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Many people experience persistent bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and food sensitivities without realizing these symptoms could stem from an underlying gut issue. They may try different diets, medications, or lifestyle changes but continue to feel unwell. Often, they are told their symptoms are due to...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be an overwhelming condition, marked by flare-ups that disrupt daily life. Whether you're dealing with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, these flare-ups can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and even malnutrition. Managing these sympto...
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Digestion is an intricate, highly coordinated process that breaks down the food we eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Understanding this journey from ingestion to excretion can provide insights into optimizing digestive health, a cornerstone of overall we...
When the going gets hard, we experience constipation. Although it’s not a fun subject, it’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in healthcare practices. We may all experience constipation at some point in time, and certain conditions make it more likely to occur. In fact, after t...
A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it breaks down food into vital nutrients that fuel energy, growth, cellular repair, and more! When your digestion is functioning optimally, you may not even think twice about it. However, when issues arise, they can have wid...
Up to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One study found that 70% of women with PCOS haven’t been diagnosed, so they continue to experience debilitating symptoms.
With a wide range of sympto...
A growing number of people suffer from food sensitivities - by some estimates, more than one in five people experience uncomfortable symptoms after eating certain foods. Yet, despite their prevalence, many of us don’t realize we have a food sensitivity. Instead, we assume the common symptoms, like b...
Bloating is a very common condition that most people experience at some point. When you’re bloated, your stomach feels tight, full, and sometimes painful.
Often, we feel bloated after a large meal, and the discomfort is only short-term. Other times, bloating is related to an underlying health condi...
How’s your gut health? A simple “gut check” is one of the most comprehensive ways to assess your overall well-being. Growing research points to the importance of the microbiome in a wide range of functions, from your immune system, to your weight, to your mental health and more.
The term microbiom...
Recent years have seen a growing awareness of mental health issues, and, thankfully, more open conversations about addressing psychological challenges. However, many people remain unaware of new, exciting research on the connection between gut health and mental health. The connection between your di...
