Most Americans don’t get enough fiber. It’s not easy incorporating fibrous foods into our diets when grabbing readily made products is just so much more convenient. And let’s be real, it’s hard counting portion sizes and calculating how much fiber you’re actually getting. So here lies the power of seeds. Three seeds that I find … Read more
The squatty potty made a sensation on Shark Tank, and has generated Lori Greiner a fortune. Before the invention of the sit-down toilet, we were all squatters. Our ancestors squatted when they were trying to have a bowel movement. In fact, even in modern times, public bathrooms in East Asian countries such as China often … Read more
Over the last decade, there has been a growing incidence of colon cancers among younger individuals such that the recommended age for starting colon cancer prevention is now 45 instead of 50. Actually, the guidelines changed to age 45 in 2018 but insurance companies elected not to pay for average risk colon cancer screening until … Read more
Flatulence and passing gassing are some fancy terms for farting. Some people prefer the endearment “tooting”. The fact that there are euphemisms for farting highlights how disdainful such a natural act is. So, is it normal to fart? Am I farting more than the person next to me? There’s actually no standard measurement of what’s … Read more
We’re often told by our doctors and other healthcare providers to destress. It’s so much easier said than done. While meditation works well for some people, others just can’t get their minds to quiet down enough for meditation. Bubble baths sing relaxation but those bath tubs sure are hard to clean afterwards. At times, when … Read more
Constipation is the bane of many people’s existence. Everyone defines constipation differently. Some will go every 2-3 days and feel totally fine whereas others will go every day; and if they don’t go for 2 days, they feel extremely constipated. So, the definition of constipation varies for everyone. However, once we start getting to that … Read more
Remember that office party and how we had so much heartburn from all that pizza and chocolate cake? We felt that burning all night. For some of us, this is a rare occurrence. But for others, this is a daily routine. Oftentimes the word GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is thrown around. But what is GERD? … Read more
Our world is so fast-paced that it can sometimes be challenging to have a moment to just breathe. With so much stimulus (social media galore, work demands, our home environments), it’s no wonder that so many of us feel stressed. Some stress is good. Without it, some of us may never get anything accomplished. However, … Read more
Our world has gotten so complex with chaotic schedules, technology, and marketing. Food has become more complicated, with the promotion of words such as “probiotic” and “prebiotic” across beautiful matte organic-appearing packages. But what really is a prebiotic? And what is a probiotic? Prebiotics are essentially food for the millions of bacteria making up the … Read more