What’s the deal with glyphosate? Does it really affect our gut health as much as everyone’s making it seem, or is it truly a harmless weed killer? You may have heard of glyphosate, also known as Roundup, in the news recently. Recent claims of high levels found in foods ranging from kids cereals to ice cream have put the spotlight...

Did you know that drinking tea can directly improve the health of your gut? Keep reading to find out more about this simple strategy to improve your gut health! Gut health is a hot topic today in the holistic wellness community. There’s currently more information than ever showing that the health of our gut really does affect the health of...

Did you know there’s a link between the health of our gut and intense, strenuous exercise? We all know that exercise is good for us. Whether we enjoy exercising or not, we can at least all agree that it’s a health-promoting activity. It gets us moving from our sedentary jobs and increases our heart rate to release endorphins. Our bodies...

Is keto safe for pregnancy? You’re about to find out! It seems like everywhere you look, women of all ages are on the ketogenic diet. Maybe it’s your co-worker who’s eating low carb to help her lose weight. Or your sister-in-law who wanted to try keto to increase her gains in the gym. No matter the reason, the ketogenic diet...

Ladies! Did you hear the big news? I’m opening the doors to my brand new Fed and Fearless Foundations course! If you caught my free training last night, you heard the official first-ever announcement that registration is open. (And it’s on sale for just a few days!) Fed and Fearless Foundations is a game-changer if you want to discover your...

Modern lifestyles filled with nutrient poor diets, chronic stress and little down time can wreak havoc on hormones. Most of my clients come to me with hormonal issues such as HPA axis dysfunction, period irregularities, fertility issues, bad PMS and/or estrogen dominance. Sometimes all the above! Women with hormone dysfunction and estrogen dominance who fail to respond to diet and...

With our growing understanding of the microbiome, gut health has taken center stage as a major mediator of health and disease. Disturbances in the microbiome, particularly gut infections, are being linked to many diseases and chronic health issues. Recently there’s been an explosion of internet-based information and websites focusing on treating gut imbalances and pathogens. With websites filled with lengthy...

Probiotics seem to be everywhere you look these days. Just take a trip to your grocery or health food store and you’ll find them lining the shelves. These friendly bacteria can be found in the more well-known sources like yogurt and sauerkraut, to the downright unexpected like chocolate bars and protein powder. All of these probiotics come touting extraordinary health...

If you train with any level of frequency and intensity, you’ve probably heard the term overtraining before. So what is overtraining, and how do you know if you’re overdoing exercise? This article will answer that question. But first, let’s talk about why overtraining is becoming more of an issue than it ever was before. If you’re dedicated to your fitness,...

This is a guest post written by Amy Hollenkamp, a dietetics student and blogger at The SIBO Diaries. Amy started her blog to share her experiences with SIBO and to lead a research based discussion about various treatment options, including the SIBO diet. The post was originally published here. In the Paleo world, and especially in the gut health community, there...