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Digestive disorders
Bloating, reflux, SIBO, unpredictable digestion, brain fog that starts in your belly. Your gut is an ecosystem, and ecosystems are restored, not conquered. Start with diet, sleep and the gut-brain connection, then go deeper into SIBO, biofilm and why probiotics disappoint.
— Brehan Crawford, L.Ac.
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Is Yogurt Good for You?
Yogurt isn't universally good or bad; it depends on terrain readiness. Learn about TCM tongue diagnosis, microplastics, and dysbiosis. How are Akkermansia and fatty liver related? Â
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What Are You Seeing in Your Toilet Bowl After a Cleanse?
What is in the Toilet after a parasite cleanse? Learn about what you are and what you are not seeing and how to do a cleanse correctly
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Type 1 Diabetes & Gut Health
Discover how gut dysbiosis contributes to Type 1 Diabetes. Learn about prebiotics, beneficial bacteria, and evidence-based strategies to prevent and potentially reverse T1D.
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Understanding Your Microbiome: 7 Simple Ways to Check Your Gut Health
Learn 7 Simple Ways to Check Your Gut Health. Learn about your microbiome, which is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microscopic life that primarily…
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Fatty Liver & High Histamine
25% of adults have fatty liver disease and it may be why your supplements aren't working. Learn the gut-liver axis, the 3 TCM subtypes, and what actually helps.
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The GLP-1 Dilemma: Finding Balance in Modern Medicine's Latest Wonder
Let's talk about the elephant in the room: GLP-1 medications. You know, those "miracle" weight loss drugs that are flooding your social media feeds and making headlines faster…
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Are Seed Oils Bad?
Are Seed Oils Bad? Ah, seed oils. They've become the latest villain in our quest for the perfect diet. As an acupuncturist, I've heard countless patients complain about…
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3 Secrets About Your Tongue Coating
TONGUE COATING Do you ever notice a thick, white coating on your tongue that looks like it’s wearing a fuzzy coat? This might seem trivial, but it's actually…
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Gallstones and IBS
Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries in the United States, but is it always the best solution? Let's explore the intricate relationship between gallstones and…
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What Does Chorus Actually Do?
Not just another probiotic. A look at the three ways Chorus supports digestion, secretion, motility and the microbiome, and the terrain-first thinking behind each one.
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The Three Subtypes of SIBO
Learn Three Subtypes of SIB) (Methane, Hydrogen and Hydrogen Sulfide) and effective strategies to prevent and manage them.
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What is Biofilm?
Have you ever wondered, "What is biofilm?" and why it's a barrier to fixing your gut problems? Biofilm is a complex mucus layer that microorganisms make and hide…
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