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How Mindful Eating Can Improve Digestion and Alleviate Digestive Symptoms Oct 07, 2024

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...

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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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How does leaky gut impact food sensitivites? May 20, 2024

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,...

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