Key Points for Treating Constipation

Key Points for Treating Constipation

Constipation is one of the most debilitating and common problems I see in patients, yet no one mentions it! Studies estimate 30-40 million Americans struggle with pooping, so I thought I would be a brave one and talk about it! Below are tips for combatting a gut...
Updates on Vitamin D

Updates on Vitamin D

Have you been feeling the effects of winter over the past few weeks?  With the gloomy days of February, I’ve felt the decrease in energy, mood and overall health.  The lack of sunshine is taking a toll and one of the biggest culprits is a decline in Vitamin...
Understanding Food Sensitivities

Understanding Food Sensitivities

We have been blessed with parents that live close by and are willing to wrangle two young kiddos for a weekend while my husband and I get in a little R&R.  Recently, my parents took on this feat and knew my daughter couldn’t tolerate dairy. Being the amazing...
The Best Diets for Your Family

The Best Diets for Your Family

Do you feel like you google search diets and the results are overwhelming?  Which one is the healthiest?  Which is right for my kids or for my body?  Here is a breakdown of the current most popular diets in the order of my most preferred to least.  Unfortunately,...
A Day In My Life!

A Day In My Life!

Our dog is old and deaf…she’s 13 to be exact and can’t hear a darn thing.  For some reason, she has also become particular about eating her breakfast early.  So I awoke this morning at 4:15am to find her barking at the top of our lungs (I think because she can’t...
What is Digestive Health?

What is Digestive Health?

Do you remember those pesky baby gates?  Perhaps, you’re still living with them! Those gates are a necessity but also an obstacle and frustration…especially when they don’t work properly.  They will often be too big, too small, not latch right, or look horrible...
Help! My Child Can’t Poop!

Help! My Child Can’t Poop!

Fast Lane Version: 1. Consider paleo diet or at least eliminate dairy and gluten for a short time.  Magnesium and/or probiotic supplement could be helpful. 2. Increase physical activity 3. 8-10 hours of sleep/nightly is key 4. Kids can get stressed...