Chronic constipation is one of the most common disorders of the gut-brain interaction, affecting approximately one in ten adults worldwide. It has a substantial impact on quality of life and is associated with economic burdens, including direct costs and lost productivity1. Emerging evidence suggests that intestinal transit time is a key factor in shaping gut […]
Many AFPA students and graduates have incredible knowledge, real client wins, and a passion to impact more people. What they don’t always have is a simple way to turn that value into something customers can use again and again, even outside of sessions. That’s where publishing can be powerful, not as a grand life goal, […]
Sharing is caring! Today’s goal is to give you a better understanding of tannins and the gut. And I was intrigued to write in depth about tannins after publishing the grape article. Green grapes contain a particularly high amount of tannins (similar to green tea), therefore they are more likely to cause stomach upset than […]
Sharing is caring! If gluten still bothers you even when you’re careful, you’re not imagining it. Cross-contamination occurs. Restaurants make mistakes. Traveling messes everything up. This is not about “cheating” on your gut healing plan. It’s about having a practical tool for real life, where digestive enzymes can support you in specific situations. THE PROBLEM: […]
In this podcast episode, a practitioner friend asked about a probiotic formula that contains soil organisms. She wanted to know if those tracks were safe. Many well-intentioned people in the alternative health care field recommend these products without realizing the risks. I discussed this with Natasha Trenev, the founder of Natren probiotics with a 750-year […]
Sharing is caring! If you’ve tried probiotics before and felt worse, you’re not alone. For sensitive or healing intestines, capsules are not always the best starting point. This is why probiotic gummies can sometimes be the gentler option, and why these are the ones I trust. The problem with most probiotics This is what I […]
Sharing is caring! Sometimes the best gift is left unwrapped. Sometimes it is a shift – in energy, rhythm, nutrition, breathing. I’ve spent the better part of twenty years learning what my gut actually needs, versus what the wellness industry tells me it needs. [Spoiler: they’re rarely the same thing.] And what I’ve discovered is […]
Sharing is caring! We live in a screen-saturated world. From scrolling at dawn to Netflix binges at midnight, blue light is everywhere. And while I spend most of my time talking about gut health, sleep and circadian rhythm are enormous players in digestive wellness. That’s where blue light blocking glasses come into the picture. I […]
Sharing is caring! These are my personal goals for 2026. Share them in case you want to steal them. You are exhausted. I know that because I was once too. You tried the January revisions. The restrictive detoxes. The complicated protocols that hijack your agenda and your mental workload. You tried it all, and nothing […]
Sharing is caring! Warm cookies. Late nights. Extra caffeine. Maybe a little more wine than normal. The holidays are magical and messy. And when January arrives, your gut will let you know. If you’re here because your post-holiday search history looks like this: “Why does my stomach hurt?” “How do I detox after overeating?” “How […]