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Constipation is very common, affecting nearly 16% of adults. Infrequent, hard, or difficult bowel movements can occur due to low fiber intake, dehydration, lack of exercise, or stress. Over-relying on laxatives can cause dependency, so it’s best to relieve constipation through natural means when pos...

Eating “clean” typically involves eliminating processed foods, sugar, gluten, dairy, and other common culprits. You might anticipate that once these unhealthy items are removed, bloating will disappear.

However, many people find that even after transitioning to whole, natural ingredients, they stil...

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is home to trillions of bacteria that play crucial roles in your overall health. These “good” bacteria help digest food, absorb nutrients, regulate your immune system, and even impact your mood and behavior. With growing research on the microbiome, probiotics and pre...

As a functional nutritionist and holistic health coach, I'm always looking for ways to help my clients improve their gut health naturally. One area that often gets overlooked is prebiotics - the food for your good gut bacteria. Prebiotics play an essential role in digestion, immunity, and overall he...

Some mornings begin with a real appetite, while others bring a queasy feeling, a restless stomach, or no hunger at all until the day has already started. Regardless of how our bodies wake up, what we eat for breakfast tends to set the tone for the day -- especially for our digestive health.

Digesti...

Antibiotics are powerful. Sometimes they’re essential, especially after surgery, for infections that don’t resolve on their own, or when something more serious is at play. But even when necessary, they often come with a cost. Because while antibiotics clear out harmful bacteria, they also sweep away...

Leaky gut syndrome occurs when the intestinal lining becomes overly porous, allowing undigested food particles, bacteria, and metabolic wastes to escape into the bloodstream. This leads to widespread inflammation and is associated with autoimmune diseases, food sensitivities, various skin conditions...

Gut care isn’t always a matter of a supplement protocol or a restrictive food plan. Sometimes, it starts in the simplest place: your kitchen. Not with lab-tested formulas, but with what you reach for while stirring soup or steeping tea.

Spices and herbs have supported digestion for generations. Bef...

Many people don’t realize just how closely connected your gut's health is to your skin's health. The gut and skin share a direct relationship through what’s known as the gut-skin axis. Affecting one can affect the other. Imbalances in the gut microbiome impair intestinal barrier integrity, and infla...

There’s a certain kind of tiredness that doesn’t go away with more sleep. A heaviness that lingers in your belly or behind your eyes. Perhaps you feel foggy when you wake up or wired by afternoon, craving something but unsure what it is. Your digestion is off, and meals feel more like a guessing gam...

When you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diet plays a huge role in managing your unpredictable digestive symptoms. Certain foods can trigger everything from abdominal cramping and bloating to constipation or diarrhea. As a holistic nutritionist who works with IBS clients, I’ve found identifying...

Traveling with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can feel daunting. Changing routines, unfamiliar foods, disrupted sleep, and added travel stress can aggravate those unpredictable digestive symptoms. However, with some planning and preparation, you can manage your IBS on the road and have an enjoyable ...

With gut health being linked to everything from immunity to mental health, it’s no wonder so many people are interested in doing a gut cleanse. However, not all gut cleanses are created equal. Some involve drastic, restrictive diets that can backfire over the long term. As a holistic health coach, I...