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 here which means a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables are available and cookouts are everywhere. If you are enjoying these in excess even these healthy foods can lead to stomach upset and digestive issues. You may be taking (or considering taking) a digestive enzyme supplement. But, how do you know which one (if any) is right for you? Because there are just SO many enzymes out there, I break down the most common enzymes, what they do, and what you NEED to know about

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

Happy Spring!! OMG, It is so wonderful to finally feel like the cold will be gone soon. I am the worst! I freeze non-stop! With the weather warming up many of us start to feel like it is time to take off our cozy winter bodies and focus on finally getting healthy. This can lead to stress, anxiety and poor body image issues. Enter...The Diet Mentality!! Under the diet mentality, the simple act of eating can easily turn into a guilt trip or shame spiral. Food decisions may be b