Haelan Empowered Blog
Haelan [IPA: 'heɪlɪn] - to heal, to cure, to alleviate anxiety
Empowered - having the knowledge, confidence, ability
Ever had "butterflies" in your stomach before a big event or felt your digestion take a hit during a stressful day? That’s your gut and brain talking to each other! This communication between your gut and brain is known as the gut-brain axis, and it plays a crucial role in how your...
Your gut is home to a diverse community of trillions of bacteria that work together to keep you healthy. Supposedly there are more microbes in your gut then there are stars in the Milky Way!
Among these, some of the most essential gut bugs are the commensal and keystone bacteria...
Ever wondered what's really going on inside your gut?
You’ve probably heard a lot about probiotics and the importance of a balanced gut microbiome, but there's one specific bacterium that might not be on your radar yet: Akkermansia muciniphila.
This powerful microbe plays a significant role...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive disorders, affecting an estimated 10-15% of the global population. If you've been struggling with chronic bloating, abdominal pain, or unpredictable bowel movements, you might have been told it's "just IBS." But for many...
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If you're struggling with persistent bloating, abdominal pain, or digestive discomfort, you may have been told that it's "just IBS" or stress. But there's a deeper underlying issue that often goes undiagnosed—Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO.
SIBO occurs...
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge late at night, desperately craving something sweet? You try to resist—after all, you’ve promised yourself to cut back on sugar—but the craving is relentless. You tell yourself that it's just willpower. But what if...
This topic is near and dear to my heart. For years I worked on my anxiety through meditation, nervous system regulation and trying ALL the different supplements. Things maybe kind-of, sort-of worked? There were improvements, but not to the extent I had hoped to see.
When my...
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...
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...
