Do you feel bloated, tired, stressed and run-down? Your gut bacteria can be the missing link in your quest to stay fit and healthy! We are home to trillions of bacteria and most of them help us adapt to our environment. This collection of microbes, called the "microbiome" is also located everywhere in our body. We depend on them to survive and thrive! The more diverse our gut bacteria is, the more adaptable we become to our environment. Substances such as medication, chemical

We often think about WHAT foods to eat for gut health but HOW we eat also makes a big difference! If we don't chew properly, it can cause fermentation, bloating, and inflammation in the gut. Next time you eat, consider these 4 eating habits. They will keep you mindful and present while eating and allow your digestive system to secrete the necessary acid, digestive enzymes, bile, etc.. to not only digest but absorb the nutrients that your body needs. Habit 1: Get into a Relax

How does your gut bacteria impact your sleep and vice versa? Most people don't make the connection between what goes on in their gut bacteria with the health of their brain. Maybe because an off-balance of gut bacteria is subtle and often not painful enough to draw attention for us to connect the dots. I had never thought that low grade inflammation in your belly can affect your sleep. But I've learned that our body is a "holistic" system that is interconnected and not one or