Nobody likes being sick. Nobody likes having frequent headaches or a bad case of constipation. Nobody likes skin breakouts or feeling exhausted. Nobody likes brain fog and riding a roller coaster of mood swings. When we feel these things, we just want them to go away. Fast. Most of us can’t afford to lay on... More
Tell me if this story sounds familiar. You aren’t feeling well. You are suddenly battling unexplainable weight gain. Your energy is low. Your skin is having frequent breakouts. You feel constantly lethargic and fatigued. It’s a battle just to make it through the afternoon without falling asleep. You schedule a check-up with your doctor to see what’s... More
Nobody likes to talk about their bathroom problems. In fact, there is a lot of shyness and shame surrounding all things poop related. We all poop and we all need to poop to live happy, healthy lives. But we don’t like to talk about it. It’s uncomfortable and embarrassing. Humans go to great lengths to... More
One of the first things I do when working with clients is to help them make some significant changes in their diet. If you’ve followed me for long that’s no secret. Because nothing transforms your health more than changing what you put inside your body. The eating plan laid out in my Gut Health Protocol... More
Should I get a GI-Map Test Done? If you clicked on this article, there's a pretty good chance that you’re dealing with gut related health issues and are looking for answers. Maybe you’re constantly bloated, maybe you have IBS, maybe you’ve suddenly had a bad case of adult acne pop up and you don’t know why.... More
Is There a Difference Between the GI Map & Viome Stool Testing?If you have chronic digestive problems, then you’ve probably heard about at-home DNA stool tests like the GI Map and Viome. But which one is best for you? That questions isn't the easiest to answer. They’re the two most popular stool tests on the... More
Here's a powerful case study on reversing extreme IBS/IBD. This will give you an idea of what a holistic approach looks like.Whether you’re dealing with IBS, IBD, crohn’s, ulcerative colitis or celiac, there is hope for remission and control of your chronic GI problems.I'll never forget, several years ago a middle aged man came to... More
If inflammation is the root of all disease, then it makes sense to calm the fire as much as possible.Inflammation is a complex immune response to a variety of inputs. Sometimes it’s a bacterial or viral infection, in which case inflammation is protective. Maybe you're asking questions now such as: How do I know if... More
The following is my summary of a recent study that speaks to the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome for protection from viruses that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. The research also supported convincing evidence of the detrimental effects that antibiotics have on the gut microbiome.Cliff notes:A recent study from the University of Utah School... More
There’s no cure for Epstein-Barr Virus. This is a true statement in regards to EBV (mono, aka herpesvirus 4).However, there’s a lot you can do to actually thrive again after an initial bout with mono.Here’s what I’ve learned since having mono in 10th grade.Chronic underlying infections, like EBV, rob our health and are a mystery... More
