Nourish to Thrive Blog

A common suggestion we might get when struggling with gut problems is to eliminate specific foods from our diet.

The idea behind this is that those foods are the cause of our gut discomfort and symptoms.

This is partially true.

So when we eliminate those food, we may notice our gut problems...

Most people associate poor gut health with digestive symptoms like heart burn, bloating, gas, cramping, constipation, diarrhea and nausea.

What many don’t realize is that poor gut health can be a root cause of their anxiety, cravings, irritability, inability to lose weight, lack of focus,...

It’s IBS awareness month and I’m committed to sharing more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in my next few emails.

But it won’t be the same information you will find elsewhere.

In my opinion, the term IBS is simply BS.

It’s a label (not an answer) given to patients who...

Most people have heard the saying “You are what you eat”.

This is true but it leaves out a very important piece of the equation.

We can eat the cleanest and most nutrient dense diet available but, if we don’t adequately break down and absorb the foods in our digestive tract, we...

Something that hasn’t been sitting well with me lately is how we’ve lost our own instincts as humans when it comes to making food choices.

We’ve put all our faith and trust in OTHER people such as influencers, diet creators, and even health professionals to tell us what to eat.

Certain nutrition principles can benefit every woman, however there is no one-size-fits-all diet.

Even people who share similar genetics and upbringing can have different nutritional needs.

Your sister may have some of the same genes you do but you won’t have the exact same set of...

When I went on my first healing journey over 10 years ago, I decided to take a natural, more holistic approach. It was at this time that my thoughts around food started to change.

As a child, I used to view food as something that kept me from feeling hungry, or a way to bring enjoyment and...

Today I want to share 5 steps for supporting detoxification to help remove toxins that are gumming up your body tissues and sending your immune system into a tizzy.  Toxins, and a resulting overreactive immune system, drive chronic inflammation.

Step 1: Open Elimination...

If I were asked to choose one nutrient to support reduced inflammation in the body it would be Omega-3 fatty acids (fats).

Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids can be converted into anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. The prostaglandins are what control the inflammatory process.

While...

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Inflammation in our body can come from sources besides our food.

Often times we get so focused on inflammation caused by the foods we eat, or how we can eat foods that lower inflammation, but we don't consider (or maybe are not aware) that our environment can be contributing to our inflammation...