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What Causes Candida, And What Are The Symptoms?

What causes Candida, and what are the symptoms? Candida is a type of fungus commonly found on the skin and in the gut and is usually harmless until it overgrows. Excessive growth of Candida in the gut can cause flare-ups of existing gastrointestinal...

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Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

There’s increasing evidence that gut health is of exceptional importance to an individual’s overall health. An unhealthy gut can cause problems to a...

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What is Leaky Gut?

You may have heard the term “leaky gut” and not been sure what it means. You aren’t alone. The term's application does mean that something is wrong,...

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What Are FODMAPs?

If you struggle with conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you may have already heard or read the abbreviation “FODMAPs”. Some of you were...

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The Gut-Brain Connection

Have you ever had a gut feeling or butterflies in your stomach? These sensations from your belly show us that the brain and body are connected....

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Ayurveda 101

Ayurveda comes from the ancient Indian language Sanskrit and literally means "Knowledge of Life." The Ayurvedic approach to life involves listening...

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Eating Mindfully

Mindful eating is a lovely idea but can be challenging to incorporate into everyday life, or so it seems. What is it really, and how can we do it?...

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Fun Facts about Fiber - GutJoy

A high-fiber diet has incredible health benefits, but we often struggle to get enough in our typical American diets. According to The American Heart...

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Probiotics from Food

Probiotics can provide all sorts of powerful benefits for your body and brain. Making sure they’re a daily part of your diet can improve digestive...

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Digestion And The Vagus Nerve

What exactly is the Vagus nerve? The Vagus nerve is the longest in your body. It connects your brain to many important organs throughout the body,...

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