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Your gut does more than just digest food—it plays a key role in regulating your immune system, mood, energy levels, and even skin health. When your gut is imbalanced, the ripple effects can show up in unexpected and frustrating ways. Your gut isn't Las Vegas. 

If you're dealing with persistent symp...

It's that time of year when antibiotics start getting handed out like candy in primary care (no, they won't help your viral illness and no they aren't always needed for sinus issues). While there has been a lot of education and different toolkit and practice improvement projects around appropriate a...

Many of us eat on the go, distracted by screens, or while multitasking. We often overlook the importance of how we eat, focusing solely on what we eat (I know, basics aren't sexy). But the truth is, eating hygiene—the way we approach our meals—plays a key role in digestion and can have a huge impact...

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 it’s not? What if it’s a ...

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 of funct...

Most of the women I work with as clients are in their late 30s, 40s and 50s. Life at this stage is a beautiful journey, but we all know it comes with its fair share of stress and challenges. Kids, work, maintaining friendships, aging parents, changes with our sig-os, changes with our bodies and the ...