Gut Health Strategies for IBD Flares

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Gut Health Strategies for IBD Flares

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be an overwhelming condition, marked by flare-ups that disrupt daily life. Whether you’re dealing with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, these flare-ups can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and even malnutrition. Managing these symptoms effectively requires a multi-faceted approach, where both dietary and lifestyle adjustments play a significant role. The importance of addressing the root causes of IBD flares with personalized strategies to support long-term gut health is the key to managing ...

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OCT
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Digestion From Top To Bottom

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Digestion From Top To Bottom

Digestion is an intricate, highly coordinated process that breaks down the food we eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Understanding this journey from ingestion to excretion can provide insights into optimizing digestive health, a cornerstone of overall well-being. It’s important to emphasize the importance of not just what we eat, but how well our bodies process and utilize food.

Let’s look through the digestive process, highlighting each step and body part involved, energy utilization, ...

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AUG
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From Stuck to Smooth: Strategies for Overcoming Constipation

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From Stuck to Smooth: Strategies for Overcoming Constipation

When the going gets hard, we experience constipation. Although it’s not a fun subject, it’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in healthcare practices. We may all experience constipation at some point in time, and certain conditions make it more likely to occur. In fact, after the age of 60 about 33% of people experience constipation. 

Struggling with chronic constipation can have far-reaching effects on your health. Beyond discomfort, constipation can lead to issues like bloating, abdominal discomfort, ...

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JUL
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Gut Check: Why You’re Not Digesting Properly

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Gut Check: Why You’re Not Digesting Properly

A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it breaks down food into vital nutrients that fuel energy, growth, cellular repair, and more! When your digestion is functioning optimally, you may not even think twice about it. However, when issues arise, they can have widespread effects on your overall well-being. Poor digestion can manifest through signs such as persistent digestive discomfort, irregular bowel movements, nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and unexplained weight fluctuations.

Recognizing these indicators is crucial for addressing ...

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23
MAR
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The PCOS and Gut Health Connection

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The PCOS and Gut Health Connection

Up to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One study found that 70% of women with PCOS haven’t been diagnosed, so they continue to experience debilitating symptoms.

With a wide range of symptoms, PCOS can have a profound influence on a woman’s life. In fact, studies have found a high incidence of anxiety and depression among women with PCOS.

The health of our gut microbiome– the trillions ...

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: An Approach That Works

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: An Approach That Works

Do you have digestive issues? Excess gas, bloating or IBS symptoms? You could be experiencing an imbalance in your small intestines. This is a very common issue but frequently missed diagnosis. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition caused by an excess of bacteria in the small intestine. The results of this bacteria overgrowth can be profound and lead to intestinal damage and nutritional deficiency. However, despite the far-reaching implications, many conventional practitioners miss the signs of SIBO. This ...

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NOV
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Reacting To Foods And Can’t Figure Out Why?

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Reacting To Foods And Can’t Figure Out Why?

A growing number of people suffer from food sensitivities – by some estimates, more than one in five people experience uncomfortable symptoms after eating certain foods. Yet, despite their prevalence, many of us don’t realize we have a food sensitivity. Instead, we assume the common symptoms, like bloating, fatigue and “brain fog,” are just normal results of our busy lives.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Many patients tell us they are surprised by a remarkable improvement in their quality ...

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OCT
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Pain with Sex? Find the Root Cause

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Pain with Sex? Find the Root Cause

By: Mary Schroeder, ND, LAC

Pain with sex is very common and yet can be difficult to talk about. We have such a strong stigma in our culture around sexual pleasure that many people avoid seeking help from their healthcare providers. If you fall into this category, we want you to know that you are not alone, and that there are many options for treatment.

The first step in finding an effective treatment strategy is to get an accurate diagnosis. If you ...

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SEP
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Constantly Bloated? Time To Get To The Root Cause

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Constantly Bloated? Time To Get To The Root Cause

Bloating is a very common condition that most people experience at some point. When you’re bloated, your stomach feels tight, full, and sometimes painful.

Often, we feel bloated after a large meal, and the discomfort is only short-term. Other times, bloating is related to an underlying health condition, and can cause severe symptoms that negatively affect quality of life.

Keep reading to find out more about bloating, its common causes, and how you can prevent it.

What Is Bloating?

Bloating refers to an excess ...

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SEP
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Is Your Gut Healthy? How to Tell

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Is Your Gut Healthy? How to Tell

By: Molly Force, ND

How’s your gut health? A simple “gut check” is one of the most comprehensive ways to assess your overall well-being. Growing research points to the importance of the microbiome in a wide range of functions, from your immune system, to your weight, to your mental health and more.

The term microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, and other living microorganisms that exist in your gut. It’s a complex world, with hundreds of different kinds ...

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MAR
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