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 | May 27, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
Should you avoid gluten? Well, that depends. My general rule is that gluten isn’t great for anyone but some people don’t have to avoid it strictly. A gluten-free diet benefits people with Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome),...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
Gluten is a hot topic these days. I generally think gluten isn’t great for anyone, but certain people benefit more from avoiding it than others. At Best Life Functional Medicine we recommend strictly avoiding gluten in 3 instances: Those with Celiac Disease (an...
by Jessamine Sothard | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition
While people who have Celiac Disease and gluten allergies most often eliminate gluten from their diet, there are other health conditions that can benefit from a gluten-free diet too. In fact, you may find that eating gluten-free is the answer for what’s ailing you....
by Jessamine Sothard | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition
With all the news about gluten and gluten-free diets, you may be wondering if gluten intolerance might be behind your weight gain. First let me clarify. There are 3 types of gluten problems. There are people who have a true wheat or gluten allergy. This affects...
