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Buying Supplements on Amazon and eBay… is it worth the convenience? In my opinion, the short answer is no – but there are a few exceptions and work-arounds. When it comes to buying supplements, convenience and affordability are often at the top of our priorities. Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay have revolutionized the way …
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We’re living in a reductionist health paradigm: Foods are labeled, categorized, and polarized as “good” and “bad”, “healthy” and “unhealthy”. And this 2-dimensional way of thinking is creating big problems! Folks are being programmed by propaganda to believe that perhaps the next trending diet, herb, glamorous supplement, or fancy program might just be the “magic …
Bio-Individuality: The Real Reason One Size Never Fits All Read More »
In recent years, functional medicine has gained popularity as a holistic and alternative approach to healthcare. With its focus on identifying and treating the root causes of chronic health issues, rather than merely masking symptoms, many folks are turning to functional medicine (and functional nutrition) for more personalized and comprehensive care. However, a common question …
Does Insurance Cover Functional Medicine Services? Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes for something you eat to travel through your system and come out the other end, look no further – you’re in the right place! (You’d be shocked how often people wonder about this.) Knowing your digestive transit time can tell you a lot about your gut health, …
The Beet Test: A Simple and Effective Way to Measure Gut Transit Time Read More »
Leaky gut syndrome (aka “intestinal hyperpermeability”) is a condition that occurs when the lining of your intestines becomes compromised, allowing harmful substances to leak into your bloodstream. While it can quickly spiral into other issues when left unchecked, the good news is there are lots of wonderful foods, herbs, and supplements which can help you …
Potential Benefits of Zinc Carnosine for Leaky Gut & Beyond Read More »
Leaky gut… It’s a term that’s been tossed around quite a bit in recent years, especially since it’s been under investigation as a potential underlying culprit of multiple types of gut-related conditions and even immune imbalances. Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies that research is confirming can help strengthen your intestinal barrier, one of …
The “Low-Down on the Low FODMAP Diet” article was originally written by dietetic intern & functional nutritionist Krista Wale, B.S. (nutritional sciences & dietetics), and it was reviewed, edited, & updated by Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD, CLT. It’s possible you’ve heard the term “FODMAPs” – along with some hype about the low FODMAP diet circulating …
Low-Down on the Low FODMAP Diet: What’s It All About & Who Is It For? Read More »
If you’ve got irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have been told to avoid coffee or limit your caffeine intake. (For the record, that level of restriction may or may not be helpful!) And what about decaf coffee and IBS? Is that any better? One size never fits all – but if you’re suspecting that …
Decaf Coffee and IBS – To Drink or Not to Drink? Read More »
Raw sauerkraut is a topic near and dear to my heart. I’ve been leaning on this prebiotic and probiotic “functional food” as a dietary staple and ally since 2013 (when I began my gut-healing journey) – and I continue to enjoy it all the time, even now that I’m in remission from irritable bowel syndrome …
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have been advised to avoid caffeine (among other things). But does restricting caffeine really make a difference? It may seem that way at first glance, but that’s not always the case for IBS sufferers. In the world of nutrition and gut health, nothing is black-and-white! …
Exploring the Connection Between Caffeine and IBS Read More »
