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Optimal sleep is an integral part of our wellbeing. Trouble falling asleep or frequent waking is a common complaint I hear about often, sometimes stemming from anxiety. Establishing a bedtime routine which may include strategies such as reading, listening to a guided meditation or peaceful music can help with falling asleep and may also impact […]
The Role of Probiotics in Diverticulitis by Liz Moon, NP Diverticular disease is most often identified in the colon and is a pouch-like structure that can form through points of weakness in the muscular wall of the colon. Most people with diverticulosis have no symptoms and will remain symptom free for the rest of […]
Could Probiotics Help Prevent Upper Respiratory Infections By Liz Moon, NP If you follow our blog, you have seen us write about the gut-brain axis numerous times. Guess what, there is a gut-lung axis (GLA) too! However, it remains less studied than the gut–brain axis. The gut-lung axis concept postulates that alterations of intestinal […]
The Infamous Squatty Potty By Liz Moon, NP Defecation posture-modifying device (DPMD) is the technical term for what we know as Squatty Potty. Research has shown that squatting or using a device such as the Squatty Potty reduces straining, improves bowel emptying, and decreases time in the bathroom when compared with sitting. Squatting as […]
