Tag: digestion

Don’t Be a Martyr: Stop Suffering from IBS

Don’t Be a Martyr: Stop Suffering from IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder. According to a clinical review published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 7-21% percent of Americans. This equates to about 60 million people just in the Read more…

Is a Deficiency in this Corrosive Acid Wreaking Havoc in Your Body?

Is a Deficiency in this Corrosive Acid Wreaking Havoc in Your Body?

Many of us likely only think about stomach acid when something is wrong: reflux, heartburn, indigestion, and a reach into the medicine cabinet for something to tame the discomfort. It’s often around this time that we may blame our stomachs for producing too much acid.  Read more…

What Happens to Your Food After You Eat It?

What Happens to Your Food After You Eat It?

We spend a lot of time talking about food. What should you eat? How much protein? More fiber? Less sugar? Which foods are inflammatory? Which supplements should you take? But there’s another question that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: What happens to that food once Read more…

Mealtime Hygiene: It’s Not Just What You Eat

Mealtime Hygiene: It’s Not Just What You Eat

We spend a lot of time talking about what we eat. What foods are on the plate? How much protein? Enough fiber? Which fats? Are we getting enough vitamins and minerals? All of those questions matter. But there’s another piece of the nutrition conversation that doesn’t get Read more…