Gut
Is It Gluten Sensitivity or Something Else?
The bloating, nausea, the sharp, unrelenting pain in the gut. What could be the cause? For those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the onset of gastrointestinal symptoms brings up the question, “Did I just eat something that contains gluten?” Unintentional gluten exposure is possible and should be considered, but other factors or conditions could cause similar symptoms. Two of the most common…
Read MoreLeaky Gut: What it is, What Causes it and How To Fix it
What causes a leaky gut? Conditions and symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, stomach pain, bloating, food intolerances, and GERD, among others, are on the rise. Why is this? Much of this has to do with our rapidly changing environment and diet. Everything from how we eat, sleep, deal with stress, the air we breathe in,…
Read MoreProbiotics and the Pursuit of Happiness
Did you know that within your gut, you have roughly 100 trillion bacteria, more than the number of cells in your body, belonging to about 1,000 species? Scientists have recently discovered that some of these species of probiotics directly impact our mood. These probiotics maintain the normal functioning of our brains and nervous systems by…
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