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Gut Health

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How Do Eating Behaviors Trigger Acid Reflux?

Eating too quickly or while stressed can trigger gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Here are several expert suggestions to tamp down the flames.
By Stephanie Soucheray
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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How Can I Figure Out What Triggers My Acid Reflux?

Caffeine, alcohol, citrus, and fried foods might be to blame.
By Stephanie Soucheray
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.
By Mo Perry
Brain HealthDetox
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5 Ways to Manage Acid Reflux Without Medication

Acid reflux is unpleasant and all too common. Integrative nutritionists share how to manage acid reflux symptoms and rediscover the pleasure of eating.
By Stephanie Soucheray
Food AddictionFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Can Antibiotics Affect Your Ability to Exercise?

Yes, according to recent research, and it all comes down to how antibiotics throw the microbiome out of balance. Learn why.
By Craig Cox
Gut Health
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Can Probiotics Help You Sleep Better?

Yes — because the gut is involved in nearly every aspect of our health.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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Demi Church’s Success Story

A woman struggling with three autoimmune diseases discovers the healing power of food and lifestyle changes.
By Demi Church
AutoimmunityGut Health
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Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?

Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.
By Courtney Helgoe
General HealthGut Health
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What Chronic Conditions Might be Exacerbated by Food Reactivity?

Food sensitivities can make chronic conditions, such as Crohn's disease, IBS, and ulcerative colitis worse.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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Can Food Reactivity Be Healed?

Many food sensitivities can resolve over time — as long as the gut has a chance to heal and foods are reintroduced slowly.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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What Are Common Triggers for Food Intolerances and Sensitivities?

Leaky gut syndrome frequently precedes food intolerances and food sensitivities. Here's why.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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7 Tips to Boost Your Butyrate

If you're eager to increase your own butyrate levels, here are several ways to start.
By Helen Martineau
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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Why Is it Important to Reintroduce Foods Over Time, When Possible?

Eating a wide variety of healthy foods is important for both physical and mental health, says our expert.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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What Is a Food Sensitivity?

Food sensitivities often cause delayed — not immediate — reactions such as joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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How Butyrate Can Help Protect Against Leaky Gut

Butyrate can help keep inflammation in check by strengthening our gut lining.
By Helen Martineau
Gut HealthNutrition Tips
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Do Environmental Toxins Play a Role in Food Reactivity?

Glyphosate, which is used in the herbicide Roundup, and mercury in fish can contribute to leaky gut.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesDetox
illustration of butyrate and its benefits

The Health Benefits of Butyrate

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that plays a surprisingly big role in overall health.
By Helen Martineau
Gut HealthImmunity
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Allergy, Sensitivity, or Intolerance? A Guide to Food-Reactivity Issues

Learn more about the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, what might be behind their increasing prevalence, and what you can do about them.
By Mo Perry
AllergiesGut Health
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What Is the Skin Microbiome?

Turns out our skin has as many microbes as our gut. Here's why that matters for health.
By Mo Perry
Gut HealthSkin, Hair, & Nails
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Should People With IBS, Leaky Gut, or Other Gut Issues Eat a Raw-Food Diet?

If you have digestive challenges, a raw-foods diet might not be right for you. Here's why.
By Catherine Guthrie
Gut HealthInflammation
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Why Some Germs Are Good for Immunity

Learn why a little exposure to germs and viruses is good for your health.
By Mo Perry
Gut HealthImmunity
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