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GI MAP and Other Functional Lab Testing

Mar 16, 2022

When it comes to understanding what's causing your symptoms, functional lab testing is a game changer and worth every penny. The foundational labs I recommend to clients can identify food sensitivities, leaky gut, infections, adrenal, hormone and liver function and...

Common Food Intolerances: How to Identify and Treat Them

Mar 9, 2022

In his article Dr. Ruscio breaks down common food intolerances, what causes them and what to do about them to feel better. Common food intolerances: Gluten Dairy Corn Eggs FODMAPS Histamine Nightshades Symptoms of food intolerances: Fatigue Brain fog or difficulty...

The Rise of Digestive Diseases | BodyBio

Mar 2, 2022

Gut health is getting to be a more popular topic these days. That's because digestive distress and disease are so prevalent. I bet that you or someone you know talks about one of these diseases or symptoms listed below. Some commons symptoms: Diarrhea Constipation...

20 Low FODMAP Snacks You’ll Love to Eat

Feb 23, 2022

The low FODMAP is a diet based on science. It's been shown in many studies to reduce gut symptoms like bloating, pain and is helpful for IBS and SIBO. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. The low FODMAP...

Low Stomach Acid

Feb 16, 2022

If you burp, feel bloated and feel like your food is not digesting, it may be because you have low stomach acid. You need stomach acid (hydrochloric acid or HCL for short) to have healthy digestion. Why Stomach Acid: Kills bacteria and pathogens Supports protein...

Make More Butyrate to Protect Gut and Brain Health Today! – Frank Lipman MD

Feb 9, 2022

If you read the articles on my site, you know I'm a BIG follower of Dr. Frank Lipman. Here's a summary of another great article about the benefits of Butyrate. You can read the full article using the link below. What the Heck is Butyrate? Butyrate a short chain...

Gut Health and Therapy for Anxiety

Feb 2, 2022

I used to feel anxious A LOT! It was relentless daily anxiety where everything felt threatening and unbearable. The type of anxiety that made me want to either jump out of my skin, hide under my blanket or go into full blown panic mode. Anxiety like this makes it hard...

Daily Supplements

Jan 26, 2022

Supplements can enhance overall health and help you feel your best. Even when you eat a healthy organic whole foods diet, it's still hard to get all the nutrients you need from food. That said, I've often felt a bit awkward when I whip out my supplements at lunch or...

Functional Medicine 5R Framework For Gut Healing

Jan 19, 2022

Hippocrates knew this nearly 2500 years ago when he said, “All disease begins in the gut.” A properly functioning digestive system is critical to your good health. That's because your gut health is not only is related to stomach aches, gas and bloating... it is also...

What Is 4-7-8 Breathing?

Jan 12, 2022

I've been practicing 4-7-8 breathing for several years now and it's really a simple way to shift your relationship with stress, anxiety and sleep. In this portion of the article written by Arlin Cuncic published on October 26, 2021 on verywellmind.com you can learn a...