Is underlying Stress Affecting your gut Function? I constantly hear people telling me in clinic, “I’m not really that stressed.” Seems insane, I know, and sometimes they’re right. But most often, we uncover poor sleep, long working hours, skipped meals, multiple coffees, fatigue, muscle tension. Most people think of stress as mental tension: anxiety, overwhelm
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The Vagus Nerve. Why Does it Matter? Your brain and nervous system are so important for digestion and a lot of your digestive issues could actually not be caused by your gut. How we eat is just as important as what we eat. What Is the Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve is a major nerve
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Why FODMAPs? If you’ve struggled with bloating, gas, abdominal pain or unpredictable bowel movements, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about FODMAPs and probably tried a low FODMAP diet. If this worked, great! But this isn’t a long-term solution. It’s a short term tool. Long-term FODMAP dieting can actually make it worse. What are FODMAPs?
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Smelling & Chewing Digestion doesn’t start in the stomach. Your body begins preparing for food before you even swallow your first bite. Smelling & Chewing: Digestion Starts Before You Swallow When we think about digestion, we usually think about the stomach, intestines and microbiome. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen a product or
How Digestion Works So many of my clients ask me what they can and can’t eat when they have gut issues. The problem with this thinking is that it isn’t that simple. Is it gluten? Dairy? FODMAPs? Do I need more fibre? Removing FODMAPs, gluten and dairy can make you feel better and feel healthier.
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Fibre, especially soluble and insoluble types, is vital for gut health, immune support, and inflammation reduction. Personalized fibre intake is key, especially for IBS or IBD sufferers.
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Excessive protein intake, driven by social media trends, can harm gut health, strain kidneys, and cause digestion issues. Balance, appropriate amounts, and diverse sources support optimal health.
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A healthy microbiome is essential for various creating the ideal house that is your body. In recent years, the conversation around gut health has transitioned from a niche topic to mainstream awareness, highlighting its vital role in overall health. Decades of antibiotic prescriptions and their use in our food supply have significantly impacted our microbiome.
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Why do naturopaths do functional medicine testing? And how we can use it to help you? What is functional medicine testing, and why is it important? I often hear people say, “My doctor tested for everything”… But that’s just not possible.There seems to be a misunderstanding about what regular testing is used for. When you
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