Good Mood Food – Foods Thought to Boost Serotonin Levels by Kylie Yanow, Registered Dietician
Good Mood Food – Foods Thought to Boost Serotonin Levels Ever wonder if what we eat could be connected to our mood? It can! Research tells us that tryptophan is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of serotonin in the body. People cannot make tryptophan but it can be obtained from […]
Red Flags to Pay Attention to if Concerned About an Eating Disorder by Laurie Dunham MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S
Every 52 minutes, a person dies as a direct result of an eating disorder in the United States (1). Think about that. Eating disorders account for over 10,000 deaths per year and yet still remain largely in the shadows of public health discourse and are often stigmatized, if not glamorized, in popular culture. Our society’s […]
Myth’s Debunked: Eating Disorders by Dr. Tiffany Graves, PsyD
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign to increase public awareness around the deadly realities of eating disorders. Recent years have brought about hopeful changes in terms of the body liberation and acceptance movements. However, many myths regarding disordered eating and weight as it relates to health continue […]
How Does Personalized Nutrition Help? by Dr. Cindy Cassell, PhD, RD, LD
What is Personalized Nutrition? The first time I heard the term “personalized nutrition” I thought, “that’s what registered dietitian/nutritionists are trained to do: develop the most appropriate eating plan for each individual person.” Sequencing the human genome has led to increased knowledge about the potential role individual genetic variations play in health and disease and […]
Optimizing Travel: How to feel well outside of your normal routine by Dr. Samantha Dove
Travel is exciting and often something to look forward to! However, for many it is anxiety-inducing as it results in a disruption of routine and often an exacerbation of physical pain. Education and preparation are key for enhancing your travel experience to allow you the freedom to explore without the fear of falling back on […]
What is the GI-Map Test by Tirzah Thompson, RD.
What is the GI-Map Test? The Gi Microbial Assay Plus (Gi-Map) test is a DNA-based stool test that provides a highly detailed analysis of one’s gut microbiome. This test analyzes levels of both good and bad bacteria, viruses, parasites, worms, fungi, as well as immune and digestive markers in your gut. The Gi-map test is […]
Orthorexia and It’s Link To Disordered Eating by Tirzah Thompson
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] What is Orthorexia Nervosa? Orthorexia is the unhealthy obsession with eating healthy. Unlike other eating disorders, orthorexia mainly revolves around food quality, not quantity. People with orthorexia are obsessed with eating foods that are […]
How Your Poor Gut Health Is Driving Your Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Swings by Amy Hollenkamp
Did you know your gut is connected to your brain? I have noticed a very common thread while working with clients with gut issues. Most of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, and mood swings. This connection is not a coincidence. I personally was depressed on and off during the peak of my gut issues. […]
Why stress management is key to beating SIBO?
Stress Chris Kresser released an awesome article recently about how stress contributes to SIBO. This has been a topic I have been meaning to cover for a long time and his article inspired me to write about my knowledge and experience with the SIBO-stress connection. I have touched on how stress wreaks havoc on the […]
Seed Cycling
There’s a lot of buzz around seed cycling, and we’re here to clear the air. Seed cycling refers to consuming certain seeds at certain parts of your cycle. In order to do this, you have to first understand how a woman’s cycle fluctuates between the follicular phase and luteal phase. Every woman has a different […]
