A new study gives us another reason to pause before we take some of the common drugs for heartburn. The use of these drugs known as proton pump inhibitors correlates with a 20% higher risk of heart attack. These drugs were intended to be used for 6 months or less while many Americans are usingContinue reading “Cure Heartburn Naturally”
Tag Archives: digestive health
Steps to Heal the Gut from Food Sensitivities
Since I help a lot of people with their gastrointestinal issues, I frequently get the question “Can we recover from our food sensitivities?” The answer is yes and no. I often see people who are reacting to multiple foods. I explain that there is usually one major food like gluten that is creating inflammation inContinue reading “Steps to Heal the Gut from Food Sensitivities”
N-acetylglucosamine for Rebuilding the Gut
When food reactions, medication, or other gut irritants damage the gastrointestinal tract, we need rebuild the gut as well as get rid of these offending agents. Along with improving the diet, replacing good bacteria, and reducing inflammation, I frequently recommend N-acetylglucosamine to aid in gut repair. N-acetylglucosamine (also known as NAG) is similar to theContinue reading “N-acetylglucosamine for Rebuilding the Gut”
Sharing Probiotics with my Cats
I am not saying that you need to share your probiotics with your cats. But Moonpie, Bois D’arc, and I have been enjoying this morning ritual, and it had me thinking again about the nature of different probiotics. Here is what I have been doing. When I am feeding the cats in the morning, IContinue reading “Sharing Probiotics with my Cats”
Brighten Your Day with Lemonbalm!
Meet lemonbalm. She could be your new best friend especially if you are dealing with a lot of stress. Many of us push ourselves so hard everyday, and this can contribute to mood issues. So we need an herbal best friend to bring a little sunshine to our days. Lemonbalm is just such a friend.Continue reading “Brighten Your Day with Lemonbalm!”
You Can Heal Nearly Anything with Plantain
No, not this plantain. I am talking about this common weed that grows in nearly every yard and roadside in the United States. Plantain weed is a first aid miracle that is usually close at hand for summertime boo-boos. And if you want it even handier, local midwife Maria Chowdhury uses it as a keyContinue reading “You Can Heal Nearly Anything with Plantain”
Granny’s Pickled Okra Recipe
This unusual cool spell has made me start thinking it is already fall. Like women and grannies of the past, I spend considerable effort in the summer and fall getting ready for winter. While my husband gathers firewood for us, my job is to preserve the summer’s harvest so we have an abundance of ourContinue reading “Granny’s Pickled Okra Recipe”
Drink Your Turmeric for Better Health: Bulletproof turmeric part 2
My bulletproof turmeric recipe has been very popular, partially because it is delicious and an excellent way to consume a more absorbable form of turmeric. I chose the ingredients for the recipe because I wanted to encourage people to consume whole turmeric instead of just the isolated “main” component, curcumin. The other constituents of turmericContinue reading “Drink Your Turmeric for Better Health: Bulletproof turmeric part 2”
Five Flavors, But Don’t Forget Bitter
Some cooking traditions focus on artfully combining the flavors our tongue perceives. The five flavors are sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and bitter. American cuisine doesn’t emphasize bitter as much as some other cultures. We will have coffee after a meal for something bitter or dark chocolate or maybe some slightly bitter greens in our salads.Continue reading “Five Flavors, But Don’t Forget Bitter”
What is the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?
We have billions of microorganisms living in our guts, and having the right organisms in our bodies can have a powerful effect on our overall health. Imbalanced gut flora is common due to antibiotics, disease, stress, or diets high in meat and saturated fats. The wrong population of bacteria in our guts can contribute toContinue reading “What is the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?”
Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND 