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Gut Health: Your 5 Minute Read

Your gut is always trying to tell you something. Whether it's grunts, growls, or silences, your gut is highly sensitive to everything from your meal choices to your mood.In fact, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract — aka the digestive system —…

the link between PCOS and IBS

Have you ever noticed changes in your bowels around the time of your monthly bleeding? It can feel hellish and confusing when you already have hormonal bloat and then your gut expands even more from digestive discomfort. But that's only…

why are young women bloated?

Our gut health is important, so why do so many of us neglect it? I know I definitely do. Even though I put so much emphasis on improving my mental and physical health, I just assumed that my constant bloating was normal, since many of my…

Signs of poor gut health

By Dr. Laura HillYour body is home to billions of bacteria, many of which are found in your gut (also called the digestive tract or gastrointestinal tract). Your gut plays many roles in your overall health: it breaks down the food you eat…

3 easy steps to better gut health

Happier gut, happier you. (Photo: Gettyimages)Our bodies are hosts to many lives beyond our own. Today we zoom in on the gut microbiota, specifically those that live in our digestive system.Our digestive system exists to break down food…

5 Ways to Promote Gut Health

As you start to get outside as the pandemic subsides, you may want to pay extra attention to your diet to ensure you don't have digestive upset, which can reduce your overall well-being. According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian…

The worst foods for gut health

Bacteria and other microbes in the gut help the body digest food. These bacteria can also play an important role in helping the body fight off harmful bacteria, yeasts, and other microbes.Foods that promote gut health can feed good…