Haelan Empowered Blog
Haelan [IPA: 'heɪlɪn] - to heal, to cure, to alleviate anxiety
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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...
Introduction:
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...
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge late at night, desperately craving something sweet? You try to resist—after all, you’ve promised yourself to cut back on sugar—but the craving is relentless. You tell yourself that it's just willpower. But what if...
When we think of digestive issues like heartburn, bloating, and indigestion, our minds often jump to the idea of too much stomach acid. I know in my conventional medicine training these symptoms were treated with a proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) to lower the acid and voila! Symptoms resolved and...
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...
Are you struggling with bloating or feel like your food is just sitting in your stomach.... or have you noticed some undigested food in your stool (if you're brave enough to look!). Among the many factors that contribute to a healthy digestive system, digestive enzymes play a pivotal...
There's an old adage that you hear when it comes to weight loss - "calories in should be less than calories out". I've heard so many people over the years say that they just need to eat less and exercise more to lose weight. Here's the thing (and I'm putting it in bold because I mean...
The Role of GLP-1 in Gut Health and Weight Loss
Introduction
I'm sure you've heard of Ozempic, the miraculous weight loss drug. If not, I have a bit of a concern if you're getting out of the house or reading the news!
This popular medication is very divisive in the healthcare world....
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...
