Category: Gut Health & IBS

Do you find yourself constantly clearing your throat, dealing with a hoarse voice, or feeling like there’s a lump in your throat? You might be dealing with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Although the term ‘reflux’ is in the title, LPR often presents without heartburn, unlike typical acid reflux or GERD. …

It’s no secret that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda have become increasingly popular for weight loss. While these medications can be highly effective for managing conditions like MASLD, diabetes, and metabolic conditions associated with being in a larger body, they are not without risks. Unfortunately, many individuals…

Do you have a bathroom routine? Most people have a routine for falling asleep. This can be as simple as brushing your teeth and turning off the lights when you’re ready for bed. Routine helps prime the body for sleep, but it can also be used to prepare the body…

Constipation is a common yet complex issue that can affect your comfort, quality of life, and overall well-being. As a digestive health dietitian (who also struggles with constipation personally), I’ve become a bit of a constipation connoisseur. And trust me, it’s not as simple as just skipping a few days…

Fasting. I’m sure many of you have heard this word before. There are many claims out there about what fasting can do for one’s body. It’s been touted as a way to lose weight, a method to alter your gut microbiota, and even as a means to potentially extend your…

The nutrition media often tries to pinpoint a villain, thinking it will simplify everything! As a society, we’re constantly on the lookout for a single food or nutrient to blame for every gut issue, the rise in metabolic disorders, heart disease, mental illness – you name it. Spoiler alert: our…

Is NAFLD no more? That’s right – In 2023, the name non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was switched to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) after extensive review from a scientific panel. So what does this change actually mean? I’m a dietitian who works closely with liver disease patients,…

Have you heard of Leaky Gut? The world of nutrition and wellness is ever-evolving and there are certain terms that seem to pop up with increasing frequency. One such term that has gained A LOT of attention recently is “leaky gut.” If you’ve found your way to this post, you’re…

As gut health dietitians, we hear a lot of chatter about supplements for gut health like collagen or apple cider vinegar. In particular, we’re seeing an increasing interest in L-glutamine supplements for gut health. More specifically, there are some pretty big claims about its effectiveness in “healing the…

Are you a cheese enthusiast with IBS? It can be so confusing to know which dairy products contribute to digestive discomfort. As a gut health dietitian, clients tell me all the time that milk or ice cream increases their symptoms, but cheese is “hit and miss”. It may feel baffling,…