How do Diverticulitis Pockets Form? Does your gut have more diverticulitis pockets than your favorite pair of pants? If you live with an inflammatory gut condition such as colitis, diverticulosis, or Crohn’s, the answer is likely, yes. Research doctors Hunter and Wise report in PubMed study (PMID: 33077029) that over half of the population aged 60+ […]
Let’s Go Gut Healthy Shopping with Julia
Gut Health Shopping Can be Fun Shopping for gut-healthy foods is often a tedious, sometimes exhilarating task—one that many people do regularly. Do you find grocery shopping overwhelming? Exhausting? Do you often, occasionally—or always forget something? Are you strategic or do you wander the aisles, searching for inspiration? And, truth be known, do you buy […]
Are You Experiencing a Leaky Gut?
Leaky gut occurs when the intestinal walls are weakened, and toxins and bacteria move in and out of the gut. If you have any inflammatory gut condition — IBS, diverticulitis, colitis, UC or Chron’s disease – as well as the following symptoms, you may have leaky gut: BloatingBrain fogAutoimmune Weight gain ConstipationDiarrhea HeadachesFatigueFood Allergies What […]
Vegan, Keto, Paleo?—5 Trending Diets—Which is “The One”?
Have you searched through trending diets upon trendy diet only to come up confused? Many trending diets are thrown at us everyday–which one is right for you?
The Worst Wrong Health Advise I Ever Heard
We are Continuously Exposed to Wrong Health Advice Here, There & Everywhere Have you been listening to the wrong health advice? Nothing seems to be working? In the realm of self-healing and self-care, well-meaning bad health advice seems to be a sneaky foe lurking everywhere. When my health journey began with 39 doctors, and continued […]
How to Find Fresh Food Resources for Gut Health Online
A “food desert,” is when it is difficult or impossible to find fresh organic food in your hometown. Although fresh food coming from a laptop may seem far-fetched, here are some ways that make it easy.
How Can Your Gut Benefit from Protein Shakes?
Do Protein Shakes Cause Bloating?
Have you considered adding protein shakes to your diet? Many people have reported feeling bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable after drinking protein shakes.
The 5 Most Unhealthy “Food Products”
Are You Eating Real Food, Health Food, or Just Food Products?
One would assume food products you buy from a so-called “health food store” are healthy, but this is not necessarily so.
Skip New Year’s Resolutions & Invent a New Body & Mind
Do New Year’s Resolutions Work? Psychology Today in 2022 makes the argument that New Year’s Resolutions create ineffective goal-setting. “So we put a huge pressure on ourselves with New Year’s resolutions, and this pressure makes failure more likely. Wanting to change under such enormous pressure is a bit like wanting to fall asleep—the stronger you […]
5 Steps to a Flat Belly Now!
Why Does My Belly Seem Enlarged? Flat tummies are not directly related to weight, age, or doing massive sit-ups. In fact, if you crave a flat belly, you must first address your gut health. Poor gut health can cause unsightly belly swelling. Ironically, some cultures actually define a round belly as a symbol of wealth. […]
What is BQ? Calculate Your Beauty Quotient
When I was a teen, I found that I loved quizzes. Quizzes fulfilled my insatiable need for entertainment and brain engagement. So, now decades later, as an adult, I have developed three fun quizzes for my website—How Happy is Your Gut, Is Your Gut Bug-Free, and What is Your Beauty Quotient? And, those who take […]
Surviving Holiday Stress & Food Hangovers!
All I Want For Christmas Is to Feel Good–No More Holiday Food Hangovers The holidays are upon us, and they often bring unwelcome food hangovers! Who can resist the temptation of gingerbread cookies from the bake sale, or fresh donuts at the office Christmas party, or an extra glass of wine when out with friends? […]
Five Secrets of Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging & Cleansing for Energy If you are one day older today than yesterday, congratulations. You are still alive! However, the real question for those seeking anti-aging is–do you look and feel strong, healthy and beautiful as you begin to move past your 40’s? What does “anti-aging” mean to you? To me, “anti-aging” means being […]
