Are you suffering from histamine intolerance? Have you been instructed to follow a low-histamine diet, but are feeling a little confused about what that means? We get it! There are so many things to think about. Which foods contain histamine? What foods might provoke...
Between 12% and 19% of the North American population suffers from chronic constipation, which can have a negative effect on quality of life (1). Typical treatments, such as laxative drugs, often have uncomfortable side effects, so many people turn to alternative...
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs bacteria grow in large numbers within the small intestine, causing gas, bloating, and malabsorption. Treating SIBO requires killing off these unwanted bacteria and keeping them from recolonizing, which is typically...
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. It is estimated to affect 0.3% to 3.7% of the United States population (1, 2). Thyroid hormones play an important role in growth, metabolism, and tissue differentiation in nearly all parts...
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth – a condition in which bacteria overgrow within the small intestine, where they normally don’t exist in large numbers. When bacteria overpopulate the small intestine, they ferment carbohydrates from the food...
The terms folate and folic acid are often used interchangeably, but don’t be fooled – they’re not the same! Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9 found in foods, while folic acid is the synthetic form added to supplements and fortified or enriched foods. The...
We use the term “functional nutrition” a lot around here, so you might be wondering what it’s all about. Maybe you’ve heard it used by dietitians, but you have absolutely no idea what it means. Or maybe you ARE a dietitian, and you’ve heard about functional nutrition,...
Did you know that roughly 1 out of every 6 Americans suffers from migraines (1)? Migraines are severe headaches that are often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, and vision disturbances. Unfortunately, there is no...
