Gut Health

Am I really writing another article about poop? Yes. And for good reason. Poop is more than a punchline. It’s one of the most immediate and revealing signs of digestive function—how well the gut...

Candida is a type of yeast normally present in small amounts in various parts of the body. When the balance of microorganisms in the body, known as the microbiota or microflora, is disrupted, Candi...

On occasion, I like to write what I call a Consumer Report. I’m not talking about cars or computers here, but instead goodies like coconut and cocoa.Like you, I can easily get caught out-and-about ...

It’s not just what you eat. It’s how it gets there. Eater’s Digest, from Replenish PDX is one eater’s reflections on the journey of her food.this month: discussing digestion with a gastroenterolog...

It’s not just what you eat. It’s how it gets there. Eater’s Digest, from Replenish PDX is one eater’s monthly reflection on the journey of her food. This month: getting to the root of it all What ...

It’s not just what you eat. It’s how it gets there. Eater’s Digest, from Replenish PDX is a monthly reflection on the journey of food. This month: loving your liver for energy, metabolism and bri...

Cholesterol can be confusing. Is it good? Is it bad? Is my cholesterol too high? Is my cholesterol too low? Confusing matters more, what’s the role of cholesterol on digestion?Whenever I encounter ...

The Core Creed of HealthNo matter what diet you follow or what theories of health you subscribe to, it really does come down to one core creed for all of us.It’s the health of your gut.If I was lef...

It never ceases to amaze me how interconnected all parts of the body are and how disconnected we’ve culturally grown from that reality. Our tendency is to isolate organs and systems, seeing them as...

Why love your liver?Your liver is a powerhouse of activity! It’s the biggest internal organ in your body and has hundreds of functions. One of its key functions is to act as a gatekeeper by filteri...

Not too long ago, in the mid-20th century, doctors began to describe a stereotypical patient who came to them with chronic digestive issues—they were anxious, often female, and “neurotic.” Accordin...