Heartburn and Your Mood

Heartburn and your mood is PART 2 of my PODCAST SERIES on Mental Health and Your Gut If you think Heartburn is a minor symptom- think again. Acid reflux and mood disorders share a very close link. Unlike what we were made to believe, reflux is actually caused by insufficient levels of stomach acid. Causes […]

Got Indigestion? – Try these Tips

Got Indigestion? – Try these Tips. Symptoms of indigestion can include uncomfortable abdominal fullness after eating, pain or a burning sensation in your upper stomach. Many people will have indigestion at some point. Indigestion isn’t a disease, but rather a symptom of other gastrointestinal problems. You don’t have to live with frequent indigestion. Stomach discomfort […]

Got Reflux?

This week I have been attending a summit on the link between the gut and the brain. A big message for me was that stomach acid is critical to good brain function. Yet, so many people are blocking acid production with chronic use of acid blocking drugs. We need proper stomach acid production to trigger […]

Got Heartburn?

According to the National Institute of Health, 20% of Americans suffer from heartburn symptoms at least once per week, and nearly half of these people experience symptoms every day. The pain associated with heartburn is caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus through the valve at the entry point of the stomach. The […]

5 Digestive Health Tips After Thanksgiving

Need some digestive health tips? For many of us, digestive discomfort has become a fact of life…especially at holiday time. Do you suffer from gas, bloating, upset stomach, constipation or heartburn? By paying attention and making a few simple changes, you can help your digestive system do the job it was made to do – […]