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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 persistent symp...

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 appropriate a...

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 can ca...

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 everything seem...

Many of us eat on the go, distracted by screens, or while multitasking. We often overlook the importance of how we eat, focusing solely on what we eat (I know, basics aren't sexy). But the truth is, eating hygiene—the way we approach our meals—plays a key role in digestion and can have a huge impact...

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 species. These ben...

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 in mai...

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 women, IB...

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If you're struggling with persistent bloating, abdominal pain, or digestive discomfort, you may have been told that it's "just IBS" or stress. But there's a deeper underlying issue that often goes undiagnosed—Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO.

SIBO occurs when bacteri...

Understanding the Human Microbiome Project: A Key to Women’s Gut Health

Gut health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, especially for women. Recent research has unveiled that the state of our gut can influence everything from digestion to immunity and even mental health. Gut health just doe...