Not all of us walk around aware that there is a living, thriving, non-human colony of organisms that resides in our digestive tract. Our large intestine is home to four pounds of beneficial bacteria, collectively known as the microbiome. For perspective, consider that the liver, one of our largest organs, typically weighs 2-4 pounds. ...…
Most of us think we probably have a good idea of the foods that can make us gain weight: candy, soda, sugar, cookies, cakes, etc. In fact, the results of a large study were recently released that confirmed what we all know – and the sugar industry does its best to hide – that sugar ...…
What is gluten and why should you care? Gluten is a protein molecule found in wheat, barley, rye and some other grains. Intolerance to gluten is on the rise in the US, in part due to how gluten-containing grains are grown these days. The gluten we eat today is not the same as that our ...…
Recently I have gotten to know Natalie Jill, a powerhouse fitness model who is as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside. Twelve years ago, Natalie Jill was diagnosed with Celiac disease and her remarkable health and vibrancy combined with her great story drew me to her and I knew she would ...…
I get a lot of questions about being gluten-free and which alcohols are OK to consume, and so wanted to put together this guide. A few words first… The National Institute of Health’s Celiac awareness campaign, the Canadian celiac center, the celiac center at Columbia Presbyterian and celiac.com maintains that distillation of alcohol removes the ...…
An enormous percentage of the population experiences uncomfortable flatulence, gas and bloating on a weekly and sometimes even a daily basis. We think this is “normal”, but in fact it is not and often gas and bloating are symptoms of something else afoot in either the diet, the gastrointestinal system, or both. When considering gas ...…
Hi Everyone! I’m excited to announce that my exclusive coaching program for 2013 is now open! I will be taking a small number of people to work one-on-one with me on their digestive issues and how they relate to other aspects of health and/or body change, including autoimmune disease, metabolic damage and fat loss resistance. ...…
Being diagnosed with celiac disease can bring both relief – for finally having an answer – and a whole new set of worries – “what do I do now?” Learning how to navigate the grocery store, schools, parties, restaurants and venues can be a daunting task. Luckily, due to an increase in general awareness about ...…
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS as it is lovingly abbreviated, affects nearly 50 million Americans. What is interesting about this syndrome – you will note that it is not a disease – its definition describes not what it is, but what it is not. IBS is not an anatomical or structural problem. IBS is not ...…
Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an enzyme that your body uses to break down ingested histamine. There are a wide variety of foods that contain histamine, and it is DAO’s job to break this histamine down. DAO also helps with the integrity of the gut lining, protecting us from leaky gut and the functional digestive issues ...…
