by Jessamine Sothard | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Gut Health
Digestion is an intricate, highly coordinated process that breaks down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Understanding this journey from ingestion to excretion can provide insights into optimizing digestive health, a...
by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog, Gut Health
When the going gets hard, we experience constipation. Although it’s not a fun subject, it’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in healthcare practices. We may all experience constipation at some point, and certain conditions make it more likely...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, Gut Health
A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it breaks down food into vital nutrients that fuel energy, growth, cellular repair, and more! When your digestion is functioning optimally, you may not even think twice about it. However, when...
by Jessamine Sothard | Dec 4, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
When I was a teen in the 80s and 90s, low-fat became the thing. It seemed like it would be the magic answer to staying slim and healthy. I remember bingeing on things like Licorice, Fig Newtons, and SnackWells. I thought I was making a healthy choice since they are...
by Jessamine Sothard | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Around the age of 40, I noticed a shift in how I felt. My weight wasn’t as easy to maintain as it had been in my younger years. Despite having a great life, I felt more irritable and moody than I had previously. Additionally, while I had the energy to do all...
