Beans are often touted as an incredibly nutritious, fibre-rich food you must consume if you want a healthy gut microbiome. But are they really great for people dealing with digestive issues like bloating, gas, irregularity and gut dysbiosis? What about the anti-nutrients they contain? This article will dive into these topics, as well as guide you in how to tell if beans are problematic for you personally…
Read MoreWhat is GI-MAP?
GI-MAP stands for Gastro-Intestinal Microbial Assay Plus and it is the most comprehensive digestive test on the market today. It utilizes the gold-standard of qPCR testing, a highly specific and accurate form of testing which assess for the DNA of microbes, including bacteria, yeast and parasites that conventional stool tests often miss…
Read MoreDigestive Enzymes: I recommend digestive enzymes during travel to aid digestion and help prevent symptoms like bloating, gas and digestive pain. We can’t always control exactly what’s in our food while travelling, so it’s a great idea to have some additional support…
Read MoreDoes it sometimes feel impossible to stick to clean eating? Like everything in your day was intentionally put there to throw you off your week-long clean eating streak? To distract you from your goals of getting rid of the awful bloat, digestive pain and fatigue that’s dragging you down?
Read MoreFood sensitivities can elicit a response that might not be experienced or noticed for up to 72 hours. The result is a much more subtle inflammatory reaction that can be very hard to detect, especially if you’re eating that food on a regular basis, such as gluten or dairy…
Read MoreProtein Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec are commonly used and prescribed to reduce stomach acid levels to alleviate heartburn, reflux or GERD. They do this by blocking enzymes in the stomach from producing…
Read MoreDo you feel like no matter what you eat you just aren’t seeing improvements in your digestion? Maybe no one has been able to give you answers for why you’re feeling the way you are. If you’re struggling with constipation, diarrhea, IBS, pain or just annoying bloat or gas, there is a path to healing for you!
Read MoreIf you struggle with digestive issues like gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, pain or nausea, you’ve likely heard many people, or maybe your doctor, say “just add a fibre supplement, that will help”. Fibre is extremely important for digestive, cardiovascular and metabolic health. It helps support healthy cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar…
Read MoreI get it, digestive problems suck big time. Maybe you’ve tried “everything”, or maybe you’ve been too overwhelmed to start. Here are 4 things to consider on your gut-healing journey…
Read MoreParasites can cause major inflammation, stress, fatigue and gut issues, and you likely have them! Many foods are naturally anti-parasitic and elicit powerful anti-microbial effects. Getting more of these in your diet, especially…
Read MoreParasites create major gut dysfunction. One of the most common underlying factors for gut problems, especially IBS, are parasites! Bloating, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain are a few usual gut-related symptoms…
Read MoreWe all do it. Whether we are getting together with family and friends, or binging on our favourite Netflix show, mindless overeating seems to be commonplace and even encouraged.
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