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Picture this: You’re in line with your date at Chipotle, preparing to step up to the ordering counter, and you freeze. While you drool over this menu, you suddenly remember that the last time you ate here, you devoured your delicious meal only to be plagued with uncomfortable bloating and gas for the rest of […]

Sticking to a diverse diet full of fresh, whole foods is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being—full stop. But even if you do exactly that, there’s a chance that bloating and constipation, as well as other forms of digestive distress can still rear their ugly heads. What gives? […]

Summer is all about soaking up the sun and enjoying outdoor activities. However, this also brings unique challenges in maintaining feminine hygiene. From sweaty workouts to swimsuit season, maintaining a healthy vagina (even more so during the summer) requires a combination of proper hygiene, mindful lifestyle choices, and, perhaps the most overlooked, following a healthy […]

Keeping your blood sugar levels stable is a key piece of your overall wellness. Think about how you feel when your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster ride, experiencing dramatic spikes and drops. When it’s stable, you have energy, less brain fog, and are likely in a better mood. Plus, blood sugar balance helps lower […]

If you often experience midday hunger pangs coupled with near-debilitating bouts of fatigue, you’re in good company. What’s known as the afternoon slump is quite common, and often the result of a dip in blood sugar levels, according to Jerry Bailey, DC, LAc, certified nutritionist, acupuncturist, chiropractic, and functional medicine physician at Lakeside Holistic Health. […]

“Detox” is a health buzzword that can have many meanings. The most important thing to remember is that your body has its own detoxification system that you can support through simple everyday food choices. While there’s no single magic ingredient to reset your body, eating a variety of detox foods can support your overall health […]

What if I told you that you could enjoy your favorite desserts without throwing your hormone balance off track? Seriously, it’s not just wishful thinking. As a registered dietitian who keeps a close eye on food trends, I’ve noticed a shift away from anything sweet, with sugar often labeled as the villain. Now, I’m not […]

Our bodies undergo some pretty incredible — and sometimes surprising — changes as we age. One thing that can be hard to anticipate is how our hormonal balance can shift throughout different seasons of life.  Many factors affect what’s going on with your hormones. The good news is that you can positively influence them through […]

Gut health impacts most aspects of our health, from hormones to breakouts. It’s understandable that we’d forget about our guts. That’s until you feel symptoms like uncomfortable bloating and ongoing digestive issues. If you’re like us, you’re always curious about crafting a more mindful approach to caring for the internal system you can’t see but […]

Dessert stomach may sound like a cutesy name for the oh-so-specific belly gurgle that follows a big ‘ole bowl of ice cream. Or, like a byname for the bloat that inevitably follows sweets.  Actually, dessert stomach is a term that names the phenomenon of being completely full after dinner… but moments later feeling like there […]

Bloating is one of the most uncomfortable and frustrating symptoms of digestion and can often lead us feeling nauseous and—in more severe cases—in pain after a meal. While bloating is a common digestion symptom and is often harmless, getting down to the bottom of the bloat and eliminating some of the potential causes can have […]

There’s nothing like an insanely strong food craving to throw your diet for a loop… especially if it pops up on repeat. Perhaps the thought of a decadent dessert is enough to make you race to the nearest bakery, or maybe a salty bag of chips seems to call your name like clockwork. While a […]