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. 

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.

Inflammation has been a HUGE ‘buzz word’ on social media lately. It has been correlated with negative health outcomes and many people are now focused on ‘minimizing inflammation’ to reduce adverse events and symptoms. But what does all this exactly mean and how does inflammation impact your overall health? Keep reading to find out!

Do you typically suffer from…constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, allergies, acne, weight gain, weak immunity, IBS or IBD? Then you may benefit from taking a daily probiotic. Probiotics have recently become popular due to their long list of benefits but what exactly are they? Let’s take a look at what probiotics are and how they can help your body thrive.