If you’ve ever struggled with keeping on track with your health goals during the holidays, keep reading! The holidays should be a time to enjoy food and company without guilt. But that doesn’t mean we have to completely “fall off the wagon”. Thinking in black and white terms of being “healthy” or “unhealthy” isn’t helpful […]

If you’ve been struggling with gut issues — bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or food sensitivities — and you’ve tried everything without real answers, you’re not alone. For many people, symptoms continue even after changing their diet, taking probiotics, or running standard labs. That’s because most tests only tell part of the story. The StoolOMX™ test from Diagnostic Solutions goes […]

Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) are the unsung heroes of the gut! These tiny little molecules are hardly discussed but have a major impact on our gut health, especially in the colon. It’s time to start talking about SCFA. What are SCFA? SCFAs are a postbiotic. When we eat fiber, we digest and absorb some of the […]

If you’ve been eating all the “right” foods and trying all the gut healing supplements, but still find yourself bloated, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me frustrated, having tried elimination diets, supplements, or even medications—yet nothing seems to fully resolve their symptoms. That’s because bloating is a symptom, not a root […]

If you have a busy schedule, it’s easy for your gut health to take a back seat. I work with a lot of teachers, healthcare workers and parents that struggle with gas, bloating, heartburn, IBS and IBD. It can feel overwhelming to tackle these digestive issues with restrictive diets and intense supplement protocols. The good […]

Do you know if you have leaky gut? Leaky gut, also known as enhanced intestinal permeability, can be a major contributing factor to gut health issues, systemic inflammation, autoimmune diseases and skin issues. Everyone has some degree of leaky gut and for many, it is a driver of disease in the body. Background Information First […]

Many people with gluten sensitivity/intolerance or Celiac Disease have obvious gut symptoms like bloating, gas, or diarrhea/constipation. However, some individuals who have no gut symptoms experience other negative symptoms from gluten. Here are some common symptoms I see that people with undiagnosed Celiac Disease or gluten sensitivity have: *Please note that many of these conditions […]

Last week I hosted a fun event at a local non-alcoholic beverage store called Dray Drinks in Boston’s South End. The store itself is gorgeous with beautiful bottles and a bright mural. They have a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Beyond that what really drew me to the store was their selection of functional beverages […]

Welcome to the Foundation’s series where I highlight factors of health that I consider ESSENTIAL to healing and thriving. I talk about these concepts with all of my clients to make sure that they are addressed before we ask the body to do more intense healing. These topics may not be as flashy as what […]