Sharing is caring! Dr. B sent me a copy of his new book, Installation-driven Plusand I wanted to share it with you. Dr. B is a friend and I have great respect for his work. If you’ve never listened to the podcast I recorded with him, you can HERE. Anyway, let’s talk about this book… […]
Sharing is caring! This year, I’m not giving up anything random during Lent. I’m giving up added sugars and alcohol. [I’ve done Lent-style challenges before, but this one feels different. This one is VERY gut-driven — because after everything I’ve learned about the microbiome, these two things are two of the biggest disruptors I still […]
High-intensity workouts can add more than just muscle to the list of physical benefits that come from sweating. A new study shows that hard training can also positively impact the balance of your gut bacteria, leading to a better digestive system and greater potential for hitting a PR. The latest science certainly adds new meaning […]
Sharing is caring! If you’ve been following for a while, you know I don’t recommend something unless I’ve used it, lived with it, and truly believe in it. BIOptimizers’ mushroom breakthrough is no exception. I use it consistently, and today I’m breaking down everything you need to know: what it is, what’s actually in it, […]
Sharing is caring! You know that feeling. You are exhausted. Maybe you’ve been traveling. Maybe you’ve been stressed. I mean, aren’t we all?! Or maybe you’re just coming out of a season where everyone around you seems to be getting sick. Yes, me too! And you feel it: your immune system is waving a white […]
Sharing is caring! The gut-immune connection is not some trendy wellness talk. It’s science. About 70 – 90% of your immune system lives in your intestines. That means if you’re focused on healing digestive problems (like I always do), you’re already doing major work on the immune system. But here’s what I’ve learned after twenty […]
Sharing is caring! You wake up feeling relatively normal. Your stomach is flat, your jeans button easily and you feel hopeful. Then it’s afternoon. Suddenly you are unbutton your pants under your desk. Your stomach looks six months pregnant. And the worst? You feeling uncomfortable, maybe even painful. Sound familiar? This pattern is one of […]
Sharing is caring! Have you noticed that your digestive system works more in the colder months? You’re not imagining it. Winter can be hard on you, and that doesn’t just apply to your feelings holiday indulgence or stress (although that one Are a large part of it). There are actual physiological reasons why bloating, constipation […]
Sharing is caring! When you heal your gut… But still washing your clothes with conventional detergents, cleaning your counters with synthetic fragrance sprays and buying pantry essentials filled with dyes and seed oils… Then we have to talk. If I’ve said it once, I’ll have to say it a hundred more times: Healing your gut […]
Sharing is caring! If your stomach gets tight by noon and your jeans feel impossible by 3 p.m., you may not have imagined it. If you’ve done “everything” and still feel like your gut is reacting to foods that used to be safe, you’re not alone. And if you’re a high-achieving woman who doesn’t have […]