certain foods? You might be dealing with food sensitivities. Unlike food allergies, which trigger an immediate immune response (difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue or throat, hives, etc.), food sensitivities...

Do you find yourself reaching for something sweet every day? Maybe it’s that afternoon candy bar, or perhaps it’s the extra sugar in your coffee. Or maybe, you don't have a sweet tooth but most of your food is prepared (eating out, quick grab and go meals) and you've started noticing...

Ever had "butterflies" in your stomach before a big event or felt your digestion take a hit during a stressful day? That’s your gut and brain talking to each other! This communication between your gut and brain is known as the gut-brain axis, and it plays a crucial role in how your...

Your gut is home to a diverse community of trillions of bacteria that work together to keep you healthy. Supposedly there are more microbes in your gut then there are stars in the Milky Way! 

Among these, some of the most essential gut bugs are the commensal and keystone bacteria...

Ever wondered what's really going on inside your gut?

You’ve probably heard a lot about probiotics and the importance of a balanced gut microbiome, but there's one specific bacterium that might not be on your radar yet: Akkermansia muciniphila.

This powerful microbe plays a significant role...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive disorders, affecting an estimated 10-15% of the global population. If you've been struggling with chronic bloating, abdominal pain, or unpredictable bowel movements, you might have been told it's "just IBS." But for many...

This topic is near and dear to my heart. For years I worked on my anxiety through meditation, nervous system regulation and trying ALL the different supplements. Things maybe kind-of, sort-of worked? There were improvements, but not to the extent I had hoped to see. 

When my...

Probiotics have gained substantial attention in recent years for their potential benefits in gut health. As living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host, probiotics can play a crucial role in maintaining and restoring gut flora balance (helping treat gut dysbiosis).

But before...