Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widespread digestive disorder. It causes abdominal pain, discomfort, and irregular bowel movements. Having IBS is a frustrating mess, and its no wonder it is one of the more common reasons that folks visit the doctor. Symptoms of IBS IBS is a chronic condition. The symptoms may come and go,ContinueContinue reading “IBS + Four Herbal Remedies”
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EASY RECIPE ALERT: Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta
Why should green goddess be reserved for salads? Today’s easy recipe feature is a simple, 20-minute pasta-based dish that features summer favorites: avocado, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. I’m so impressed — tried this one right away and will be making it again and again! You can also try making this with 100% zucchini noodles andContinueContinue reading “EASY RECIPE ALERT: Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta”
Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock
Fiber. My favorite F-word. Plant foods contain fiber, and are the only source of fiber in the diet. Among its many benefits to us, like increasing feelings of satiety after eating, improving bowel regularity, and aiding in blood sugar control, fiber is THE food for the helpful microbes in our digestive system. Our digestive systemContinueContinue reading “Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock”
Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad
Have you tried farro yet? Farro is fiber-rich complex carbohydrate — a whole grain with noteworthy mineral content (in particular, minerals magnesium, iron, zinc, each critical to emotional balance and strengthening the body’s anti-stress response), as well as a lovely dose of mood and energy-boosting B-vitamins. Nutrition facts aside, farro makes a delicious, satisfying centerContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad”
Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize
“The field had long been speculating on this Nobel Prize. This is great recognition for the field of circadian rhythms that are intimately linked to our health and disease, including diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease.” — Dr. Frank A.J.L. Scheer, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Medical Chronobiology ProgramContinueContinue reading “Body Clock Researchers Win Nobel Prize”
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