In our world today, the majority of us are suffering from chronic stress in some form or another. Over time, if we don’t learn to manage our stress, then our health will start to suffer.

It’s been said that chronic stress is the root of all disease, and I find a lot of truth in this statement. Stress comes in many forms, and for many of us, our bodies never get a break from it.

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Constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal complaints in the US and Western countries. There are at least 2.5 million doctor visits for constipation in the US each year and hundreds of millions of dollars are spent for laxatives yearly. About 42 million people in the US, or 15% of the population suffer from constipation.

Unfortunately, there aren’t any great...

You may be familiar with the term adrenal fatigue as it has become a more common phrase lately. But what exactly is adrenal fatigue or adrenal dysfunction, and what does it have to do with gut health?

Actually, the health of your adrenals has everything to do with the health of your gut. The link is quite significant.

Hormones are the key to a resilient gut and abounding energy. One of the keys...

Part 1 of this article discussed what adrenal fatigue is and how it affects your gut health and overall health. You were also provided with some recommendations that you can implement immediately to support your adrenals.

Below are some of the helpful diet and lifestyle changes you can begin to make.

• Eliminate sugar and processed food. Processed carbs and sugar put a lot of stress on the...

Over the years, I have been committed to learning everything I can about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) because I’ve had it, and many of my clients have it. In fact, according to Dr. Pimentel, one of the leading SIBO experts, 84% of IBS cases are actually SIBO. Therefore, if you have IBS, there is a high likelihood that it’s actually SIBO.

I listened to a webinar by...

Two of my favorite homemade desserts are my pumpkin spice custard and paleo custard. But my favorite way to enjoy them is to have a combination of both. So, if I make one, I usually end up making the other.

After doing this a couple of times, I decided that maybe I could combine these 2 recipes into one. So, that’s what I did, and it turned out really well! Plus, it saved...

Do you feel like you live a very healthy lifestyle, but you just don’t feel great? Maybe you have a chronic condition like IBS or you just feel fatigued and lacking the energy you used to have.

I completely understand how you feel because I’ve been there, and I’ve been dealing with this issue recently.

I spent this past weekend in Austin at a conference called Paleo F(x). This...

In part 1 and part 2 of this article, we discussed the different types of fat, their benefits, and ideal food sources. We broke down the differences between saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and trans fats.

Fats are a main energy source for the body. Consuming quality fats daily is essential for numerous body functions, such as brain function,...

Fats are essential for a healthy body and healthy brain. They are a main energy source for the body. Consuming quality fats daily is critical for brain function, healthy skin and hair, immune function, healthy digestion, body temperature regulation, and aiding in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

In part 1 of this article, we focused on saturated fats as one ideal fat...

Fat is such a controversial topic. Is it good or bad to eat fat? Is a low-fat diet or high-fat diet better? Does fat make you fat?

While much of mainstream media will have you believe that fat is bad, I’m going to suggest a different view that’s backed by much research. America has been in this low-fat diet craze for several decades now, and not surprisingly, the obesity rate and...