Functional Nutrition & Holistic Health Articles

These holistic nutrition articles share evidence-based, cutting-edge information pertaining to functional nutrition and herbal medicine, within the scope of:

  • Gut health (IBS, SIBO, IBD, leaky gut)
  • Hormone balance
  • Immunity
  • and more!
What is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and How Do You Know If You Have It

What is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), and How Do You Know If You Have It?

Millions of people worldwide nowadays are suffering from some kind of “gut issues” which, at first glance, might seem to be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, heartburn, nausea, etc.… the struggle is real!)   But what I’m finding in my functional nutrition clinic (after digging deeper) is that many people who …

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Should You & Can You Take Prebiotics and Probiotics Together

Should You & Can You Take Prebiotics and Probiotics Together? (FAQ)

Can you take prebiotics and probiotics together? Should you take them together? Does it matter if they are in food or supplement form?  The more we uncover about prebiotics and probiotics, naturally the more questions will come up – and as a functional gut health dietitian, holistic nutritionist, and former IBS sufferer,  I’d love to …

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Prebiotics vs Probiotics

Prebiotics vs Probiotics, According to a Gut Health Dietitian

“What’s the difference between prebiotics vs probiotics?”   …This is a frequently asked question that comes up a lot in my functional nutrition practice!   Needless to say, prebiotics and probiotics are hot commodities in my field of gut health (for good reason).  But unfortunately there’s also a lot of misunderstanding and exploitation when it comes to …

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Bristol Stool Chart PDF - Downloadable - What's Your Poop Trying to Tell You?

Bristol Stool Chart PDF- Free Download & Holistic Guide to Deciphering Your Poop

“Let’s talk about poop!” (Said *almost* no one ever… unless they happen to be into bathroom humor… and/or unless it’s a doctor, a holistic nutritionist, or a registered dietitian.) 😀  Which is why, as a gut health dietitian, I felt compelled to create and share a downloadable Bristol Stool Chart PDF via this article for you! …

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A List of Foods High in Sucrose

A Comprehensive List of Foods High in Sucrose 

People with a sucrose intolerance (which typically disguises itself as irritable bowel syndrome / IBS) are often prescribed a sucrose intolerance diet, which means they need to avoid foods high in sucrose. That is easier said than done, to say the least!   Please feel free to refer to this comprehensive list of high-sucrose foods as …

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What is a Sucrose Intolerance & How Do You Know If You Have It

What is a Sucrose Intolerance, and How Do You Know if You Have It?

If you’re among the ~25-30% of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who doesn’t get much symptom relief from following a low FODAMP diet (1), and you’ve ruled out other underlying conditions (with help from your treatment team), you could possibly be suffering from a sucrose intolerance – aka an inability to break down, digest, …

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