digestive
Addressing Digestive Distress
Helping your patients to support GI function can help improve their daily quality of life and boost health. A disturbed gut can close the doors on fun, relaxation or work progress. Anything from constipation and bloat to acid reflux will kill the current mood. When a GI (gastrointestinal) off-kilter moment happens, it’s nothing to consult ...
Gut Health and the Microbiome
What’s new, what’s tried-and-true, and what do natural practitioners need to know now? Gurgling, burning, pressure, bloating, discomfort—all of these are signs that one’s digestive system isn’t happy. But what’s the best first step to address these issues? Is it possible to promote better gut health and support a healthier microbiome at the same time? ...
Trusting Your Gut: Digestion and the Microbiome
What’s most important to know now? Gas, heartburn and constipation are just a few of the most common digestive problems Americans suffer from today. Historically, understanding digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut and Crohn’s disease was paltry. Even the understanding of what caused common issues such as bloating was limited. Today, however, ...
Gut Feelings
The gastrointestinal tract is responsible for many slightly panicked visits—here’s how to help calm the issues. Digestive issues seem more prevalent than ever. Part of this is because they are, and another is that there is so much more awareness due to marketing of OTCs (over-the-counters) and pharmaceuticals aimed at upper and lower digestive symptom ...
Where the Spirit Meets the Gut
Treating IBS and IBD with ayurvedic strategies. Digestive concerns are often one of the classic reasons that bring patients into our clinics each year. Whether from an auto-immune angle, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, or for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and non-specific food intolerances, the naturopathic doctor remains one the ...
Supplements & Natural Remedies for Digestive Health
The prevalence of digestive health issues has been steadily increasing. Practitioner advice, supplements and lifestyle habits offer solutions. Some of the most common ailments faced by patients today involve issues with their digestive health. Almost everyone is familiar with the discomfort caused by constipation, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting or acid reflux, etc., all of which can ...
Post COVID-19 Infection Clinical Considerations
Disclaimer: This article is far from a definitive guide to post COVID-19 patient care. The situation associated with those who have recovered from COVID-19 is dynamic and we are learning more by the day about its mechanisms of action, the broader impact on physiology and the long-term effects to those who survive infection. This commentary ...
The Anxiety of Stress
Stress doesn’t exist in a bubble—but managing it also reduces anxiety, and boosts better sleep. Here’s how to help de-stress your clients/patients. “I have anxiety,” is such a commonly uttered statement today—even from kids! If neurochemical disorders are ruled out—at the root of this is mismanaged stress. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) describes ...
Bio-Kult
Bio-Kult is a scientifically developed, naturally powerful 14 strain probiotic, which has been proven to survive the high acidity of the stomach. The ingredients are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives and are non-GMO. Bio-Kult does not need to be refrigerated. Contact International Nutrition, Inc., MD on 1.800.899.3413. www.bio-kult.com. Made in the UK.
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