Herbal medicine

15+ Low FODMAP Teas to Try

15+ Low FODMAP Teas: Comprehensive List & Expert Guidance

If you’re navigating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and you’re in the early phases of a low FODMAP elimination diet, you may be wondering which types of tea are safe and possibly even beneficial for you to drink.  Enter: low FODMAP teas!  (They aren’t always 100% “IBS friendly” – but …

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Plant Wisdom: De-Coding Nature's Hidden Messages and Profound Teachings

Plant Wisdom: De-coding Nature’s Hidden Messages & Profound Teachings

In a world where technology often dominates our lives, there’s something very special about connecting with nature and the ancient wisdom it holds. In this article we’ll unpack the mysteries of plant wisdom and cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for the green wonders that surround us, often hiding in plain sight. Affiliate disclosure: This …

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Demulcent Herbs - A Beginner's Guide

Demulcent Herbs: Unlocking Their Potential for Gut Health & Beyond

Demulcent herbs are a special and unique class of herbal gut-healing, lung-loving herbal allies worth getting to know (if you haven’t already!).  In this article we’ll explore what demulcent herbs are, the different types available, their benefits and uses, where to find them, how to take them, the best delivery methods, possible side effects and …

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Adaptogenic Mushrooms - A Beginner's Guide

Beginner’s Guide to Adaptogenic Mushrooms (aka “Functional Mushrooms”): Unpacking Their Potential Benefits & Uses

Adaptogenic mushrooms have existed in nature for many thousands of years, hiding in plain sight from most people (indigenous communities and herbalists aside) until very recently.  These “functional mushrooms” are now in the spotlight because of their intriguing potential to enhance and optimize our well-being. But are the claims and hype legit? Are these fungi …

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The Best Natural Prokinetic Herbs and Supplements - by Jenna Volpe of Whole-istic Living

The Best Natural Prokinetic Herbs & Supplements (2023)

Natural prokinetic herbs and supplements are something I wish everyone knew about. Prokinetics have done wonders as part of a holistic treatment protocol for digestive issues like constipation, reflux, and/or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in my functional nutrition & clinical herbal medicine practice! In this article, I’ll teach you the fundamentals of my favorite …

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Turmeric for IBS and Leaky Gut - Does it Work

Turmeric for IBS and Leaky Gut: Is it Helpful?

In the new health paradigm, more people are interested in learning about the potential benefits and claims of turmeric for leaky gut syndrome and/or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Can it actually help, or is it just another gimmick?) Fortunately for IBS sufferers, a new wave of emerging studies are revealing the effectiveness of turmeric for …

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