Most people think stress comes from the big stuff: deadlines, hard seasons, and heavy conversations. Those certainly matter, but a surprising amount of your daily stress load comes from smaller inputs your body processes throughout the day. These are easy to overlook because they feel normal, yet they quietly shape how tense, reactive, and depleted […]
Were you a fan of Star Trek back in the day? It incorporated a fascinating collection of aliens, including symbiotic organisms like Trills. If you watched it, did you ever consider that you could have a symbiotic being in your body? Hello microbiome! The gut microbiome consists of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that influence […]
When digestion feels unpredictable, the temptation is to focus exclusively on food. Perhaps you consider what you ate, what you shouldn’t have eaten, and what might need to be eliminated. Sometimes those details matter, but there’s another layer that often explains why the exact same meal feels fine one day and not the next. Much […]
There is no doubt that the majority of households in America have a common over-the-counter (OTC) medication in their bathroom. OTC medications are conveniently available in a variety of stores, and the assumption is that they are safe. Yet there is mounting evidence that they can cause a range of adverse effects. One prominent medication […]
Many people assume gut health is determined primarily by what’s on their plate. If digestion feels off, the first instinct is often to search for a list of foods to eliminate or a new diet to try. But for many people, the real frustration isn’t just what they can or can’t eat. It’s not understanding […]
When your nervous system has been running on high alert, finding calm can feel like something that requires effort. This may be due to accumulated stress, disrupted sleep, overstimulation, or a particularly demanding stretch of days. The familiar tools – walks or meditation apps – don’t always land the way you intend. Sometimes the body […]
You may have experienced it after eating certain foods, such as leftovers, aged cheese, wine, or even a bowl of spinach. You suddenly feel itchy, have a throbbing head, a runny nose, or digestive discomfort. Have you found yourself wondering, “Am I allergic? Is my body overreacting?” The answer could be related to histamine and […]
“Gut health” is a term we hear everywhere these days— in supplement advertisements, on yogurt labels, and in the side panels of wellness books and podcasts. But what does it truly mean? It’s not just about clinical definitions or eating more fiber and taking a probiotic. Instead, it should be understood in a more relatable […]
January is the time of year when many are seeking to counter the effects of added indulgence during recent holidays. Social media and marketing are replete with advertisements of this diet and that one, all promising to provide the results you desire. Many have started the ketogenic diet, and I have received a few messages […]
How do you like to step into a new year? Maybe you take a quick look over your shoulder at the year behind you—celebrating what worked and noticing what didn’t. If better health is on your resolution list this year, I’m cheering you on already. We usually think of eating better or exercising more. Maybe […]
