Posts tagged Food Sensitivities

Stress, Hormones, and Your Skin: The Surprising Connection

Are you an adult who still deals with the embarrassing effects of acne?

Have you ever wondered what was triggering your unsightly breakouts?

Have you ever noticed acne tends to appear when your stress levels run high?

If so, you may not be imagining things. In fact, you may not even be surprised to hear that our skin’s health is a reflection of what’s happening under the surface; in terms of gut health, stress levels, and hormones.

Eczema can be a manifestation of food intolerances.

Rashes can indicate an over-reactive immune system.

And acne can mean your hormones are out of whack.

What can cause our hormone levels to change? Many things - including stress. This week, we’ll dive into how stress and hormone levels can affect our skin, specifically in terms of acne.

Then we’ll give you some tips about what you can do about it.

Conditions, Lifestyle, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 21, 2021Inflammation, Food Sensitivities, Hacks, Stress, Students, AcneComment

Leaky Gut: What it is and How to Know if you Have One

The term "leaky gut" has been thrown around a lot lately.

Do you think you may have one? How do you know? And if you do, what can you do about it?

Leaky gut can be linked to many different conditions; especially ones related to the gut and chronic inflammation. While there may not be one definitive test to diagnose a leaky gut just yet, there are some known dietary and lifestyle factors that can make it better or worse.

In this week’s blog post, I’ll dive into those factors right after telling you a bit about what it is, how it occurs, and what some of the common symptoms are.

Plus, you’re in for a treat this week. I’m also sharing one of my favourite chicken broth recipes that is slow-cooked and oh so comforting!

10 Foods That Cause Brain Fog

Fuzzy brain? Feeling distracted or exhausted?

Unable to perform at school or work? It's common to feel this way from time to time, but if you're experiencing brain fog on a regular basis, it could be related to what you're eating or drinking.

In order to beat brain fog, there are some foods that you need to avoid. Find out what foods cause brain fog that may be preventing you from staying clear and gaining a competitive edge in life.

Improving Brain Health Through the Gut

How does an unhappy gut equate to an unhappy brain? I’m sure you’ve heard of the gut-brain axis by now.

But just how closely linked is the health of our gut to the health of our brain? How can one affect the other? And, most importantly, how can we use the health of our gut to improve that of our brain?

Keep reading to find out!

Allergies vs Food Sensitivities: Are They the Same or Different?

I’m not sure why, but I have been seeing more clients in my practice who are suffering from multiple food sensitivities and allergies.

The other day, one of my clients asked, “What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity?” As this seems to be a growing concern, if one client has this question, many others mustn’t know the difference either.

So this week, I delve into the truth behind food allergies vs. food sensitivities. I’ll also fill you in on the symptoms to look for if you think that you, like so many others, may suffer from food sensitivities.

Other, ConditionsKelly AielloJuly 5, 2018Allergies, Food SensitivitiesComment

Celiac Disease is an Autoimmune Condition: What You Need to Know

May is Celiac disease awareness month.

Celiac disease, an extreme manifestation of gluten sensitivity, occurs when an allergic reaction to gluten causes small intestinal damage. It is the most severe reaction anyone can have to gluten, and is more prevalent than you may think, as most people who have this disease are never actually diagnosed.

For those of you who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, it’s likely that you already know what it is and how it impacts your life. For others, this is the opportunity to learn the truth about celiac disease, symptoms associated with it, and how it manifests itself.

In this week’s blog post, I’ll discuss how celiac disease, an autoimmune condition, may arise, common myths about the disease, and provide you a list of food/ingredients containing gluten that all celiacs must avoid.

Lifestyle, Conditions, Digestive HealthKelly AielloMay 24, 2018Celiac, Lifestyle, Leaky Gut, Dysbiosis, Food Sensitivities, Autoimmune DiseaseComment

How You Can Improve Your Digestion Naturally

How to Improve Digestion Naturally: Restoring your gut health can be as simple as incorporating the right foods into your diet. Keep reading to learn how to improve digestion naturally.

How often have you finished a meal and felt bloated, been gassy, had cramps or acid reflux, or felt just plain uncomfortable? It happens to everyone from time to time, and it can be a sign that your digestive system isn't working the way it should.

If it happens to you regularly, it may be time to make some lasting changes.

Your digestive system is a delicate balance of chemical reactions. Having one element thrown out of whack can wreak havoc on many aspects of your health, not to mention leaving you feeling very uncomfortable. But taking medicine for these problems all the time may not be right for you - or the approach you want to take.

If you're looking to improve digestion naturally, read on for several tips you may just want to try.

Lifestyle, Conditions, Digestive HealthKelly AielloApril 24, 2018Leaky Gut, Dysbiosis, Candidas, Allergies, Food Sensitivities, LifestyleComment

The Gluten-Free Controversy: Does Gluten-Free Mean “Healthy”?

Have you noticed that increasingly more and more people are trying to avoid gluten?

Have you wondered if gluten-free products are healthy?

Have you given up gluten or been wondering if you should?

Read this week’s blog post to discover the real truth behind gluten-free products and what you should look for when shopping gluten-free.

If you are trying to live a life without gluten, it may be exciting to see more gluten-free options available to you every day. But be aware that not all gluten-free products are created equal. Please be mindful that many of them are still processed and contain unhealthy ingredients, making them not such a “healthy” alternative. Read on to find out more!

Conditions, Lifestyle, Brain Health, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 17, 2018Health, Gluten, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Celiac, Neuronutrition, Food Sensitivities, InflammationComment

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