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Trauma and Gut Health
Trauma, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, can have a profound impact on gut health. The relationship between trauma and the gut is mediated through the gut-brain axis, a bidirectional communication system between the central nervous system and the...
What Causes Leaky Gut
Leaky gut syndrome. . . . . . also known as increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to "leak" through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. This...
Histamine and Gut Health
Histamine is a naturally occurring compound that plays several roles in the body, including in the immune response, regulation of stomach acid, and as a neurotransmitter. It is also found in various foods. Histamine's relationship with gut health is particularly...
Gut Health Helps Fight Disease
Consider your digestion system as that of a bank account – you need to invest in it to reap the rewards. Enzymes and acids work to sterilize your food. By doing this, your body is protected from infection and illness. Your digestive system aids in the function of the...
What You Eat Affects Your Gut Bacteria
You are what you eat. Well, it’s better stated as your gut health is dependent on what you eat. And your gut health has a direct impact on your physical and mental health. A healthy human body has microorganisms inhabiting every nook and cranny on the body. It is in...
Avoid These Foods For A Healthy Gut
The good, the bad, the ugly of the Western diet. This includes fruit and vegetables (good), refined sugars and high fructose corn syrup (bad), and processed foods and artificial sweeteners (ugly). If your gut is rumbling and roaring and causing you discomfort, the...
Why Gut Bacteria Is Important For Your Health
The key to health is good digestion. Did you know that: 95% of your serotonin is manufactured in your gut, and 80% of your immune system is located in your gut? So many of my clients have digestive issues. So many of my clients struggle with hormonal imbalances, skin...
Eat Fermented Foods For Gut Health
Fermentation is a traditional way to preserve foods and dates back thousands of years, with most countries of the world having traditional foods that they ferment. The purpose of eating fermented foods is to restore your gut bacteria to a good balance so that your...
Gut Microbiome 101
What Is The Human Microbiome? All human beings have bacteria in and on their body. In fact, research has shown that the human body is composed of more bacteria than cells. A healthy human body is actually swarming with microorganisms inhabiting every nook and cranny...
Gut Health, Vertigo, DIzziness and Migraines
Gut health is important for your overall health, including your vestibular system. Like some of you reading this, I unfortunately learned this the hard way after my own experiences with BPPV and vestibular migraines. In this blog, I’m going to talk about a few of the...
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