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Smidge (GutPro): A Recommended Probiotic, Information, and Review
I recommend few probiotic supplements for people to use to help fix their gut, and Smidge is one that I recommend. For example, I am one of the few dissenting opinions regarding recommending HSO “probiotic” supplements. I do not recommend HSO "probiotic" supplements...
C-Sections and Their Effect on Infant Gut Health
Cesarean section, performed when medically necessary, is an essential surgery for both mother and baby survival. For 2018, 32% of all infant deliveries were by C-section in the United States of America. C-section deliveries have many risks involved and are an...
Foods that Might be Harming Your Health: Spinach – Part 2
For the new year, many people consume more greens, including spinach, trying to be healthy. Spinach is a “healthy” source of greens that people frequently add to their smoothie for its perceived health benefits. I love creamed spinach myself. In the past, I often...
The Vicious Cycle of Poor Gut Health and Stress
Are you stressed out because of your gut health, or is your gut health causing your stress? For gut health coaches, this is our version of the chicken or the egg dilemma. How does this cycle begin, and more importantly, how do we end it? Stress can lead to poor food...
Why Antacids Like TumsTM May Worsen Your Health Over Time
According to the American College of Gastroenterology[1.https://gi.org/topics/acid-reflux/], sixty million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and fifteen million Americans experience heartburn every single day. That’s a lot of people! When looking...
Optimal Health Blueprint
The standard American diet lacks many nutrients that we need for optimal health. Though we have access to a wide variety of foods in our grocery store that are nutrient-dense, many choose fast food convenience in our fast-paced modern world. Many Americans eat...
Five Reasons to Lower Your Dose of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a superior micronutrient and an excellent antioxidant. It can donate one of its electrons to neutralize a free radical, and some say that going without it could be lethal. But what happens when you take too much of it? New evidence is emerging that may...
Foods that Might be Harming Your Health – Chocolate – Part 1
Diet is very subjective, and how people react to the food that we eat is determined by many factors. Genetics, epigenetics, environment, gastrointestinal system functionality, immune system health, and your microbiome all influence how reactive you are to the food...
Does Frequent nnEMf Radiation Exposure Effect Our Microbiome Health?
Read more about nnEMF, its effects on your health, and how to reduce those effects in Fix Your Mitochondria! Many people love the convenience of the Internet of things in their modern lives. How much do you rely on your cell phone and wireless technology to improve...
Five FODMAPs That Might Surprise You
Are you following a low FODMAP diet to improve your gut health? Some hidden FODMAPs might not show up on the popular lists. Here are some of the lesser-known FODMAPs that could be preventing you from achieving your optimal gastrointestinal function: Chicken Wings...
Harmoni Pendant: A Case Study on Predatorial Marketing Tactics and the People who Enable Them
When I see a product like the Harmoni Pendant, I ask myself how a product like this was able to get onto the market. Who is to blame? Is it the founder? Maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he honestly believes in this stuff, and despite having a...
Is Inulin Good for Dysbiosis? A Cautious Recommendation
Prebiotics are various compounds in our food that stimulate the growth of microorganisms. Using prebiotics to hopefully improve your microbiome's health should be utilized with the upmost caution if you are suffering from digestive issues. You do not want to use the...