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IBS and Disorganized Attachment
There are some connections between early life experiences, attachment styles, and overall health. Disorganized attachment is a specific attachment style that develops in infancy when a child experiences inconsistent or frightening care-giving responses. It often...
Polyvagal Theory and Gut Health
Polyvagal theory and gut health are two distinct concepts, but there is some research that suggests they may be interconnected. Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, is a neurobiological theory that explains how the autonomic nervous system (ANS)...
How Preverbal Trauma Can Affect Gut Health Later in Life
Preverbal trauma refers to early life experiences of distress or abuse that occur before a child has developed the ability to communicate verbally. These traumatic experiences can have long-lasting effects on various aspects of an individual's physical and mental...
Food Can Help Manage Candida
When you get candida overgrowth, you don't want to wait too long before you start treatment. Even before you talk to a doctor, you can start making changes to your diet. Stop Eating These Foods Your diet has a large impact not only on candida overgrowth, but working...
Improve Your Gut Health and Strengthen Your Immune System
Your gut health has a direct effect on your immune system. As a matter of fact, about 70% of your immune system lives in your gastrointestinal tract. It’s amazing to consider that there are about 500 different species of bacteria living inside of you. Some are...
Gut Microbiome Is Also Called The Body’s Second Brain
Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but the reality is that at all times there are billions of beneficial bacteria within all of us. Bacteria make up our gut microbiome, an internal ecosystem that...
Five Signs Your Digestion Needs Help
The gut microbiome is the community of bacteria living in the gastrointestinal system. The community consists of good bacteria (probiotics), bad bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms. When the gut microbiome is balance it means that the ratio of good bacteria to...
Gluten Intolerance
What is Gluten? Gluten is a type of protein that is found in a variety of different grains. Many people think about wheat as being gluten, but it can also be found in rye, oats, and barley. The gluten protein is made up of other proteins, including glutenin and...
Digestive Issues May be Linked to Trauma
Have you ever been scared, worried, or looking back on something in the past and started to feel queasy or worse, have to head for the bathroom? It's amazing how our bodies can be triggered by our thoughts isn't it? Research shows that four out of ten people suffer...
Negative Impact Of Grains on Your Gut
HOW GRAINS CAN NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOU Put simply, when our bodies try to process grains, it can lead to issues with our digestive systems, spikes and drops in sugar and energy levels, and other health-related problems in the long-term. There is a reason behind each of...