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Golden Milk Bone Broth Latte
Bone broth is one of the best ways to heal your gut with food. It can support a healthy response to inflammation, promote glowing skin, and help maintain healthy joints. While bone broth can be enjoyed in all it’s plain,…
Bone Broth Collagen: A Delicious Way to Support Your Health
I love bone broth! In fact, it’s so good for pretty much every body part that I drink at least a cup each day — sometimes two! However, it’s so time-consuming to make bone broth from scratch that creating a…
Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celiac Disease
Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance or sensitivity has increased significantly over the last 50 years….
6 Reasons NSAIDs Are Harmful To Your Gut
Headache, fever, muscle aches, back pain, and joint pain. Many people immediately reach for over-the-counter Advil or Motrin, or pharmaceutical Celebrex or Feldene and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to get fast relief from the discomfort of these symptoms. However, these…
The Top 5 Supplements My Autoimmune Patients Take
“Which supplements should I take?” was one of the most common questions asked by my patients with autoimmunity. And since autoimmune diseases are becoming more common all around the globe, it’s an issue of concern everywhere. Today I’ll cover the…
How Are Molecular Mimicry and Autoimmune Disease Related?
When your body is working optimally, you barely even have to think about it. In fact, it probably never occurs to you that your body can actually make mistakes. Yet there’s something called molecular mimicry that’s a dangerous case of…
What is MCT Oil, and Why Is It Good for My Gut?
MCT, or medium-chain triglyceride, is usually derived from coconut oil and includes fatty acids that can have beneficial effects on your gut health. What?! Fat and acid are good your gut? In a word, yes! Let me explain the many…
L-Glutamine for IBS: Are the Health Benefits Real?
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve got a lot of company. It’s estimated that up to 15% of Americans experience this issue. Because it’s one of the most common reasons people visit a primary care physician — it…
5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting, an ancient practice, has become a trending topic. I’ll tell you what it is and why it’s so popular. Hint: A number of recent studies show that fasting can have a beneficial effect on weight, glucose regulation, body…
Breath Testing for SIBO: Does it Work?
Do you think you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Or perhaps you’ve been treated for it, or for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and you’re still experiencing symptoms. Diagnosing SIBO can be challenging because its symptoms vary so widely. You…
The 2 Surprising Foods That Cause Leaky Gut
You might be wondering, “Can the food I eat really cause leaky gut?” In fact, leaky gut syndrome affects millions of people around the world, and many don’t even know they have it. That’s because the culprits behind the condition,…
Is Leaky Gut a Medical Mystery?
Is leaky gut real? It’s all over the media, yet many in the medical community treat it as a medical myth. The truth is that while the symptoms may seem puzzling or confusing, leaky gut is far from mysterious. It’s…
8 Natural Ways to Relieve Belly Pain
Belly pain. We’ve all had it at one time or another. While there are many reasons this may be happening, in my experience, the root cause is usually a leaky gut. This condition arises when the tight junctions in your…
9 Signs You Have a Leaky Gut
Seasonal allergies. Brain fog. Skin problems. Hormone imbalances. Digestive issues. Mood swings. Did you know the true source of all of these could be a leaky gut? That’s because the gut truly is the gateway to health. It’s where nearly…
The Gut-Skin Connection
Beautiful, glowing skin is a huge confidence booster. However, the opposite is also true. Skin that is flaky and dry, or peppered with unsightly blemishes can make even the idea of leaving the house seem overwhelming. We have all experienced…
How to Keep Your Gut Healthy in the New Year
The new year is here! In the spirit of “new year, new you”, there’s literally no better time to fully commit yourself to achieving optimal health! As you know, total body health begins in your gut. If you support your…
Repair Your Gut with 6 Herbs and Nutrients
If you’re experiencing symptoms such as seasonal allergies, brain fog, skin issues or hormonal imbalances, the root cause could be hiding in your digestive system. Every day, millions of people are struggling with leaky gut and other GI issues without…
8 Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mood Imbalances
Do you have anxiety, depression, frequent mood swings, or other mood issues? You are not alone. One in five adults deals with mood imbalances. That’s over 40 million people in the U.S. alone! Depression and anxiety are the most common…
What is a Nightshade Sensitivity and What to Do if You Have One
Do you experience bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, or joint pain after eating tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers? If so, you could have a nightshade sensitivity. If you’ve already ditched gluten and dairy (the two most inflammatory foods) and are still experiencing…
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