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COVID-19 Guidelines for a Prepared Immune System

As there is so much nonsense out there, regarding the coronavirus, we have decided to set up a quick and easy guide on how to stay strong and healthy during this epidemic.

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Commit to Your Gut

When it comes to gut health, there is a LOT to unpack. As a health professional, I need to ensure that I continue to evolve my practice and my approach to best help my clients. One thing that I’ve added as part of my approach is encouraging

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Nutrition Trends in 2020

I cannot believe we are already wrapping up the first month of 2020! Today, I wanted to dive deep into the nutrition trends that are starting to pop up…namely plant-based everything, mocktails, and the comeback of carbs! Let’s dive in…

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The Only Immunity Guide You’ll Need

And our final one for the year! There is so much out there when it comes to supporting your immune system throughout the winter months but I’m here to provide you with the Only Immunity Guide You’ll Need!

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My Issue with the Game Changers

Have you changed the way you eat after watching “The Game Changers”? In brief, the documentary promotes a vegan diet, avoiding all animal products, and the athletic benefits that go along with such a dramatic dietary change. Obviously, this film is drawing in a LOT of debate.

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SIBO vs IBS

Did you know that the symptoms of IBS are similar to those experienced by people with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (known as SIBO)?

What is SIBO?

SIBO is diagnosed when there is an excessive amount of bacteria within the small intestine. In a healthy digestive system, the amount of gut bacteria found within the small intestine is quite low, so when there is an excessive amount of bacteria it is often the result of some anatomical abnormality or digestive illness. 

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What’s the deal with collagen?

There is no way you’ve missed the collagen hype.

It’s been EVERYWHERE and it is impossible to ignore. You’ve bought into the hype, and I get it! With the collagen powders, gummies, and other packaged foods spiked with it coupled with the promises of better skin, faster recovery, improved gut health…what’s not to like?

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Yay or Nay to Intermittent Fasting

What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting for specific blocks of time.

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How Stress Affects Your Gut

Were you aware that recurrent stress (fear and anxiety, that random rush of adrenaline and a newfound sense of urgency…sound familiar?) can literally affect your long-term wellness? Research has proven that ongoing stress can negatively impact the trillion of healthy bacteria in your gut, and subpar gut health can negatively impact your entire system.

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Why is Keto Not For You?

Like all fad diets, the Keto diet promises you BIG changes in a short amount of time. It has been called life-changing, a miracle diet, the “best thing that’s ever happened to weight loss”, etc. etc. Cue eye-roll.

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