Digestive complaints are among the most common health concerns. If you’re experiencing distress, an integrative practitioner will evaluate the foods and substances you are eating to identify where a reaction exists. There are many ways to conduct a dietary analysis, including food diary, food allergy testing, muscle testing, and elimination diets. The FODMAP Diet is…
Holistic Approaches to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
When the smooth rhythm of the muscles of the digestive tract is disrupted, either moving too quickly or too slowly, we experience digestive distress. For some of us, this distress can be frequent and painful, creating a major disruption in our life and in our lifestyle. Several health conditions are marked by severe…
The Best Of 2017
Just as keeping a journal is an excellent way to track progress and monitor growth, here’s a look back at the best of 2017. Perhaps you missed some of these top 5 blog posts or find them a refreshing reminder to honor your health in the New Year. Either way, my wish is that The Best From 2017…
Trace Minerals: Essential to a Healthy Body
From the hair on your head to the bones that support you and the blood that runs through you, your body relies on minerals for optimal health. A CLOSER LOOK AT MINERALS Minerals are broken into two categories: macrominerals and trace minerals. Since the body cannot make minerals, we must get them from food…
Using the Low FODMAP Diet To Manage IBS Symptoms
Have you ever thought about using the low FODMAP diet to manage IBS symptoms? Digestive distress is your body’s signal that there’s an imbalance in your digestive system. In many cases, chronic digestive issues are actually quite common. The symptoms may range from everyday “irritations” to full-blown debilitation. And they often include symptoms such as gas, bloating,…
Seeds for Good Digestion: Cumin
Does your belly need some seeds for good digestion? HISTORY OF CUMIN Cumin is a seed-derived spice with a nutty-peppery flavor that packs a punch from the moment its aroma seeps into your senses. Immediately, Cumin activates the salivary glands which kicks-off the digestive process. Known as jeera in Ayurvedic medicine, cumin is native…
How to Naturally Care for your Colon
If you want to maximize your health, you need to naturally care for your colon. Since the colon eliminates waste that carries toxins, you want to optimize the process of expelling such waste from your body. If you don’t move your bowels, the toxins will start to be reabsorbed by your body. And you may experience…