When the weather turns cold, everything in your body slows down a little, including your digestion and metabolism. If you have Hashimoto’s or Hypothyroidism then you know that we already struggle to keep our temperature up, so winter can exacerbate our hypothyroid symptoms. You’ve probably noticed that you’re more susceptible to dips in energy and […]
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Are you mostly human or bacteria?! Want to nerd out about the microbiome with me? Check out these cool facts. The microbiome is a collection of bacteria that live on and in the human body in a symbiotic relationship of mutual benefit, yes even your nostrils have their own little microbiome! 80% of the human […]
Worried about how your gut is going to cope over the Holidays? Eat mindfully, slowly and chew well. Pay attention to your stomach and appetite cues. When you feel comfortably full, stop eating. An overfull stomach puts a lot of pressure on your lower oesophageal sphincter. Watch out for trigger foods like high sugar, refined […]
Despite clever marketing campaigns convincing you otherwise the vast majority of people do not suffer with high stomach acid. So is Nexium a harmless way to reduce reflux? Nexium has been associated with an increased risk of premature death due to cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and stomach cancer. PPI’s such as Somac or Nexium are designed […]
It is common to experience reflux from time to time if we overeat or indulge in rich foods but it is not normal. If our digestion is running smoothly and we practice clean eating then it shouldn’t happen at all. If you get reflux more than twice per week you might have gastroesophageal reflux disease also known […]
Last week we established why stomach acid is NOT the bad guy but in fact essential to your health. This week I explore the common symptoms I see that are major red flags for low stomach acid. Do you suffer with a full uncomfortable feeling inbetween your ribs after eating? Burping, acid reflux, nausea, heartburn, bloating and […]
Have you been led to believe that stomach acid is causing you discomfort? Adequate stomach acid keeps our stomach highly acidic so it can perform necessary functions like: Maintaining an acidic environment that protects us from food poisoning and other bacteria and pathogens that might otherwise make us sick Breaking down our food so that our digestive system […]
You may have heard me refer to microbiome restoration and thought what on earth is she talking about? Your microbiome is the bacteria that live on and in your body. For the purpose of this article I will be discussing the gut microbiome only, however there are therapeutic benefits to restoring the microbiome in other […]
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