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Depression, Anxiety and Gut Health

Oct 2, 2024

The relationship between depression, anxiety, and gut health is a complex and bidirectional one, primarily mediated through the gut-brain axis. This axis is a communication network linking the central nervous system (brain) and the enteric nervous system (gut) via...

Benefits of Gut Health and Your Sex Life

Sep 25, 2024

Good digestion is crucial for overall health and can significantly impact your sex life in several ways. Here are some of the connections between good digestion and a better sex life: 1. Increased Energy Levels Efficient Nutrient Absorption: Good digestion ensures...

How Collage May Help Heal Your Gut

Sep 18, 2024

SoulCollage® is a creative and introspective process that involves creating a personal deck of collaged cards, each representing different aspects of oneself, including inner guides, archetypes, and significant themes in one's life. This method can be a powerful tool...

Trauma and Gut Health

Sep 11, 2024

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

Sep 4, 2024

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

Aug 28, 2024

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

Aug 21, 2024

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

Aug 14, 2024

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

Aug 7, 2024

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

Jul 31, 2024

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...