You’ve heard the saying: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well, there’s a part of your body, the vagus (pronounced just like “Vegas”) nerve, whose functions do not stay within the limited lane of a random nerve in your body. What’s the vagus nerve ? The vagus (or vagal) nerve is the 10th of […]
Leaky gut: Could you have it?
Photo by CDC on Unsplash Have you noticed the recent increased focus on gut health in the media? There’s more talk about the gut microbiome, fermented foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and the food sensitivities that can make our gastrointestinal tract struggle. I’m happy that there’s more emphasis on gut health; after all, the gut is known […]
Why you should try an elimination diet
Why try an elimination diet? For those of us who have struggled with weight gain, lack of energy, a growing “muffin top,” and a host of other symptoms that leave us perplexed and frustrated, an elimination diet often provides the answers we need. That tiredness, bloating, skin rash, or brain fog we’ve been experiencing could […]
Is it time for a conversation about constipation?
What constipation symptoms are you experiencing? If your time on the porcelain throne is less than pleasant due to constipation, chances are you’re dealing with digestive upset that shows up as: Infrequent bowel movements; Bloating; Rabbit pellet-type stool; Straining to pass stool; Flatulence; Stomach pain; and Incomplete evacuation. Think about it: you eat daily, so […]
