…the advancement of research in the microbiome continues (the organisms that science once thought were “freeloaders” in the gut), we are learning more and more about how different foods enable…
What Causes Endometrial Hyperplasia + What to Do About It
…are considered at a higher risk for the condition because fat cells can produce estrogen and lead to elevated levels. There is also speculation that gut dysbiosis (imbalance of gut…
The Autoimmune Hormone Connection
…3 ingredients — intestinal hyperpermeability (aka leaky gut), a triggering event and the right genes. Intestinal Hyperpermeability (aka leaky gut) You’ve got about 70-80% of your immune system just hanging…
Birth Control — What Doctors Don’t Say About Birth Control Effects
…and yeast. Our gut bacteria influence our mood, breast milk production, and are the first inhabitants of our child’s sterile gut in utero and during vaginal birth. They play a…
Lab Work You Need When Trying To Conceive
…it contains the ideal balance of selenium and iodine. Eat a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet. Heal the gut, as discussed in this article. Address autoimmunity or individual concerns. For more on…
Cramps but No Period? 9 Possible Causes
…rebalance the gut and improve the gut flora. Through diet and lifestyle therapies, you can nourish your immune and digestive health to end the pain. If you believe this is…
Tips to Help With Menopause Weight Loss
…Aside from loss of muscle mass, menopause has been shown to mess with gut health in a way that studies suggest is associated with increased body fat8, decreased metabolic rate,…
Thyroid Disease After Pregnancy: Fatigue in the Fourth Trimester
…nutrients important to thyroid health. Family history of autoimmunity or autoimmune thyroid Personal history of autoimmunity Toxin exposure Gut infection Food intolerances Leaky gut Clearly, there are some complex systems…
SIBO Part I: What is it & How Do I Know if I Have it?
We know that bacteria are essential for a healthy gut biome, performing a number of functions that affect everything from metabolic function to immunity, to how we perceive the world….
