Are you wondering about pre- or probiotics and how they affect IBS? Prebiotics and probiotics have been getting a lot of attention in the media, but we all know that what appears in the news isn’t always the full story. The media has a tendency to sensationalize...
We talk about the gut a lot around here, but what do we mean when we refer to the “gut” and how does it work? Generally speaking, we are referring to the digestive system, which you also may hear called the gastrointestinal tract or GI tract. Although digestion begins...
It’s 9:30 pm. The dishes from dinner are done, the kids are finally in bed and you are exhausted. And then you realize you have to pack tomorrow’s lunches. You debate whether you should tough it out and pack it tonight or get up even earlier the next morning. Oh life!...
As the weather cools and the leaves start turning lovely colours, children everywhere are gearing up for another exciting school year (and parents are saying Hooray!!!). As you may know, we talk a lot about adult issues surrounding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)...
Feeling tired lately? Find yourself pressing the snooze button early in the am or hitting a wall in the mid- the afternoon? It isn’t just how many hours a night you sleep that affects your energy levels. What you eat and drink can both have a large effect on your...
Mmmm… summer! Don’t you just love these warm, deliciously sunny days? As the temperature heats up and many of us are flock outside to our patios and porches to enjoy these last few rays before autumn sets in it’s extremely important to stay hydrated! You may have...