I don’t know about you, but I love salsa! When I initially embarked on my low FODMAP journey it was one of the things I missed the most. But guess what? With a few adjustments you can make delicious fresh salsa from scratch without the FODMAPs! You might be thinking “salsa without onions? How can …
What is abdominal massage? Is visceral manipulation different? Can either help improve gut function? People with functional gut disorders such as IBS, functional constipation, and functional diarrhea are often frustrated by the treatments (or lack thereof) they are prescribed in the doctor’s office. Patients often turn to alternative strategies such as abdominal massage to find relief. In this …
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What is Food Diversity? Food diversity can mean a few things. It can refer to cultural diversity in the foods we eat and the traditions we have around foods. Or it can refer to the number of different foods we eat. While I love to explore and eat various cultural cuisines, here we will discuss …
Endometriosis and IBS are relatively common problems for women, and both can be tricky to diagnose. Symptoms are often vague such as abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea and may change during menstruation. It often takes years to get the right diagnosis. In cases where both are present, a diagnosis of one may mean …
Are your mornings so chaotic that you rely on the same boring bowl of cereal day after day? Or do you skip breakfast altogether because you don’t have time to think about it? Starting the day with a nourishing meal can be a challenge. If you have gut health issues, figuring out what to eat …