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With the holidays in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of the season. With this stress, our minds can get frazzled,...

A Recipe for Perfect Sleep A comfortable place to lie down Peace and quiet A dark room Combine all ingredients at once and let rest for 8...

Get rid of post-meal bloating once and for all! Today's blog post is all about digestive tonics -- substances that stimulate and soothe the GI tract. One of the most common tonics I turn to in my practice is bitters...yes, the exact kind you put in your cocktails! The original use of bitters is traced back to ancient Egypt and further developed in the Middle Ages. Medicinal herbs were infused in jars of wine or distilled alcohol and were placed on shelves in later-day pharm

In honor or Celiac Awareness Month, this week’s post offers some information about non-intuitive signs and symptoms of celiac disease....

Got plans to find sunshine? Escape the winter drear? Good! Early spring is a great time to get out of town and take a vacation. It's a...

"You know what I could really go for after a stressful day...a fat, juicy carrot." - Said no one ever! When the body undergoes a stress response, the natural instinct is to turn on survival mode. Survival mode typically means that digestion is not the first priority. The hierarchy of survival goes: heart --> lungs --> muscles (necessities to run from a tiger) --> digestion --> reproduction --> psycho-spiritual. If the body wants food at all, it wants things that are easy t

It seems to be general knowledge that drinking more water is good for you, but why? And how much? And what if I don’t really like water?...

A Recipe for Perfect Sleep A comfortable place to lie down Peace and quiet A dark room Combine all ingredients at once and let rest for 8...

With the holidays in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of the season. With this stress, our minds can get frazzled,...

Eat too much during the holidays? Me too. Here are a few yoga poses to get the digestive system moving and relieve some discomfort from fullness. Trikonasana (Triangle pose) -- bring feet twice as wide as the shoulders, point toes of one foot away, bring one hand on to the shin or a block, raise other hand high, keep both legs straight, gaze up or down. This pose improves digestion and stimulates appetite. Paschimottanasana (Forward bending pose) -- keep both legs straigh

Last week, I shared some vitamins and minerals that are especially helpful for immune support, and I promised that this week I would tell...

Having gas or an irregular bowel movement here and there are normal and a part of life. But having GI symptoms regularly can mean chronic inflammation, which can be harmful to your long-term health. The good news is that there are simple solutions to help you regain normal bowel function and reverse chronic GI issues. Meet the 4 Pillars of a Healthy Gut. Sleep Exercise Stress Reduction Nutrition Maybe you're thinking 'Great..I already knew those.' So let's dive a little deep

Growing up, we always said a prayer of thanks before each meal. Little did I know that this habit helps the nervous system be in a better...

How did the meal prepping go from last week's blog post? I'd love to hear about it! I'd also like to offer one more solution to healthy meal prepping, especially when resources like time, energy, and motivation is low. Meet your new Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! Breakfast: Overnight Oats Make your breakfasts in advance to have delicious food at your fingertips the next morning. Simply soak rolled oats and/or oat bran in a jar with milk overnight and wake to a ready-made meal

It's that time of year when the days get chillier and darker for longer. A time when we naturally turn in earlier, eat out less, and stay...

Get rid of post-meal bloating once and for all! Today's blog post is all about digestive tonics -- substances that stimulate and soothe the GI tract. One of the most common tonics I turn to in my practice is bitters...yes, the exact kind you put in your cocktails! The original use of bitters is traced back to ancient Egypt and further developed in the Middle Ages. Medicinal herbs were infused in jars of wine or distilled alcohol and were placed on shelves in later-day pharm

Are the feelings of anxiety, reflux, belching, getting full fast, shallow breathing, or flatulence familiar to you? These are all common...

I'm sure you've heard it hundreds of times: eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is a key ticket to wellness. Yes, this is true, and I...

Have you ever heard the term "anxious belly"? It's more than just a turn of phrase! Our emotions are connected to our GI health in ways...