Meet Alysia Pope, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, living in LA, but a midwest gal at heart, who loves sunny California! As a Health Coach, she believes in focusing on bio-individuality (we’re not all the same, one size does not fit all) in all areas of life, not just diet and fitness. She takes it…
Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in the cells and is largely made up of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine. It is produced naturally by the liver and involved in many processes in the body, including tissue building and repair, making chemicals and proteins needed in the body, and for a healthy immune system. Glutathione…
The concept of digestive enzymes can be confusing for many, however, it is helpful to take a step back and understand what the myriad of available enzymes are actually doing within the body. While different enzymes are needed to interact with the food we eat, there are three pretty important enzymes to look at such as amylase,…
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve probably already scoured the internet for supplements and remedies to help relieve your symptoms. Digestive enzyme supplements are one of many supposed remedies for alleviating tummy troubles. But do they work? Digestive enzyme supplements A digestive enzyme is a complex protein made by your body to help…
Where does that gassy feeling come from? Here are some thoughts to consider when you experience that gassy feeling! Notice where the gassy feeling is presenting itself. Excess upper intestinal gas can result from swallowing more than a usual amount of air, overeating, smoking or chewing gum. If gas is felt in the lower belly…
Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas and where your belly might feel tight, full, or swollen. Some might describe a feeling of being swollen (distended), hard, and painful. Bloating is often accompanied by pain which can be attributed to gas. Below are some common causes of bloating, however, always check with…
