And with that, the holidays are over. Hopefully you aren’t nursing too many after effects from over indulging. Even if you were able to cultivate balance, I know how good it can feel to get back into your regular swing of things after the endless parade of treats, holiday hubbub, and the strains of travel or hosting. It’s not uncommon to have some difficulties with going to the bathroom when you’re out of your routine. Many people experience constipation when travelling, for example and nothing kills your mood faster than the discomfort being a bit backed up can cause.
Here is is: EVERYBODY POOPS. You do, your mom does, your husband does, and so does your favorite pop star. It’s time to brush aside the shame, because that shame keeps a lot of health issues in the dark. Not only are a lot of people ashamed to talk about their poop with friends and family, but with their doctor as well. It’s important to break this silence, because our bowel movements, in all their gory details, tell us a lot about our overall health.
Adaptogens are unique in the fact that these herbs and mushrooms function differently based on what your body needs. In other words, they adapt. That makes them a powerful tool to have in your dietary repertoire, but where to start?
I’ve outlined a few different adaptogens and their potential in supporting your hormone system to get you started.
Happy IBS Awareness Month! That’s right, April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, and I’m dropping in for the tail end (Pun absolutely intended) of it to talk about one of the most common complaints I hear from my patients: problems with their digestion.
It is so common, that I wanted to address some of the shame, and talk about some possible causes and of course some information on potential treatments.
