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Your Gut is Causing Your Arthritis (New Research Explains Everything)
Your knee pain, your hip stiffness, that arthritis your doctor calls “wear and tear” — what if it’s actually coming from your gut?
Recent research discussions from the highly reputable Arthritis Foundation suggest that an unhealthy gut may be the primary cause of osteoarthritis, not “wear and tear” like we’ve all been told (1,2,3). And since arthritis is the number one cause of disability in America, this connection could change everything about how we treat joint pain, which we’ll dive more into in this article.
If this gut-arthritis connection is real, it means that inflammatory damage might be starting in your digestive system years before you feel any joint pain. That “wear and tear” your doctor sees on X-rays could actually be inflammatory damage that began in your gut long before symptoms appeared.
[Discover More…]Why You Can’t Stay Low FODMAP Forever (The Hidden Dangers)
Have you been following a Low FODMAP diet for months — or even years — because it’s the only thing that keeps your symptoms under control? If so, then this article is for you.
What most people don’t realize is that staying in the elimination phase long-term isn’t just unsustainable — it’s actually dangerous for your gut health. Most doctors won’t tell you this, and most websites don’t explain it properly.
There’s a reason the Low FODMAP diet has specific phases, and skipping the reintroduction phase can leave you worse off than when you started. In this article, we’ll explore exactly why staying restrictive forever backfires, what it’s doing to your gut bacteria, and how to safely expand your diet without bringing back the symptoms that scared you in the first place.
[Discover More…]The Hidden Causes of Digestive Issues After 50
If your gut has gotten more unpredictable as you’ve gotten older—and you’ve been told it’s just in your head or that you should simply cut out more foods—this article is for you.
Because the truth is, the causes of digestive issues after 40 or 50 are often hidden. They’re misunderstood by friends and family, dismissed by the medical system, and buried under years of confusion and trial-and-error.
In this article, we’re not just talking about food triggers. We’re going deeper. You’ll learn how stress, hormone shifts, and even well-meaning advice can leave people stuck with worsening IBS symptoms that no diet alone can fix.
[Discover More…]The Real Reason You’re Always Bloated (And It’s Not FODMAPs)
If you’re eating all the “safe” foods but your belly still blows up like you’re 5 months pregnant after every meal, there’s a reason no one’s told you about.
Because what you think is bloating might actually be a gut-muscle issue. It has nothing to do with what you ate, and everything to do with how your body is reacting to digestion.
There’s a hidden condition where your abdominal wall and diaphragm stop working in sync, and instead of creating space during digestion, your body does the opposite: it pushes out when it should be pulling in.
Most doctors don’t test for it. Many have never even heard of it. But if you’ve tried restrictive diets, probiotics, or gut protocols — and your symptoms still haven’t improved — this could be the missing piece.
[Discover More…]IBS, Anxiety & Bladder Issues: The Hidden Link Doctors Miss
If you’ve ever had IBS symptoms that come with bladder urgency, pelvic pain, or just feel like your whole lower body is out of sync…
You’re not imagining it.
The gut, the brain, and the bladder — plus the pelvic floor — are all part of the same network. And if you don’t understand how they influence each other, you’ll never get full relief.
This is a monumental missing link in gut health that I want to unpack for you today, and it’s especially important if your approach has always been limited to diet changes and hasn’t really helped your gut.
In this article, I’m going to give you a quick foundation so you understand what the gut-brain-bladder axis is, why it matters, and how to restore balance when this axis becomes disrupted.
[Discover More…]Menstrual Cycle Phases and Weight Loss: How To Ensure It Won’t Cramp Your Efforts
Many women experience uncomfortable and frustrating changes to their body with every monthly cycle.
Among these discomforts are hormonal and behavioral fluctuations that can make weight loss even more challenging than it already is.
But losing weight, even when on your period, is possible.
This article takes a look at how your menstrual cycle impacts the hormones that influence your body weight, and how premenopausal women can still achieve their weight loss goals.
But first, let’s review some menstrual cycle basics.
[Discover More…]Endometriosis and Diet: What You Can Do About It In 2019
Endometriosis is a painful condition that can greatly impact your quality of life.
Diet changes are said to help relieve symptoms, but does the evidence support these claims?
This article explores the role of diet in endometriosis treatment.
[Discover More…]How To Lose Weight When You Have PCOS: 8 Science-Backed Tips
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 20% of pre-menopausal women.
The exact cause is unknown, but an imbalance of male sex hormones (called androgens) is a big culprit.
One of the most common symptoms is weight gain. In fact, 39% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese (1).
Fortunately, a few lifestyle changes can help you to balance hormones and lose weight.
This article looks at 8 tips for losing weight when you have PCOS.
[Discover More…]The Best Diet for PCOS: Splitting Fact From Fiction
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders in the developed world.
In fact, it’s thought to affect almost 7% of pre-menopausal women in the US (1).
But there is surprisingly limited information on how to treat it naturally.
This article explores the best diet for PCOS, as based on scientific evidence.
[Discover More…][Infographic] Top 6 Foods To Avoid When Pregnant
Research continues to show that most women do not receive proper nutrition education during pregnancy.
That is despite the fact that eating the wrong things, and in the wrong amounts, can be particularly dangerous for the unborn child.
This infographic looks at the top 6 foods that a mother-to-be should be avoiding, as shown by the current evidence.
What Can’t You Eat When Pregnant? The Top 6 Foods To Avoid (No. 4 Is Highly Controversial)
What you eat during pregnancy is crucial.
The embryo is completely dependent on the availability and supply of nutrients provided by the mother.
The quality of these nutrients – helpful or harmful – is determined entirely by her nutrient stores and eating patterns.
So it’s troubling that a review of 25 studies found most women do not receive adequate nutrition education during pregnancy…
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