Gut Health for the Holidays
The holiday season is coming, and indulging in your favorite annual treats may be the highlight of your winter. But if you have noticed that certain foods don’t make you feel as good as they used to, you may have a sensitivity in your gut. Gut health can have a huge impact on your overall well-being, and the doctors at Integrative Medicine, Laser and Aesthetics in West Carmel want to help you enjoy the holidays while also staying healthy.
Gut Health for the Holidays
The holiday season is coming, and indulging in your favorite annual treats may be the highlight of your winter. But if you have noticed that certain foods don’t make you feel as good as they used to, you may have a sensitivity in your gut. Gut health can have a huge impact on your overall well-being, and the doctors at Integrative Medicine, Laser and Aesthetics in West Carmel want to help you enjoy the holidays while also staying healthy.
Keep your gut healthy this Thanksgiving
Any time of year, but especially during the holidays, you want to feed the healthy bacteria in your gut in order to keep it from moving into dysbiosis. You can do this with probiotic supplements, or by drinking kefir, which is also rich in probiotics. Prebiotic fiber also feeds your healthy gut bacteria, and it can be found in the resistant starches of holiday favorites such as roasted potatoes, vegetables or cooked grains.
The Best Slow Cooker Thai Red Curry Soup
Fall is here, and there’s no better way to warm up from the cooler weather than with a bowl of something hot from the slow cooker, like this Thai red curry soup. This Integrative Eats recipe originated from Food Network Canada, and bonus — it’s great for your gut health.
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We love these recipes because they're not just good... they're good for you and your gut health. Taking care of your gut is important for immune health, weight regulation, mood and more. Your digestive system handles a lot, and feeding it a range of nutrients, including probiotics, prebiotics, fiber and good fat, can be a simple and effective way to maintain overall well-being. Luckily, these recipes make it as tasty and simple as possible!
Recipes for a Healthy Gut
Looking to improve digestion and boost immunity? Look no further than EatingWell's quick and easy recipes featuring probiotic, prebiotic and fiber-rich foods known to help feed a healthy gut. Via Eating Well online magazine.
Why impact does gut health have on inflammation?
“Chronic inflammatory diseases are outpacing all other chronic conditions, and since 70% of our immune system is in our gut, we know it starts there.” -Dr. Jason Amich, DHSc, MBA
A Fall Recipe to Improve Your Gut Health
Fall is here, and there’s no better way to warm up from the cooler weather than with a bowl of something hot from the slow cooker, like this Thai red curry soup. And bonus — it’s great for your gut health. Our doctors at Integrative Medicine, Laser and Aesthetics know how important gut health is for your overall well-being, and we hope you’ll enjoy this yummy, healthy recipe this fall.
How can gut health impact your mood stabilization?
"More than 90% of the neurotransmitters in your brain come from your gut, like serotonin and dopamine. If your gut is in a state of dysbiosis, then you're less likely to produce sufficient neurotransmitters. By improving gut health, you could improve these levels and naturally stabilize your mood." -Dr. Jason Amich, DHSc, MBA
What is gut dysbiosis?
"Gut dysbiosis is the loss of number and diversity of healthy bacteria and the overgrowth of pathogenic organisms such as Candida, parasites and certain strains of bacteria." - Dr. CJ Pabla, MD
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