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H. pylori: What It Is, How Common It Is, and Why Symptoms Often Linger

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that lives in the stomach and affects millions of people worldwide. Despite how common it is, it’s often misunderstood — especially when symptoms don’t resolve after treatment. Let’s break down what H. pylori is, how it spreads, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and why gut recovery matters. What […]

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Support Your Gut On GLP-1 Meds

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have completely changed the landscape of obesity and type 2 diabetes treatment. For many people, they offer something that years of diets never could: meaningful, sustained weight loss and better blood sugar control.PubMed+1 A couple of weeks ago, I was happy to attend the annual Food As Medicine Conference

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How Digestion Changes As We Age…and what you can do about it

The Gut Doesn’t Grow Old Quietly You might notice it first in subtle ways — meals that “sit” a little heavier, bloating that wasn’t there before, or suddenly needing to read ingredient labels more carefully than ever.For many people, digestion just isn’t as effortless as it once was. But here’s the good news: these changes

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PROBIOTICS – When they help/when they don’t.

Probiotics are everywhere these days — capsules, gummies, powders, even granola bars. The promise? To balance your gut, improve digestion, and boost immunity. But here’s the reality: not all probiotics are the same, and taking the wrong one could do absolutely nothing for your health. Let’s break down what you really need to know before

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MAGNESIUM & IBS: Why the Right Form Matters

If you’ve been told to take magnesium citrate for constipation and you’re still struggling — you’re not alone. Magnesium is often recommended to support regular bowel movements. But here’s the catch: not all forms of magnesium work the same way — and if you have IBS, the wrong type may actually make things worse. Let’s

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The Autoimmune Shift

Autoimmune diseases are increasing in prevalence across North America. Approximately 50 million Americans, 20 percent of the population or one in five people, suffer from autoimmune diseases. Over 75 percent of those affected are women. What is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake.

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SHIFT VEGGIE BAKE {freezable}

It just doesn’t get easier than this recipe. This is what I would call a hidden gem. It finds itself on many a meal plan that I prepare for clients, it is well received and clients make and freeze it regularly, and it really is delicious. It’s just not even a little bit sexy. It’s

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SHIFT YOUR PIZZA – GLUTEN FREE PIZZA 2 WAYS!

We are mad pizza lovers in this house. What can I say? If I was stuck on a desert island and had access to only one food, pizza might be it. Some of us eat restaurant pizza as is, with whole wheat crust, others among us are following gluten free diets and require a gluten

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Sneaky Food Intolerances

Food intolerances or “sensitivities” can affect you in so many ways. And they’re a lot more common than most people think. I’m not talking about anaphylaxis or immediate allergic reactions that involve an immune response. Those can be serious and life-threatening. If you have any allergies, you need to steer clear

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SAVOURY SEEDED BAKED CHICKEN – A FAMILY FAVE!

Here is one that every single person at our table enjoyed. Does that make me happy? Well, if you know, you know… If you cook for your family on the regular, you know that everyone has their favourites and their …well, not so much… THIS was epic because everyone enjoyed it and wants it on

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