The GI-Map is a functional medicine test designed to detect microbes that may be disturbing normal microbial balance or contributing to illness as well as indicators of digestion, absorption, inflammation, and immune function. At times, as a Nutritionist, I look at this test as a means to identify underlying causes of your presenting health issue.
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Well, this is the last blog for year and what a way to end it – CONSTIPATION! Last month we talked about what it actually means to be constipated difficulty emptying bowels and/or not having bowel movements daily. tests that can be done to find the underlying cause of constipation
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This month we’ll be talking about constipation. I’ll talk about the root causes, what tests you can do to find the constipation causes when the usual culprits are not at play. Then next month I’ll give you a guide as to other strategies that can help to ease constipation symptoms.
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I’m sure that this month you’re curious to know a little more about pre & probiotics, now that you know that they help to maintain your gut happy and healthy. Remember that probiotics are live bacteria that live in your intestinal system. Keeping your immune system balanced, working well and,
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Understanding the Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics for Digestive Wellness I’m sure that you’ve all heard about pre and probiotics at some point in your life. And I’m also sure that you’re all wondering “what does this all mean for my gut?” and, “What is the difference between the two?” Well,
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Coping with Histamine Intolerance: Tips and Strategies Last month we looked at what histamine intolerance symptoms are, what causes it and its effects on the body. Put simply, it’s when your body is flooded with histamine that it can’t break down fast enough. Unfortunately, when investigated by doctors, there are
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Understanding Histamine Intolerance We’ll be taking an in-depth look at histamine. What it is, how it affects you, and what you can do to manage it naturally. Histamine intolerance is when the accumulation of histamine in the body is more than your body is able to break down. It overloads
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What is Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)? Epstein Barr is one of the herpes virus family (HHV-4) and one of the most common viruses on earth. Most initial infections, known as glandular fever (or mononucleosis depending where you are in the world), are asymptomatic in the developed world. It is particularly prevalent
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Struggling to squeeze in enough time to prepare and eat a healthy breakfast every day? No fear, this healthy overnight oats recipe is an ideal solution you can prepare the day before! Nutritious, delicious and ready in minutes, this is the perfect breakfast for those with busy schedules and can
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What is blocking your weight loss? Over the years I’ve been helping people with weight loss I’ve found that about 1/3 of my clients just need their diets tweaked so they are eating healthy, balanced meals and they’ll achieve a weight loss result that they can maintain. Whether its ideas
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