Posts in gut microbiome
Lola Marie Lamb's Birth Story

I love hearing and reading birth stories so heres one for you who love the same! But maybe you are just here for the GUT STUFF! I can’t write a blog post without tying it back to the gut :) One thing both of my birthing experiences had in common was I had to take a TON of antibiotics. If you have ever taken antibiotics or are currently taking them then you will want to read on!

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Gluten Free Pad Thai with Mango

I’m sharing a veggie packed Pad Thai with gluten free rice noodles EVERYONE will love! Tossed in a sweet and spicy Thai sauce with shrimp, veggies and saucy noodles in every bite! A dish you would find at your favourite Thai restaurant that you can make in the comfort of your own home knowing all the ingredients so you don’t have to worry about sneaky ingredients you might be sensitive to.

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Everything you need to know about Constipation

CONSTIPATED? Constipated but don’t know it? Did you know you can poop daily + still be constipated? Learn all about it here!

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An Honest Confession about.....Artificial Sweeteners

ZERO CALORIES? Sign me up!!! All those low calorie protein bars + foods were my thing…because it had “no sugar!” But it’s almost freaky to think - this thing or drink I am consuming has zero calories… but is so flavourful, sweet and delicious! As good as they taste (ahem diet coke) it can be negatively affecting your gut microbiome….

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WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

You have come to the end of The Gut Series and may be wondering…..“WHAT DO I DO NEXT?” What is my next step when it comes to resolving my gut issues? Where should I start? If you feel confused or overwhelmed after reading this, don’t worry...it’s completely normal. Your gut is not a simple system. At this point, when it come to resolving your gut issues, you have a choice to make….

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GUT TRIGGER #5: stress

Tell me one person you know that doesn't experience any stress? I bet you can't ;) We ALL experience stress. Some stress is good.... but when we experience too much, bad things start to happen! Stress can be external from things such as....

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GUT TRIGGER #4: leaky gut

The lining of your intestine is lie a thin window screen. If you poke holes in it, bugs will enter your house. That’s exactly what happens in a leaky gut. The cells that line your intestine are supposed to be joined tightly to one another. If these tight junctions loosen, bacteria/other microbes, their toxins, undigested foods and chemicals in food enter your bloodstream. They trigger...

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GUT TRIGGER #3: food sensitivities

The truth is, it’s actually quite common to have sensitivities to multiple foods. Even healthy foods like salmon or watermelon can trigger a food sensitivity. You may be familiar with IgE food allergies (the scary reactions that show up immediately after eating things like peanuts or shellfish). Food sensitivities are completely different. You can have a food sensitivity even when your IgE food allergy test is negative. Your symptom can appear up to 3 days after eating the trigger food

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GUT TRIGGER #2: difficulty with digestion

The digestive system functions in a very intricate way. From the first bite to passing what’s left out the other end.....The food you eat goes through many steps in the digestion process. Any problem along the way down will have a ripple effect. If you have digestive issues after eating, or if you feel great in the morning, but by the end of the day you experience...

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GUT TRIGGER #1: eating the wrong foods

Eating the WRONG foods for YOUR body can result in bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation etc. What exactly do I mean when I say WRONG foods?

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THE GUT SERIES: how to identify the root cause of your gut problems

Whatever symptoms you are experiencing….- stomach pain
- bloating
- heartburn/acid reflux
- diarrhea/constipation
- IBS like symptoms
- fatigue
...to name a few, I imagine it's incredibly frustrating, uncomfortable and even painful. Your gut problems could even be affecting the quality of your life...in ways you may not even realize.

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Get Your Fiber Fix

One of the key aspects of your gut health journey is including fiber into your diet. Fiber is crucial for feeding our gut bacteria and helping it thrive. The more microbes we have in our gut, the stronger our gut lining will be. In addition, the good bacteria support digestion!

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