Contrary to popular belief you don’t need to supplement with calcium to have strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. You can get all of your daily calcium needs through food. There are many foods high in calcium if you eat a nutrient dense whole food diet. In the last article, we discussed that calcium supplementation does not increase bone density and does not decrease the risk of fractures. In fact, calcium supplementation may even increase the risk of hip … [Read more...]
How to Eat Vegetables When You Have Gut Problems
Patients who have gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea, or heartburn/reflux often find eating vegetables can make their symptoms worse. Does this describe you? Find out how you can tolerate vegetables better with proper preparation. Most vegetables (and some fruit) contain a high amount of insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is the hard chewy part of the vegetables humans can’t digest. Although insoluble fiber is healthy for your gut, if you have an … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Stomach Bloating Naturally
Stomach bloating is a common gut complaint and it often occurs with other symptoms like gas and stomach pain. It’s also a source of embarrassment as some women often state, “I look like I’m pregnant”. If you have stomach bloating, you will likely be diagnosed by your medical doctor with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Medical treatments for IBS are used to address the symptoms only. Find out how to get rid of stomach bloating naturally so you can get well and stay well. Stomach bloating … [Read more...]