6 ways to avoid winter weight gain

Between cold temperatures, driving in unpleasant weather and dwindling daylight you have enough to worry about during the winter season. Weight gain doesn’t need to be another irksome thing to stress over. But holiday desserts, high-carb comfort f...

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Is your gut telling your brain to feel stressed?

Your gut may be trying to tell you something. If you are feeling tense or out of sorts lately, your gut bacteria may be craving better nutrition. Not all our moods and feelings start in the brain. Researchers are beginning to understand that some ...

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How to avoid bringing GI issues with you on vacation

Vacations come too infrequently to be hampered by uncomfortable GI issues. You never want to be “that person” on the airplane who suddenly gets gas. Nor do you want to cope with bloating, diarrhea or constipation once you’ve arrived at your destin...

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Why do you get constipated in the summer?

Constipation is a common summertime concern. When you’re working up a sweat outdoors, your body is losing water. This puts you at risk of dehydration. As your body conserves fluids, one result can be constipation.  You need adequate fluids and fib...

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