Are You A Healthy Pooper?

Are you a healthy pooper?  Here is a  checklist to determine if you are a healthy pooper. FREQUENCY  – Eliminate at least once per day (but not more than three times) SHAPE – Have poops that are smooth and about the shape of a banana, not too hard and not too soft. COLOR – Color […]

Constipation 101

We are not really taught about the importance of the gut and whether your digestive system is working properly. Some people have been constipated for 10 years and are dependent on laxatives. If you continue this trend, you can have further consequences. Some people are suffering from the effects of constipation and don’t know any […]

Are You Pooping All Wrong?

Are you pooping all wrong? Squatting is apparently the most  healthy way to poop. The modern toilet seat creates  a style of pooping which puts upward pressure on the rectum and creates the need to STRAIN in order to eliminate. Compare sitting on the toilet to a kinked garden hose: It just doesn’t work properly. […]

What Causes Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common  gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. In fact, studies estimate that 38-96 million Americans  suffer from IBS, although only 5 to 7% have been diagnosed. Symptoms of IBS include frequent diarrhea, constipation—or both—gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. IBS is a group of symptoms, including abdominal pain or discomfort and changes […]

5 Digestive Health Tips After Thanksgiving

Need some digestive health tips? For many of us, digestive discomfort has become a fact of life…especially at holiday time. Do you suffer from gas, bloating, upset stomach, constipation or heartburn? By paying attention and making a few simple changes, you can help your digestive system do the job it was made to do – […]

Is Your Thyroid Working Properly?

Is your thyroid working properly? The American Thyroid Association (ATA) estimates that 20 million Americans suffer from some form of thyroid disease—60% of whom aren’t diagnosed. Also, women are 5 to 8 times more likely to have problems than men. It is  a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your throat and may […]

Got Digestion Issues? – Avoid these Foods

Got digestion issues? It is estimated that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive issue – ranging from chronic constipation to serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. And while digestive issues can stem from a wide variety of causes, there’s one factor quite often overlooked – CARBOHYDRATES. I […]

Gut Matters

Your gut matters! Unfortunately, many of us eating the Standard American Diet, taking medications and antibiotics, using antibacterial soaps and cleaners, and living a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle are creating a difficult time for our friendly gut  flora and, instead, are giving the bad bacterial  gut flora the upper hand. We have a huge array of […]