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You've been eating healthy and doing all that you can think of to decrease your bloating, but for some reason it seems like you react to almost everything!  Apples- bloated. Spinach- bloated. Cooked vegetables- bloated! You've nixed gluten, dairy and sugar .... but still - the swollen,...

It's 2pm and you are sitting in a meeting. Your insides are gurgling and you feel so bloated that you could swear you're going to pop! What the h-e-double hockey sticks did you eat for lunch!? Why is your body betraying you! You can't focus on the meeting because all you can think about...

Our gut and our brain are linked in a bidirectional flow. In recent years, the intricate relationship between our gut and brain has garnered a good amount of attention and has even become a pretty common place phrase. This connection, known as the gut-brain axis, influences not only our digestion...

Let's continue chatting about toxins- It's spring, so all that spring cleaning/detoxing energy continues! Today I want to speak to our microbiome and how toxins can impact it and ultimately our health and wellness..... Because (and I truly believe this) all health starts in the gut!

Understanding...

One crucial organ that often gets looked over is the liver. From practice, I noticed people only got concerned about their liver if they drank alcohol. However, the liver is an AMAZING  organ and is a powerhouse worker. It silently orchestrates a symphony of biochemical processes...

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health and well-being. However, various factors, including diet, exercise, stress, and environmental toxins, can influence blood sugar regulation. In this blog post, we'll delve into the impact of toxins on blood sugar levels, exploring...

Have you ever gotten sick after a stressful event? Or are you always catching the current cold that is going around the office? Or the illnesses your kids bring home from school or daycare? You know your immunity is a bit off (that's why you're sick) but could it be related to stress? 

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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an all too familiar companion. Juggling career, family, and personal responsibilities can leave little time for self-care, leading to burnout and a sense of overwhelm. However, amidst the chaos, there lies a powerful ally in our bodies -...

Last week we talked about the parasympathetic nervous system- your rest/digest.... chill mode. Didn't catch it? Read about it HERE!

This week, we are going to explore the other side of the autonomic nervous system - the sympathetic nervous system. This is your fight/flight/freeze mode. In today's...

In today's fast-paced world, stress and burnout have become all too common, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. It's a theme I heard multiple times a day from multiple patients while working in primary care.

If you're a woman over 35 grappling with stress and burnout, you're...