Haelan Empowered Blog
Haelan [IPA: 'heɪlɪn] - to heal, to cure, to alleviate anxiety
Empowered - having the knowledge, confidence, ability
There's an old adage that you hear when it comes to weight loss - "calories in should be less than calories out". I've heard so many people over the years say that they just need to eat less and exercise more to lose weight. Here's the thing (and I'm putting it in bold because I mean...
The Role of GLP-1 in Gut Health and Weight Loss
Introduction
I'm sure you've heard of Ozempic, the miraculous weight loss drug. If not, I have a bit of a concern if you're getting out of the house or reading the news!
This popular medication is very divisive in the healthcare world....
Understanding the Human Microbiome Project: A Key to Women’s Gut Health
Gut health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, especially for women. Recent research has unveiled that the state of our gut can influence everything from digestion to immunity and even mental health. Gut...
The Power of Prebiotics: Nourishing Your Gut for Optimal Health
According to a 2022 survey by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), nearly 40% of Americans have experienced digestive health issues that have disrupted their daily lives in the past year. These issues can...
Probiotics have gained substantial attention in recent years for their potential benefits in gut health. As living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host, probiotics can play a crucial role in maintaining and restoring gut flora balance (helping treat gut dysbiosis).
But before...
The migrating motor complex (MMC) is a critical component of gastrointestinal (GI) health, yet it often goes unnoticed in discussions about gut health. This housekeeper-like process plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy gut environment.
If the MMC is not working properly, a number...
Okay- time to shrink down a bit, look inside our gut and maybe blow your mind
Inside your gut lives trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi). These organisms are part of a large community called your microbiota. These organisms have teamed up with us since birth and evolved along...
When you learned about the gastrointestinal tract in 5th grade science - what did you learn?
Maybe you learned that the GI tract takes food and turns it into energy; that we digest our food and absorb the nutrients... or maybe you just made a lot of jokes. Here at casa MacLean, that's a majority...
If you've been following along for a bit, you are well aware that I am a firm believer of the maxim "All Health Starts In the Gut". Here's the thing - our digestive system is the primary interface between us and the outside world. Everything we put in it is information for our body. It's also one...
You've been eating healthy and doing all that you can think of to decrease your bloating, but for some reason it seems like you react to almost everything! Apples- bloated. Spinach- bloated. Cooked vegetables- bloated! You've nixed gluten, dairy and sugar .... but still - the swollen,...
