Belly Bliss Blog
Avoid IBS Flares: Low-FODMAP Thanksgiving Ideas
The holidays are upon us and with that comes decision after decision to make. Our low-FODMAP Thanksgiving ideas help you to juggle protecting your digestive health from IBS flares while navigating the holidays. Virtual Thanksgiving Ideas included! Let’s dive in,...
Minimize the Negative Effects of Daylight Savings Time on IBS Symptoms
There can be a lot of negative effects of daylight savings time for anyone. Even more, if you’re struggling with IBS. What does the time change and your sleep have to do with your IBS symptoms? Turns out – a lot! How much we sleep, if our sleep is restful and our...
Improve IBS, SIBO & GERD Symptoms By Activating The Vagus Nerve
It’s hard not to think of Elvis and the song “Viva Las Vegas” when talking about the vagus nerve. You can think of the vagus nerve as the “Strip”, a road that connects the brain to digestive system. You may be able to improve IBS symptoms by activating...
How Exercise Can Affect IBS, SIBO & Reflux
You may know that regular exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health, mental health, bone and muscle health, and helps to maintain a healthy weight. But did you know that exercise can help (or harm) if you have IBS, SIBO, or acid reflux? How Can Exercise...
COVID-19: How to Support Immune Health
This video details how you can support your immune health, not just during the COVID-19 pandemic, but all year-round. We provide you with simple, natural and evidenced-based ways to support your immune health with special considerations for those with IBS or SIBO on a Low-FODMAP diet.
Is Poor Sleep Causing Your Digestive Symptoms?
Many of our nutrition clients are surprised that we spend quite a bit of time addressing other aspects of our life besides food. But here’s the deal… it’s quite possible that there are other factors contributing to your symptoms of IBS, SIBO or acid reflux that have nothing to do with food.
Is Stress Causing Your Digestive Symptoms?
As integrative nutritionists, we consider health from a whole-body point of view. This means we consider all factors that affect your health. Of course, we consider food but we also look at lifestyle factors such as stress, exercise, and sleep, as well. Many of our clients experience digestive symptoms more so because one of these areas is imbalanced. When this happens, it’s easy to blame food. But what if food wasn’t always the culprit?
How Much Fiber Do You Need With IBS?
Learn about the role of fiber in the digestive tract and how you much need if you have IBS.
How Do You Know if You Have a Wheat Allergy, a Gluten Sensitivity or Celiac Disease?
Learn more about how to determine if you have a wheat allergy, a gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease.