Signs of Digestive Issues

There are numerous signs of digestive issues. Digestive issues can present a wide range of symptoms and vary based on the individual's state of health. Other factors that impactive digestive issues are based on the underlying cause and the specific part of the digestive system affected. As a gut health specialist, I'm passionate about digestive issues. Also, I've been able to overcome my imbalances including Irritable Bowel Syndrome using natural solutions. This statement from Harvard Medical School conveys how important our gut and digestive health truly is. The enteric nervous system that regulates our gut is often called the body's “second brain.” Although it can't compose poetry or solve equations, this…

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Top 3 Habits Negatively Impacting Gut Health

Top 3 Habits Negatively Impacting Gut Health
Top 3 Habits Negatively Impacting Gut Health

When asked, many women don't believe they have digestive issues. However, if questioned further about experiencing symptoms like gas, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, or occasional abdominal pain, the answer is often yes. These symptoms are major indicators of digestive imbalance. Additionally, digestive distress may manifest in less obvious ways, such as sleep disturbances, joint or back pain, fatigue, or feeling constantly hungry even after a meal. Recognizing these signs is the first step in addressing gut health issues. Maintaining good gut health is crucial for overall well-being. However, certain habits can disrupt this balance, leading to digestive discomfort and other health issues. In this post, we'll explore…

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10 Tips for Healthy Eating in Charleston

10 Tips for Healthy Eating in Charleston Charleston, SC is stunning and can captivate you with its allure of food and beauty. Therefore, I offer you 10 tips for healthy eating in Charleston. Maintaining a healthy diet while dining out can pose challenges, but you can certainly achieve it by making mindful choices. Having moved from a Midwest town with limited healthy eating options in Evansville, IN, my husband and I feel fortunate. We are true foodies who used to drive almost two hours to Louisville, KY, where we discovered a great selection of farm-to-table restaurants. Evansville had earned a reputation as the chain food capital of Indiana!…

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Natural Solutions to Adrenal Fatigue

In 2013, a client came to me sharing that she had been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue.  I had worked with clients that had various health challenges but this was a new one. She was already eating clean and working with an Integrative MD so this was going to be a challenge. The only unique factor was her stress level was extremely high as she was experiencing extreme burnout in her career. To be honest, her symptoms were puzzling.  I kept trying to figure out exactly what it was she was feeling but I just couldn't connect to her symptoms. Usually my clean eating, resting and supporting the digestive process was the answer but in this…

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