Did you know that digestion is not just what happens in your stomach and intestines? Learn about the cephalic phase and how stress and anxiety can disrupt the digestive process. Discover five ways to support the north-to-south nature of digestion by promoting relaxation and avoiding stress.
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The Vagus Nerve: Your Key to Relaxation and Digestive Wellness
Most people have experienced “butterflies in their stomach” or maybe your stomach has felt like there was a “knot in it”. These sensations aren’t just in your head, they happen due to the connection between your gut and brain via the vagus nerve. What is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve […]
5 Ways Your Digestion Can Go Wrong
Do you experience discomfort and bloating after every meal? Do you often go more than a day or more between bowel movements? In this article we’ll explore five different ways that your digestion can go wrong and what you can do to support your gut health.
How to Craft a Nourishing Smoothie
In this article, we’ll get into the key details of how to craft a nourishing smoothie. For an optimal smoothie that supplies your body with a variety of building blocks and energy. It’s best to include all three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats.
How Stress Affects Digestion
In this article, we discuss how stress affects digestion and share tips on how to support a healthy digestive system. While stress cannot be entirely eliminated from our lives, we can take steps to reduce its impact and promote optimal digestion. Read on to learn more and share your tips for managing stress and supporting digestion in the comments.
What is Leaky Gut?
Intestinal permeability, AKA “leaky gut”, happens when the junctions between the cells of the intestinal lining open up and let through things like undigested food particles, bacteria, and other foreign invaders into the bloodstream. This article explains the symptoms, results, and causes of leaky gut and offers strategies for healing it.