Connection Between Gut Health and Joint Pain

Connection Between Gut Health and Joint Pain Understanding the link between gut health and joint pain is essential for anyone looking to improve their overall well-being. Studies have shown that poor gut health can contribute to inflammation, which in turn can exacerbate joint pain and conditions such as arthritis. As our understanding of overall health deepens, the intricate relationship between gut health and joint pain has become a prominent area of interest. The gut, often dubbed the “second brain,” is home to a complex community of trillions of microorganisms. These microorganisms play vital roles that extend beyond digestion—impacting immune responses, inflammation, and even mental health. But what does…

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Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics

Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics: What’s the Difference? Today, let's talk about two important things for your digestive health: enzymes and probiotics. Understanding enzymes and probiotics is key to keeping your gut happy and healthy. They might sound like complicated words, but don't worry—we'll make it easy to understand. What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are special proteins that help break down the food you eat into smaller pieces. Think of them as tiny scissors cutting up food so your body can use it for energy, growth, and repair. There are different types of enzymes for different kinds of food. For example, some enzymes help digest proteins, while others work on…

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What are Enzymes

What Are Enzymes and Why Are They Important for Women Over 40 What are enzymes and why are they so important yet not many doctors or nutritionists discuss with their patients or clients? Have you ever wondered how your body turns the food you eat into energy? It’s like magic, but there’s actually science behind it. The secret lies in tiny proteins called enzymes. Let’s dive into what enzymes are, why they’re so important for everyone—especially women over 40—and how you can keep them working well with the right foods and lifestyle. What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are special proteins that act like little helpers in your body. They…

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Gut Health Survey

Curious about your gut health? Take the Gut Health Survey to assess potential imbalances affecting your digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being. How often do you experience digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas, or abdominal pain? Have you noticed any changes in your bowel movements, such as constipation, diarrhea, or irregularity? Do you frequently experience heartburn or acid reflux? Have you recently undergone antibiotic treatment or taken medications that affect the gut (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs)? Do you experience low energy levels or fatigue? Do you often experience cravings for sugar, chocolate or processed foods? Have you experienced significant stress or emotional upheaval recently? Does your diet…

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Your Body Temple or Garage

Your Body Temple or Garage Is your body a temple or garage? Stop what you’re doing and ask yourself, “Am I treating my body like a temple? Or am I treating my body like a garage?” Maybe the answer will make you feel really good. Or maybe you won’t be happy with your answer. Either way, both are important eye-openers. Day-to-day life is busy for most of us. We spend so much time inside our own minds that we can forget, we have an entire body we’re attached to. God gave us one body that we’re tasked to love.  God wants us to be happy and healthy. Are…

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Health Information Forms

Welcome to B Renewed Wellness Solutions! Your next step is to complete the health information forms. This provides the background of your health and the current symptoms that you are experiencing. The more details you can provide, the better I can help you balance your body and manage your stress. Please complete the following forms at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.  1. Food and Beverage Intake Be sure to track your food and beverage for a minimum of 4 days. More is better. We don't need to know calories, just whether you dine in or out and what time you are eating or drinking. You can track…

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Improve Your Mood with Food

How do you improve your mood with food? Let’s unpack some of the exciting (and preliminary) new research about the link between gut health, mood, and stress. This week we’ll talk about your friendly resident gut microbes, probiotic foods, and supplements, as well as offer some simple recipes to keep your gut and taste buds happy. GUT MICROBES There are trillions of microbes that happily live in our gut. These friendly microbes do more than help us digest foods, make vitamins, and protect us from the not-so-friendly microbes - they have mood-boosting and stress-busting functions too! It’s a hotbed of research right now and we’re finding out more…

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What’s destroying your gut

What’s destroying your gut health is a popular question. So many people now realize that gut health is foundational to our overall health. It’s even been called our second brain! Your microbiome is a complex ecosystem, home to an estimated 38 trillion living microorganisms and comprising over 10,000 types of bacteria and other microbes. These contribute more to your survival than your DNA. They digest food, supply vitamins, support the immune system, and create neurotransmitters.  Most of the bacteria in your gut help support your body. But, about 15% of the bacteria in the gut can have some negative impacts on your overall health. Most of the time…

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5 Sage Powers

Understanding Positive Intelligence and the 5 Sage Powers is essential for measuring our PQ or level of happiness and success. Based on the best-selling book by Shirzad Chamine, positive intelligence explains why only 20% of teams and individuals achieve their true potential. You can take the assessment to learn yours. The key to positive intelligence is the 5 Sage Powers. The concept of positive intelligence helps us measure our PQ or level of happiness and success. You can take the assessment to learn yours. Positive Intelligence is based on the best-selling book by Shirzad Chamine. His book discusses why only 20% of teams and individuals achieve their true…

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Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

If you use essential oils in your home, you will love these essential oil diffuser blends! If you don't use essential oils, let me share what the hype is all about. In short, they have a ton of uses. Some of those include DIY cleaners, laundry detergents, and soothe skin. They also replace candles which are loaded with toxins that are released into the air when we burn them. There are different types of essential oils and they are not all the same quality, but, we'll discuss that in a different post.   Here are some of our favorite diffuser blends:   Peaceful Mind: 2 drops orange, 2…

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