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People ask me about herbal remedies for constipation. Honestly, I am not even sure where one would find some of this stuff, and why you
Gut Imbalance Can Sabotage Weight Loss A balanced gut microbiome helps regulate how you harvest energy, store fat, and control appetite. But when that balance
Photo by Nastya Dulhiier on Unsplash Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts. They’re often called “good” microbes because they help keep your gut healthy. But
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Photo by Europeana on Unsplash [Above: actual image of what it feels like performing a colonoscopy on floppy colon. ] When most people think of
Yes, that’s me in the OR and there is no patient-identifying information in this photo. Courtesy of the author, 2021. Constipation is one of the
Photo by Aleksander Saks on Unsplash Ensure is a popular nutritional supplement often recommended for people who need extra calories, protein, and vitamins. It’s frequently
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Photo by Maria Kozyr on Unsplash With so many gut health pills on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which ones are truly beneficial and
