Could Stress Be the Hidden Culprit Behind Your Digestive Issues? If you’ve been struggling with digestive issues, you’ve probably heard the usual advice: change your diet, take a probiotic, drink more water. But have you ever thought about that stress and digestion are connected? Stress is often overlooked as a key player in digestive problems, but the connection between your brain and gut is stronger [...]
Have You Stopped Trusting Your Body? If you've been dealing with digestive issues for years, it’s easy to feel like your body is working against you. Maybe you’ve been told that your symptoms are “just IBS,” or you’ve tried endless diets, medications, and supplements without lasting relief. Over time, frustration builds, and you start to wonder: Can I even trust my body anymore? The truth [...]
Feeling stuck in your journey to heal chronic digestive distress can be disheartening, especially when traditional medicine has no clear answers. But don’t lose hope. There are many ways to take control, dig deeper, and find solutions that work for your unique body. Here are five steps to help you keep going, even when the road feels tough. 1. Explore Functional Medicine or Holistic Practitioners [...]
Understanding the Link Between Your Gut and Immune System If you struggle with digestive issues, autoimmune symptoms, or have been given a vague diagnosis like IBS, you’re not alone. Many women deal with gut-related conditions that impact their immune system, energy levels, and overall well-being—often without realizing the true cause. Your gut and immune system are deeply connected. In fact, about 70% of your immune [...]
If you’re struggling with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis, I see you. I know the pain, the frustration, and the exhaustion that comes with these conditions. The endless bathroom trips, the unpredictability of flares, the embarrassment of having to cancel plans last minute – it can feel like your body has turned against you. It’s not just about the physical discomfort; it’s the emotional toll, the [...]
Change Doesn’t Have to Be Hard Change often feels overwhelming, especially when it involves our health. The thought of making dietary changes can bring up fears of failure, the dreaded “What if I can’t stick to it?” mindset, or the idea that it’s just another thing on your endless to-do list. But what if I told you that change doesn’t have to feel so daunting? [...]
Do you struggle with bloating, constipation, or other gut troubles? Maybe you’ve been told it’s “normal” or that you should just take another medication to get by. But what if I told you that you don’t have to settle for “living with it”? Your gut is at the core of your health, and ignoring its signals can have serious long-term effects. Your gut plays a [...]
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I could never stick to a special diet” or “There’s no way my family would eat like that”? These kinds of thoughts can feel like brick walls, stopping us from making the changes that might improve our health and ease our digestive issues. But what if those beliefs weren’t as set in stone as they seem? Let’s take a [...]
Let’s talk about health routines—mine includes a lot of supplements. I mean, a lot. And while I know some may think of it as “just more pills,” supplements serve a very different purpose from the medications often prescribed for every symptom under the sun. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for medication, and in acute or serious cases, it can be lifesaving. [...]
"Ha, ha, ha…we’re eating bread in Kristin’s house!!" I still remember the first time I heard it. It was a lighthearted joke—at least that’s what it was meant to be—but it stung. Coming from someone so close, it cut deep. They laughed, but all I could think about how hard it was to make these changes in the first place. When I began my journey [...]
