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Leaky Gut 101

Leaky Gut 101

A leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes more porous, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. This can lead to various health issues,...

Organic Acid Testing and Gut Health

Organic Acid Testing and Gut Health

The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a comprehensive urine test that can provide valuable insights into your body's metabolic and biochemical processes. I use it in my practice to uncover potential imbalances and healing opportunities related to gut health and various...

Internal Family Systems and Gut Health

Internal Family Systems and Gut Health

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that explores and works with the different parts or sub-personalities within an individual's mind. This model suggests that people have various inner parts, each with its own unique...

Understanding Leaky Gut and the GI-MAP Test

Understanding Leaky Gut and the GI-MAP Test

Our digestive system, often referred to as the "second brain," plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It not only helps us break down food and absorb nutrients but also plays a vital role in supporting our immune system and mental health....

What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition?

What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition?

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) is a holistic approach to health and wellness that combines principles from functional medicine, clinical nutrition, and laboratory assessments. The main goal of FDN is to identify and address the underlying causes of health...

How a Health Coach Can Support You

How a Health Coach Can Support You

You may be ready to get better overall health, prevent disease and age well, and also may not be sure where to begin or how to feel supported through the process. Health coaching is a collaborative process between a trained health coach like myself and a client,...

Ways That Gut Bacteria Impacts Your Health

Ways That Gut Bacteria Impacts Your Health

Most of us are aware that the bacteria in our gut plays an important role in digestion. When the stomach and small intestine are unable to digest certain foods we eat, gut microbes jump in to offer a helping hand, ensuring we get the nutrients we need. In addition,...

C-PTSD, Self Compassion for Gut Healing

C-PTSD, Self Compassion for Gut Healing

C-PTSD, which stands for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a psychological condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged and repetitive trauma, such as childhood abuse, neglect, or exposure to ongoing traumatic events. It shares...

How Gut Health Affects Overall Health

How Gut Health Affects Overall Health

The human body is a complex and interconnected system where each organ plays a vital role in maintaining overall health. Among these organs, the gut – specifically the gastrointestinal tract – stands out as a crucial player. Not only does it facilitate digestion and...

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