The Naturopathic Way

  If you've been experiencing digestive issues, incorporating herbs into your diet can be a natural and effective way to support your gut health. Below are five herbs with amazing digestive benefits, along with information on how they can help support your health. Ginger  Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that can help ease bloating, nausea, and other digestive issues. It can also help improve digestion and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Turmeric Turmeric is another anti-inflammatory herb with powerful benefits for gut health. It has been shown to help ease inflammatory bowel disease, as well as improve digestion and reduce bloating. Peppermint  Peppermint has long been used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, including bloating, gas, and indigestion. It can also help soothe inflammation in the gut and improve digestion. Fennel  Fennel is a natural remedy for gas, bloating, and other digestive issues. It can also help promote healthy digesti...

  *How are you?* “I’m fine.” *Where do you hurt?* “Oh my neck is bothering me, my low back is tight, my left shoulder is acting up and my digestion is off.” Western medicine defines health as an absence of disease. We wait until there is a problem before we take time out of our busy lives to fix ourselves. More often, we become disconnected to how we feel and reach for cravings like sugar, alcohol, and comfort foods in order to feel better. We have little time to pay attention to what our bodies are trying to tell us. We end up pushing through our day and our pain. It is only when problems become big enough that we can’t ignore them any longer that we are forced to take action. A while back I was asked, “what do you do to be healthy?” My answer was I really work on my diet. I eat plenty of organic vegetables and healthy proteins. I stay away from sugar, gluten, processed foods, alcohol, and never eat fast food. I take whole food supplements every day in order to give my bod...