In the United States, the strain on our gastrointestinal tracts is evident in the amount of hospital visits, deaths, and costs due to complications attributed to digestive diseases1. The most common conditions reported by Americans include heartburn and acid reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, dia...
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Your gut microbiome - a delicate, multifaceted network affected by the smallest changes. The health of your gut is directly linked to your immune defenses, brain chemistry, skin clarity, and other organ functions. If your gut gets derailed, your other bodily systems aren't far behind. Total body ...
Plus A Guide to Rebalance Your Gut
In the world of health, probiotics are a big deal. And for a great reason. Probiotics help lay the foundation of a high functioning digestive system. They are what help good gut flora grow, and keep the bad flora at bay. Essentially, consuming probiotics is ...
If you’re into digestive health, then you know why we’re big on bitters. Ancient Chinese Medicine has employed this magical method to help with slow moving, uncomfortable guts for thousands of years. Though the combination of ingredients may vary between concoctions, the remedy still packs a pot...
Do you constantly experience pain, bloating, or other digestive upsets after eating? Are you tired of discomfort following every meal? Perhaps you’re wondering if you have a food sensitivity. Or you know you have IBS and can’t seem to avoid the side effects of gas, bloating, and bowel issues.
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Did you ever wonder why, after a night of celebrating - perhaps you ate out at a decadent restaurant and the wine was flowing nonstop - why is it that you feel like garbage the next day? You might see swelling in your face that isn't something you’re used to. Or your body's overall attitude is a ...
Are heartburn and indigestion after eating leaving you less than confident that your digestive system can handle the meal you’re about to enjoy? Are you wary of gas and bloating before you’ve even picked up your fork? Maybe it’s time to consider a holistic approach to stimulating your digestion...
Kitchari is a classic Ayurvedic cleansing recipe that has become one of my favorite meals. Kitchari is a soupy blend of mung beans and rice that is very easy on the digestive tract and supports your bodies’ natural detoxification processes. I find myself reaching for kitchari whenever I’m fee...
So, you’ve heard the buzz about bone broth, but you’re not quite sure what it is, why it’s gaining popularity, or if it really lives up to the hype. It is literally boiled bones - what’s so special about that? Well, as it turns out, there is quite a bit that’s special about it. More importantly, ...
If you’re reading this, it would be safe to assume that you have experienced occasional digestive interruptions - you’re not alone. We all have. Whether it’s in the form of bloating, gas, upset stomach, heartburn, abnormal bowel movements, even acid reflux, these occurrences are inevitable.
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According to Ayurvedic medicine there are 6 tastes present in food. We taste each of the tastes in different places on our tongue (cool, huh?) and each of the tastes has a different action on our organs and digestive system. To maintain balance in our body with our digestion we want to be careful...
If you’re like most Americans, you're probably of the belief that a high-fiber diet is just for grandma and grandpa, or even moms and dads closing in on retirement age. Guess again! We all benefit from the healing ways of fiber, probiotics, and daily vitamins. No - you don’t need a pill pack la...