Clients who tell you that they have heartburn are likely to have GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). GERD, aka heartburn, is most often caused by too little acid in the stomach, rather than too much acid, as most people believe. When there is not enough acid to...
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Practitioner Corner: Low Stomach Acid – When Eating Good Food Makes You Feel Bad
The previous blog on leaky gut illustrated why taking an in-depth health history is so important. In today’s blog on low stomach acid, you will once again find that asking the right questions can get you to the root of your...
Practitioner Corner: When Eating More Greens is Not a Good Idea
As health practitioners, we strive to get our clients to eat more greens ---leafies, brassicas, sprouts, sea vegetables --- because they are brimming with nutrition and antioxidant protection. Most of the time, the extra greens result in increased energy, a...
Practitioner Corner: What is Going on When Eating More Greens Backfires!
Have you ever had a client who you thought would respond to adding greens to their diets and it backfired? It's rare, but I thought I would give you a few clues as to what might be going on. As health practitioners, we strive to get our clients to eat more greens...