Your gut does more than just digest food—it’s a powerhouse for your overall health, playing a critical role in immune function, mental clarity, and even mood regulation. Known as the "second brain," your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, collectively called the gut microbiome, which impact nearly every system in your body. Let’s explore how gut health affects your immune system and overall wellness, and how you can optimize it with probiotics, a nourishing diet, and strategies to reduce inflammation. 

Magnesium is an abundant mineral present in our bodies, and acts as a cofactor for over 300 enzymatic systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium is required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis. It contributes to the structural development of bone and is required for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and the antioxidant glutathione. Insomnia, anxiety, digestion issues, muscle pain, joint pain, and the list goes on and on. The benefits of magnesium are never ending and it is truly one of the most recommended supplements in my practice for everyone.

Do you experience gas and bloating after nearly every meal? Or daily abdominal discomfort no matter what you eat or how much of it? I see this complaint constantly in my practice, and this my approach to diagnosing and treating it.