So, as you can see from the title this week, I am covering a messy subject. LITERALLY! This topic may be uncomfortable, but it’s so important for you to know what makes a healthy “poop” because it can tell you a lot about your digestion. And if your digestion is off, this could be an indication that something else is going on that you need to address. I know you are either dying to dive into this post or feeling like you want to close this and forget I ever mentioned it. Whic

We have spent the last few days getting our son moved in for his Sophomore year of college. He transferred from Indiana Tech to Western Carolina to run track so it is a whole new ball game. He is starting all over again with a new coach, new friends and of course the new school. I know he will do well but it has been quite stressful getting everything transferred and of course the whole moving process. I didn't sleep well for several days and we were eating out which is also

INFLAMMATION! INFLAMMATION! INFLAMMATION! This topic seems to be absolutely everywhere these days. Who in the health and wellness field is NOT talking about the infamous inflammation? Some say it’s the root cause of all disease. Everyone wants to tell you how to kick it to the curb. Let me give you a rundown on my favorite anti-inflammatory foods. And for bonus points, I'll even tell you which anti-inflammatory, antioxidant compounds they contain. Not to mention the anti-inf

Summer is a time for family vacations, cookouts and sweet treats. Unfortunately, those sweet treats can lead to dips and rises in our blood sugar leaving us feeling yucky and tired. You've probably heard every health and wellness expert talk about blood sugar at some point, right? Well, this means it's probably important for your overall health. While your body has mechanisms in place to maintain stable blood sugar, there are many nutrition and lifestyle strategies that you c

Do you have symptoms that just don’t seem to go away? I'm not only talking about just digestive symptoms but any random aches, pains, discomforts, etc.? One of the trickiest things to figure out is whether a random symptom could be due to a food intolerance. That's because symptoms can be delayed, or ongoing, and not even resemble a gastrointestinal symptom at all. In this post, I go over a few of the common symptoms, and two (very) common foods that you may be reacting to, b

So many of my clients and friends have been suffering from illness and health issues lately so I thought a little gut health info may be much needed. Do you know that your overall health is based on your gut health? Are you aware that allergies, pain, and moods - are also related to gut health? The health of your gut affects everything else in your body. Your gut is literally your second brain and connects with and communicates to all of your vital organs. Your gut health is