Gut Health Page 3/9

Picture this: You’re in line with your date at Chipotle, preparing to step up to the ordering counter, and you freeze. While you drool over this menu, you suddenly remember that the last time you ate here, you devoured your delicious meal only to be plagued with uncomfortable bloating and gas for the rest of […]

Ever wrap up your lunch break only to be left bloated and uncomfortable by the time you’re back on the clock? Hopefully, this doesn’t occur often—but if it does, it might be time to rethink your midday meal. In the spirit of back-to-school season, we’re sharing how to build an anti-bloating lunchbox, no matter if […]

If you often experience midday hunger pangs coupled with near-debilitating bouts of fatigue, you’re in good company. What’s known as the afternoon slump is quite common, and often the result of a dip in blood sugar levels, according to Jerry Bailey, DC, LAc, certified nutritionist, acupuncturist, chiropractic, and functional medicine physician at Lakeside Holistic Health. […]

If you’re someone who likes to be in the know about anything related to your health, you’ve probably read quite a bit about the importance of a healthy gut, which is an overall term used to describe the entirety of your gastrointestinal tract. Despite its single location in your body, it has an impact on […]

Our bodies undergo some pretty incredible — and sometimes surprising — changes as we age. One thing that can be hard to anticipate is how our hormonal balance can shift throughout different seasons of life.  Many factors affect what’s going on with your hormones. The good news is that you can positively influence them through […]

Gut health impacts most aspects of our health, from hormones to breakouts. It’s understandable that we’d forget about our guts. That’s until you feel symptoms like uncomfortable bloating and ongoing digestive issues. If you’re like us, you’re always curious about crafting a more mindful approach to caring for the internal system you can’t see but […]

Snack options–they are endless and available at our fingertips. While convenient, they aren’t necessarily a perk for everyone’s stomach or nutritional needs. For many of us, certain snacks lead to uncomfortable feelings–hello, bloating after eating! The culprit might be a bag of chips, a fizzy soda, or even a seemingly innocent high-fiber granola bar. Bloating, […]

As we move into the new year, we’re sure you’re thinking about small, meaningful ways to do more for your body, from moving more to drinking water more mindfully. And we want to add one more 2024 do to your list: minding your gut health. Without realizing our guts have a lot to do with […]

There’s something so ritualistic about eating out at a restaurant. Often a place for gathering and connection, restaurants offer a neutral space that allows us to come together and enjoy each other’s company while indulging in a delicious meal without the effort of cooking and cleaning. But, as much as we love dining out, it […]

When we eat food or take a drink, multiple organs will swing into action to help turn that food into energy. These organs are collectively known as the digestive system. They work together to down foods and liquids into their primary nutrient components that are absorbable and usable by the rest of the body – […]

There’s nothing like an insanely strong food craving to throw your diet for a loop… especially if it pops up on repeat. Perhaps the thought of a decadent dessert is enough to make you race to the nearest bakery, or maybe a salty bag of chips seems to call your name like clockwork. While a […]

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are often filled with delicious sweets and alcohol-filled parties, not to mention lots of family time. Here’s how to maintain a healthy diet and keep your digestive system happy with gut-friendly foods—without giving up on all the fun. Spoiler: It’s all about what you add to your plate. […]