Ouch, My Head Hurts! Headaches are an all-too-common pain in the face and head that a majority of the population, 96%, experience in their lifetime. In my previous post and video, I reviewed all the main points about headaches. Topics covered included: Classifications of headaches (primary and secondary) Common types of headaches (tension, [...]
Stress on the Gut Stress is a buzz word in wellness. This is for a few good reasons: Everyone experiences it. It affects everything: your brain, body, emotions, self-care, productivity, and even relationship interactions. Many people have experienced a “nervous stomach” because of emotional upheaval. The reason for this is that your gut [...]
Stress effects everything, instantaneously. When in “fight and flight”, our whole physiology and psychology shifts quickly to survive. Thankfully, once the stress is gone, the mind and body can enter into recovery. However, if there is no respite, long-term stress can be detrimental. Chronically, either the perception and continued rumination of emotional stressors, or, [...]
Optimizing Your Microbiome and Liver Health for Better Brain, Liver, and Hormonal Health: Part II A Review of the Gut-Liver Connection The connections between our organ systems, and their interplay, are vital for our overall health and vitality. Researchers are currently becoming more aware of these intricate links and the clinical implications [...]
The Liver-Hormone Link Your liver is estimated to have over 500 different functions, and it impacts virtually every organ system. It is most well-known for its role in detoxification and digestion, but it does so much more. Among its many functions, our liver: - regulates most chemicals in the body - processes all [...]
“All Disease Begins in the Gut.” This statement was touted by Hippocrates over 2000 years ago. Today, his ancient words of wisdom echo in many of the treatment rooms of modern integrative and functional medicine physicians. Was he (and are they) right? As the world’s population ages at a faster pace, it’s becoming [...]
Introduction: You’re Not Just Human Not to make you paranoid, but scientifically speaking, your “gut-feelings” may not be solely of human origin! Rather, they may be mediated by the microorganisms that are inhabiting your gastrointestinal (GI) tract just as much, if not more, than your brain. It may sound creepy, but it’s true! [...]
This post originally appeared in Rupa Health’s Magazine, found here. Learn more about Rupa Health below.* Introduction to the Thyroid-Gut Axis A healthy gut and its bacterial inhabitants (the microbiota) are essential for digestive and immune function and influence almost all aspects of the body, including the thyroid. The thyroid and gut are [...]
It is not uncommon to be distracted in today’s world. During these challenging times, the usual everyday stressors and technological interruptions are compounded by current events, polarizing topics, and the economy. The world is struggling emotionally and mentally as its inhabitants learn to cope with its twists and turns and regain their balance. With [...]
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