Gut Health / 21 posts found

The Stress Mess: How It Messes With Your Health

  We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is gone, the reaction subsides, and all is well. It’s the chronic stress that’s a problem. You see, your body has specific stress reactions. If these stress reactions are triggered every day or many times a day that can mess with your health. Stress (and stress hormones) can have a huge impact on your […]

Five Reasons You Bloat More After Age 45

by Angie
    Bloating is generally the result of not being able to properly digest foods. These not-so-digested foods feel like they’re just sitting around causing discomfort and a general feeling of being stuffed and “gassy”. It can happen at any age but if it seems to be more frequent as you’re getting older it can very well be because of your stomach’s reduced ability to produce enough acid for proper digestion. Normally, when we eat cells in our stomach release more acid which is important for so many digestive processes like breaking down foods and activating enzymes. As we age […]

Why Food Combining?

by Angie
  Let’s talk about food combining. For many of my clients this is really a game changer. I do not want to overwhelm you but instead, empower you. If you have suffered for a long time with energy issues, poor digestion and inflammation, then you may want to consider food combining. WHY FOOD COMBINING? Individuals who battle digestive distress may benefit from experimenting with food combining. There are very simple rules to follow when it comes to eating the right combinations of food to optimize digestion and the assimilation of nutrients. Please see the food-combining chart below for more details […]

Smoothie Guide for Healthy Gut and Balanced Hormones.

by Angie
So what’s the deal with smoothies? Are they good for you? Smoothies are: Chock full of vitamins, enzymes, and minerals Easy to digest, which means optimal assimilation of nutrients Great for stabilizing blood sugar (you will see each smoothie here has a healthy fat, and fat is key for blood sugar stabilization) A fabulous way to consume a variety of different fruits or vegetables at one time Terrific for cleansing the body of toxicity An easy way to add more fiber to your diet for optimal bowel function Why is blending your smoothie beneficial? The health of your body depends […]

5 Ways to Jump Start your Digestion and Reduce the Bloat.

by Angie
  The gut health  plays a very important role in your health by helping control digestion and benefiting your immune system and many other aspects of health. An imbalance of unhealthy and healthy microbes in the intestines may contribute to weight gain, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and other disorders Facts: 95% of your serotonin (the happy hormone) is manufactured in your digestive system. 80% of your immune system is manufactured in your digestive system. The focus in this blog is on strengthening this part of your body, the gateway to your health. You’ll boost your immune system, lose weight with ease, and feel less bloated, uncover hidden […]

Soaking Nuts and Creating Creamy Nut Milk

by Angie
Nuts are nutritional powerhouses. They need to be soaked and dehydrated or sprouted to capitalize on their nutritional profile and protect ourselves from natural toxins. Soaking nuts is essential for our health. Benefits of Soaking Nuts: • helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors • increases the potency of nutrients such as Vitamin B • removes anti-nutrients like phytates, tannins, and goitrogens • makes proteins more available • promotes the growth of healthy enzymes vital for healthy digestion • eradicate toxins contained in the colon and encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria like lactobacilli which is essential for intestinal and colon health Soak-Drain-Rinse […]

Traditional Polish Beet Kavas

by Angie
My favorite soup for holidays is beet soup. To make this soup I need to make fermented beet kavas! In Poland, beet kavas is made for traditional Christmas borscht, but I also like to make more and drink afterward. I make this amazing drink on a regular basis over the year. In my opinion, it is delicious, but it is also an incredibly healthy drink because it is a natural probiotic! It helps heal your gut as well as your blood and immunity. It is a natural energy drink. Great not only for your Christmas Eve! Beets are an amazing […]

Bone Broth Benefits for Hormones

by Angie
  We have heard a lot about bone broth. It is a big thing now, but do you know that drinking a bone broth can improve your hormonal health? I’m a big fan of bone broth, and I have been making it since I was a child. I used to help my grandmother cook and make all kind of different concoctions. In the country I come from Poland we did not waste any part of the animal. We knew that animals bones are incredibly nutritious and help replenish minerals in our body. Lucky for me, I live in Boulder right […]

How Organ Meats Can Improve Your Hormonal Health & Liver Pate Recipe

by Angie
  The importance of balanced hormones is known to all. However, there is one thing that is still very hard to understand; the moving components and the amount of nutrients needed to keep things in proper balance. Consider this; if your pituitary gland does not get sufficient vitamins D and E or magnesium, it will not be able to secrete hormones in the right way. That would even affect different glands and organs that rely on the pituitary signals. Lack of these substances would also lead to a lack of thyroid hormone, which can affect metabolism. When it comes to […]

Four Tips To Help Balance Hormones

by Angie
Balancing hormones is not an easy task, and it can be complicated. There is so much information on the internet. Most of my clients complain that they don’t know where to start and they feel overwhelmed. If you don’t know where to begin here are four tips, which will give you some idea as to how much work you will have to do to feel better. You can take those three simple steps. Give them a try and see the difference they can make. Tip #1 Balance Blood Sugar As easy as it sounds 95% of Americans don’t know who […]