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Understanding IBS: Causes, Symptoms, and a Functional Medicine Approach to Healing Sep 02, 2024

 

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...

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What is SIBO? Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Functional Medicine Treatments for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Aug 26, 2024

 

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...

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Understanding Candida Overgrowth: Its Link to Anxiety and Gut Health Aug 19, 2024

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...

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Understanding H. Pylori: The stomach's sneaky invader Aug 05, 2024

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...

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The Gut-Weight Connection: How Your Microbiome Influences Weight Loss Jul 22, 2024

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...

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The Human Microbiome Project Jul 08, 2024

 

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...

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What are Prebiotics Jul 01, 2024

The Power of Prebiotics: Nourishing Your Gut for Optimal Health

According to a 2022 survey by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), nearly 40% of Americans have experienced digestive health issues that have disrupted their daily lives in the past year. These issues can...

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Probiotics and Gut Health Jun 24, 2024

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...

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What is the Microbiome Jun 10, 2024

Okay- time to shrink down a bit, look inside our gut and maybe blow your mind

Inside your gut lives trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi). These organisms are part of a large community called your microbiota. These organisms have teamed up with us since birth and evolved along...

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