Gut health
Can Probiotics Help to Improve Gut Health?
If you want to improve gut health, or even optimize your overall health, you’ve probably seen a thing or two about probiotics. An estimated 25% of people worldwide had used a probiotic supplement in 2021, according to one survey.¹ Probiotics are another hot topic in the health and wellness space, and for good reason. When probiotics…
Read MoreWhat is SIBO? Your Simple Guide to Understanding and Treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Have you ever found yourself grappling with the discomfort of abdominal distension, bloating, or cramping, seemingly unaffected by the type of food you consume? If so, you might resonate with the notion of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a prevalent gut disorder that can significantly impact your well-being. It is estimated 500 million undiagnosed cases…
Read MoreUnlock the Hidden Power of Functional Medicine to Beat Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 50 million Americans, causing a myriad of health issues and impacting the quality of life for those afflicted. These conditions occur when the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from external threats, mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Autoimmune diseases encompass over 100 recognized conditions. Some well-known…
Read MoreA Functional Medicine Approach to Conquering Acne
I get many clients whose main source of concern is their acne. These individuals feel they have tried every treatment imaginable, coming to me extremely frustrated that their acne continues to reappear. What are the most common underlying causes of acne? Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: Sugar raises insulin levels which promote the production of…
Read MoreUnlocking the Gut-Skin Connection: A Holistic Approach to Functional Skin Disorders
Have you ever felt uncomfortable in your own skin? You may think to yourself, “If only this rash or acne will go away, THEN I will feel confident.” Maybe you have tried various topical creams, been prescribed antibiotics, or purchased the “next best thing” to help cure those blemishes. (Let’s be honest … we have…
Read MoreUnveiling The Mind-Body Connection: Exploring Functional Medicine Approaches To Mood Disorders
If you’re reading this right now, odds are you know someone who has been diagnosed with or silently suffers from a mood disorder. In fact, you may have personally encountered a mental health condition of your own. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it was estimated 1 in 8 people globally had a mental…
Read MoreCommon Weight Loss Mistakes
Have you tried everything you can think of and still aren’t able to lose those pesky pounds? Or, you’ve lost weight successfully in the past, but just can’t seem to keep it off in the long term? Having helped hundreds of clients reach their body composition goals over the years, I’ve truly seen it all…
Read MoreHow Your Circadian Rhythm Affects Your Health
Ever feel like you are on a never-ending hamster wheel? From the moment you hit “snooze” on your alarm, it is time to hit the ground running! You wake up before dawn, work throughout the day while taking minimal breaks, and stay up way past your optimal bedtime. Maybe you find yourself having difficulty…
Read More4 Harmful Health Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure
4 Harmful Health Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure When you hear the words “mold illness,” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of “mold illness” as a fringe illness that must only impact a tiny subset of people. Alternatively, you’ve never heard of mold illness and didn’t know that people could experience sickness in response…
Read MoreSarah Kay: Misconceptions About Healing the Gut
Today, on the Scheer Madness Podcast, Rachel is joined by Sarah Kay, a holistic health coach and chief gutsy of agutsygirl.com. Sarah talks about how she went from bloated, gassy and infertile to living her best life with a strong microbiome and a very full house. Sarah dives into her personal transformation, and shares about the…
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