If you are one of the thirty-million Americans who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you know how challenging and frustrating it can be to manage your condition. Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as spastic colon, is a disorder [ ... ]
April 7th marks the annual celebration of World Health Day, which was first celebrated in 1950 to bring awareness to relevant health concerns as established by the World Health Organization (WHO).1 Past themes of World Health Day [ ... ]
In 2017, approximately 228,000 Americans underwent a bariatric procedure, including the gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y bypass, gastric band, balloon, duodenal switch, and revisions.1 Bariatric surgeries don’t only change your appearance [ ... ]
The digestive system is important for breaking down food so nutrients can be absorbed into the body. Many people suffer from a variety of digestive problems, with symptoms ranging from abdominal discomfort and pain to bloating, [ ... ]
More people are taking supplements every year, with the most recent consumer survey reporting 67% of adults (or more than 170 million people) take dietary supplements every day. (1) The majority of supplement takers consume a multi [ ... ]
Bone broth can be one of the easiest and most nutritious things you can incorporate into your diet for a variety of health benefits. Bone broth is naturally rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron as well as [ ... ]
Winter can be brutal and chilly. If you are anything like me, cold weather can freeze you to your core and even disrupt digestion. Spicy food can fire up the digestive process and introduce heat back to the body. In addition, spicy [ ... ]
Weekday mornings can be chaotic and making sure you get a nutritious, healthy breakfast to keep you going until lunch can be a challenge. With these overnight oats, your excuses will go out the door! These can be prepped within [ ... ]
So yes… this sounds a little odd but give me a minute to explain. The statement came from a conversation with a close friend. We were talking about foods that are good for the gut and how with all the articles on social media, [ ... ]
We’re all familiar with peppermint from toothpaste to gum and even holiday drinks, but did you know peppermint has some pretty impressive abilities and where it comes from? Read on to learn more! Peppermint AKA, Mentha piperita, [ ... ]
