Cold and flu season has hit many people hard here in Maine. I’ve managed to escape illness for the most part this season, something I firmly believe is connected to the thought I put into what I’m eating. While a healthy diet [...]
Balance is so important in our lives, but often so hard to find, especially at this busy time of the year. I hope you are taking some time for yourself amid the chaos of the holiday season. This is such a great [...]
When women come to me complaining of bloating, gas, and pain in their stomachs they often give me a funny look when I tell them that yeast could be the culprit. Sure, they’ve heard of oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections - [...]
How many times have you opened a can of food, stored and/or heated leftovers in plastic containers, or filled a water bottle before a hike? For most people, the number is far too high to count. Do you ever think about what [...]
Have you heard of kombucha? This fizzy fermented tea beverage has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years - and with good reason! There are some amazing benefits you can gain from making kombucha a part of your regular routine. While it used [...]
Do you have gut issues? If so, you certainly aren’t alone! And we know so much more these days about how gut health is connected to other serious health problems. Research is showing that when your gut flora is imbalanced, you are [...]
One of the most common struggles I hear women talk about in my office is the battle to lose stubborn weight. Women come to me frustrated and dejected. They’ve tried eating a healthy balanced diet and exercising. They’ve tried hardly eating anything [...]
Thousands of women have come into my practice over the years complaining of painful digestive problems and wondering if there’s anything left to try. They’ve seen specialists who may have treated the symptoms with medications, but the issues just keep coming back. Questions [...]
Are stomach bloating and gas symptoms something you anticipate on a daily basis? Have you stood in front of the mirror and wondered just where the bloated belly you are seeing came from? Are you tired of bouts of unexpected and embarrassing [...]
Do you have any idea how connected your digestive health is to everything else going on in your body? Have you ever felt anxious or depressed and wondered what might be going on in your stomach? If the answer is no, it’s [...]
