I don’t think I’ll be shocking you today by saying that probiotics help prevent gas, bloating and constipation—that’s a pretty well-known fact at this point. You probably also know that they support your immune system and can help ease asthma and allergies.  And if you are a regular reader of mine, I hope you remember that I’ve told you they help with depression, since most of your body’s serotonin is produced in your gut!...

For centuries scientists have been perplexed by what appeared to be a direct connection between the gut and the brain. It doesn’t take much to see this in action and realize there must be some relationship between the two. All you need to do is experience butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous or rocket to the bathroom with diarrhea when you’re upset to know there’s a definite link. Here’s a little history of what...

I must admit that sometimes my profession can be entertaining. For example, when I ask a new client, “How’s your diet?” I’m either going to get the doe in the headlights look, or they’ll look down at the floor, or they’ll say something like, “Um, well, not bad.” When I hear that, I know it’s bad! Now, typically when people come to me to improve their health, they want an answer to the magic question: ...

  Your body usually gives you obvious signs to tell you what it needs. For example, when your body needs nutrients, you feel hunger. When it needs sleep, you feel tired. When you need to have a BM, well, you get the urge to go. But one area where your body is more vague in communicating its needs is with WATER. Specifically, dehydration. Here’s the scoop on this often overlooked but amazingly common health issue,...

  If you’re one of the 60 million or so people in the US with acid reflux, you know all too well the misery it causes. This can go WAY beyond a 4-alarm fire in your chest and include: Regurgitation of food and stomach acid Chest pain Chronic cough; frequent throat-clearing Difficulty swallowing Bloating and gas Shortness of breath Sore throat   But there’s another consequence of acid reflux that is far worse than burping...

It’s official—inflammation is a leading cause of chronic disease and death! Chronic inflammatory conditions like heart disease, cancer and autoimmune diseases are responsible for 7 out of 10 deaths in the US each year. But inflammation also happens to be very PREVENTABLE! Some of the common sources of inflammation that you can avoid or minimize include: Stress Anxiety and depression Medications and vaccines Poor sleep Infections or viruses Being overweight or obese Lacking exercise But...