These holistic nutrition articles share evidence-based, cutting-edge information pertaining to functional nutrition and herbal medicine, within the scope of:
It’s safe to say irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has become a modern-day epidemic! 🙁 Not only does it run rampant among my clients – a global Gastroenterology study published in 2021 concluded that about 40% of the entire population has a gut issue of some kind. (1) But while many people have heard the term “IBS”, most …
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You’ve likely heard of holistic nutritionists and registered dietitians… But what about holistic registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs)? (Nope, that’s not an oxymoron! There is such a thing.) 😉 Since you’ve stumbled upon this article, chances are you may want or need a holistic dietitian nutritionist (“holistic dietitian”) in your corner. In this article you’ll learn …
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If you’re looking for ways to include more prebiotics in your diet (to help optimize your gut health), this free downloadable Prebiotic Foods & Herbs List PDF is just what the dietitian ordered! 😉 Probiotics are all the craze in the wellness industry nowadays. But if you ask me, not enough attention is given to prebiotics. …
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In the world of herbal medicine, we talk a lot about “plant allies” (aka “herbal allies”). But to someone who isn’t an herbalist, or for beginner herbalists, this term may be a little confusing! As a clinical herbalist who is passionate about connecting people with plants, I felt called to write about this topic, so you …
While most people are familiar with the term “gluten free” as a trending IBS diet, still very few people understand what gluten actually is, what a gluten-free diet entails, when it’s clinically appropriate (versus unnecessarily restrictive) to go gluten free, and how to tell the difference between an adverse reaction caused by wheat vs gluten. …
While millions of people worldwide are starting to dip their toes into the waters of functional medicine and holistic health, I noticed still very few people have heard of the “5R protocol” for gut repair. Let’s change that! Whether you’re navigating leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and/or small intestinal …
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From reconnecting with family and friends to enjoying lots of delicious, hearty food – there are lots of reasons to look forward to Thanksgiving! But if you’ve got digestive issues like IBS, SIBO, or IBD (a medical condition which can often fly under the radar and disguise itself as IBS), Thanksgiving likely isn’t always all …
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“Should I be taking collagen for gut health?” …Believe it or not, I’ve been hearing that question from clients at least once every week in my functional nutrition clinic lately! And if you’ve made it here to my little corner of the internet, chances are you’re probably wondering the same thing. (If so, look no further! …
If you’re on the path to learning more about herbal medicine, be prepared to learn lots about herbal tea infusions, decoctions, tinctures, and other types of botanical brews (if you haven’t already!). In case you’re curious what a tea infusion is (and how to make one), you’re in the right place. 😀 As a western …
If you’re among the many people worldwide navigating both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and iron deficiency, you certainly aren’t alone! Millions are wondering which came first, how it all started, and what they can do to address their IBS and iron deficiency synergistically. Being someone who has navigated digestive issues and iron deficiency anemia first-hand, …
