There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold day – well, maybe a glass of red wine, but we’re talking food here! Split peas are a member of the legume family and are a great source of fiber that can help grow your gut garden. This versatile dish can be […]
Monthly Archives: February 2016
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A scientist in search of poop in facial hair discovers new antimicrobials, a hopeful finding in this age of antibiotic resistance (although maybe resistant bacteria have finally met their match!). Washington Post Infants born with “overactive” immune cells are more prone to developing food allergies – and scientists hypothesize these overactive cells may also […]
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Most of us embark on dietary changes by omitting the culprits we believe cause us harm. Whether it’s gluten, dairy, processed sugar, or alcohol, our main focus is usually on subtracting the “bad” from our diets, rather than adding in the “good”. Even my SAD GAS diet encourages omitting those things that most often cause […]
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Exploring the connection between what you put in your body and what comes out the other end should be an open conversation, not a dirty little secret. Hard to pass pebbles may be a sign that you need to up your veggie intake; stuck stools may simply need a little more water to help lubricate […]
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Psychotherapy, including cognitive therapy, relaxation, and hypnosis, prove effective in relieving IBS symptoms, and the beneficial effects last 6 to 12 months. For a GI condition that affects almost 20% of the population, these are important findings. Medical News Today Researchers find that delivery mode (vaginal versus C-section) has equal if not greater effects […]
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