How we feel can have tremendous effects on our physical well-being, both in positive and negative ways.
Mental and physical health are not separate but deeply intertwined. Keep reading to find out what your thoughts have to do with your digestion.
Energy, Digestion and Nourishing Your Body
Energy, Digestion and Nourishing Your Body
Exciting news today! I was lucky to be a guest on Brianna Wilkersons podcast: The Healthy Body Podcast
In this interview we chat more about my story, and how energy, digestion and nourishing your body is so important.
It’s really a great discussion and I thought I would share it with you. We both open up about our health and why we do what we do!
Ready to get to know me a little bit better?
Do You Know Your Body?
Do You Know Your Body?
It might sound like a strange question... but really- do you know your body?
Do you know what makes you feel good? Do you know what makes you feel bad? Or do you just push on through your day or week and not really pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you?
Let's dive into this a bit more, because I think its REALLY important.
What to do About a Leaky Gut
What to do About a Leaky Gut
Leaky gut is also known as increased intestinal permeability. It's when the cells lining our intestines (gut) separate a bit from each other. They're supposed to be nice and tightly joined to the cell beside it; this is to allow certain things into our bodies (like nutrients), and keep other things out.
When the tight junctions between intestinal cells weaken it can cause the gut to be more permeable - leakier - than normal. When this happens, it allows things into our bodies that should not get in; things like large pieces of protein, toxins, or even bacteria and waste.
When substances that shouldn't be there, get into our bloodstream through the "leaks" in our gut, our immune system kicks in. These leaked bits mimic a food allergy, and our body reacts accordingly. It mounts a response to try to attack the invaders, and this causes inflammation.
Leaky gut is associated with a number of issues including food allergies, celiac disease, autoimmune diseases (e.g., Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hashimoto's, asthma, type 1 diabetes, acne, eczema), joint pain, and neurological problems (e.g., multiple sclerosis). Some research shows that leaky gut might contribute to or worsen these conditions.