Just feeling anxiety or stress can cause the brain to signal gut problems- like diarrhea or nausea. This signaling happens the other way as well. A stomach in distress can signal to the brain –feelings of depression, anxiety and stress. The main nerves that allows this communication. is called the vegus nerve. This nerve is …
I often see clients who are struggling to gain weight due to gut distress. Let’s face it- when your in the midst of bloat and diarrhea or nausea and tummy troubles- often the last thing you want to do is eat. If this is you, have no fear. We can gain weight and build up …
PROBIOTICS are FOUND NATURALLY in THESE 9 low FODMAP FOODS. Miso Soup is made from a fermented soybean paste called miso. You can find this product in asian specialty stores or all natural stores. Just adding 1 Tbsp Miso paste to hot water and some tofu cubes and spring onions makes for a satisfying savory …
Study Identifies Novel Association Between Brachyspira Genus And IBS The microbes or bacteria and bugs in our large intestine play an important role in so many things. They can play good and bad roles in realms from immunology and gut health to brain an even mood! A Bacteria called Brachuspira genus from the phylum Sprochetes, …
This is a light and tangy cake which is made with zesty lemon, tart yogurt and chia seeds. I love that all the ingredients can be combined and spooned into a baking pan.
Sitting ll day- Get up and do these 12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort — all of it based on science. REF: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/really-really-short-workouts 1. Jumping jacks 2. Wall sit 3. Push-ups4. Abdominal crunches5. Step-up onto a chair6. Squats7. Triceps dip on a chair8. Plank9. High knees, running in place10. Alternating lunges11. Push-ups with …
Dr. Reetika Kumar MD, MBA., gave a talk at the 2020 Pennsylvania Conference for Women this year on November 11, 2020. Her talk gave women 12 Tips to Practice for Optimal Mental Health. She is author of Do Good Do Well and is a champion for women and mental wellness. 12 Tips to Practice for …
Plan to donate to PHILABUNDANCE this holiday season to Help End Hunger In Philadelphia. Dear Friends, Colleagues and Family: Did you know…One in 5 people in Philadelphia Face Hunger? PHILADELPHIA HAS A HUNGER CRISIS! Philabundance is the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization, serving more than 90,000 people each week innine counties in PA and …
I recently talked with a friend of mine who will be celebrating a big birthday and she wanted to get a nutrition makeover. Besides looking at her 3 day food diary we did a big revamp on her supplements. My friend was taking a slew of pills- all note-worthy in nutrients but it took us …
A diverse diet of whole food leads to a healthy diverse gut microbiota! Plant fibers not digested in the stomach and small intestines travel to the large intestines to feed the good bacteria there. Food like apples, artichokes, blueberries, almonds and pistachios all feed the good bacteria called Bifidobacteria. Prebiotics found in fruits and veggies …