Your Daily Gut Health Checklist If you’ve been paying attention to wellness trends lately, you’ve probably noticed that gut health is everywhere. Researchers continue to learn more about the important role our digestive system plays in overall wellness, and one thing is becoming increasingly clear: healthy habits matter. The good news? Supporting your gut doesn’t have to be complicated. Here …
Beat Travel Constipation: Keep your gut happy on the go
Vacation should leave you feeling refreshed—not sluggish and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, many people notice changes in their digestion when they travel. Long car rides, airplane flights, different foods, disrupted schedules, dehydration, and even the excitement of being away from home can all affect your normal routine. The good news? A little planning can go a long way toward keeping your digestive …
Listening to the body’s rhythms: A quiet monthly pause
Over many years of working with bodies, I’ve seen that healing rarely comes from pushing harder. It comes from listening — to cycles, to signals, to subtle shifts that tell us when to rest, when to release, and when to begin again. The New Moon offers a natural moment of stillness each month. Light is low. The nervous system often …
Stress Support through Meditation & Mindfulness: A simple introduction and how to get started
Meditation and mindfulness practices can be very helpful in reducing stress. Many people automatically think meditation means stopping thoughts or quieting the mind, which can feel daunting, to say the least. That is not the goal. Meditation and mindfulness are about allowing a deeper, steadier part of you to become more accessible, even while thoughts, emotions, and sensations continue to …
Omega-3 Oils- the O in H.O.P.E.
We’ve been talking about the H.O.P.E. system, as outlined by Advanced Naturals, supplier of high-quality and natural supplements. This post is focused on Omega-3 oils. H.O.P.E. stands for: High Fiber Omega-3 Oils Probiotics Enzymes Omega-3 fatty acids help protect your brain and your body. While it may be a surprise to some people that fat can be good, …
Take Charge of Your Digestion – Part 1: Fiber
Over the next four months, I will be focusing on the four components that together provide a natural and beneficial way to optimum digestion. Advanced Naturals, who I endorse for high quality, natural supplements, calls these four parts the H.O.P.E. formula and it includes High fiber, Omega-3 oils, Probiotis, and Enzymes. This month we’re going to dive into FIBER. …
The Top 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Far Infrared Sauna
Sauna therapy is an ancient method of detoxifying and healing the body that has been used by people around the world for thousands of years. Traditionally, steam or dry heat have been used in saunas to induce sweating and cleansing. However, these traditional saunas reach extremely high temperatures and can be uncomfortable for many people. Fortunately, modern-day technology has brought us …
What’s Your “Gut Feeling”? How Bacteria in Your Gut Can Affect Your Mood
The human brain is a fascinating organ made up of billions of neurons continuously firing electrical signals that influence what we do, think, and feel. However, many people do not realize that the human body also has a “second brain!” This second brain, located in the gut, is often overlooked but equally important in regulating our thoughts and emotions. …
Are Environmental Toxins Disrupting your Microbiome?
The human digestive tract is home to an enormous population of microbes, collectively referred to as the gut microbiome. Gut microbes perform many vital functions; they help us metabolize nutrients from food, regulate our immunity, and protect us from pathogens. Despite the powerful roles gut microbes play in our bodies, they are quite susceptible to harm from external influences such …