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If you’ve ever skipped breakfast, thinking you’d make up for it later, or grabbed something quick on the go that left you bloated and sluggish, this one’s for you. Breakfast isn’t just a morning ritual—it’s the foundation for how your gut (and your whole body) functions throughout the day. Let’s loo...

If you’ve ever felt bloated, anxious, or fatigued and couldn’t pinpoint why, your gut and hormones might be at odds. The gut-hormone connection is a fascinating, yet often overlooked, piece of the health puzzle. Your gut doesn’t just influence digestion—it plays a major role in regulating your hormo...

When it comes to digestive health, there’s one tip that is given out over and over again, and deserves a closer look: fiber.

While probiotics and gut-healing supplements often take the spotlight, fiber is the foundation that helps your gut thrive. Yet, studies show that most people aren’t eating en...

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...

When we talk about gut health, we’re really talking about the foundation of our well-being. Our gut influences our digestion, energy levels, mood, immune health, and so much more. For many, however, the path to gut healing feels costly and complicated, but it doesn't have to be.

Focusing on the bas...

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...

I know- water is BORING..... and now that it's getting colder outside, water just isn't something I'm looking forward to drinking. But hydration is often overlooked when it comes to supporting gut health.

While many people focus on probiotics, fiber, and diet changes, staying hydrated is just as es...

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...

Have you ever noticed that after a restless night of sleep, not only is your mind foggy, but your stomach also feels “off”?

Maybe you’re more bloated, your digestion feels sluggish, or you’re craving sugary foods?

It’s no coincidence—your gut and sleep are deeply connected, and how you sleep affec...