Category: Digestion

How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally

How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally

Heartburn medications are given out with broad liberties, almost as if there are no consequences to their use. Heartburn drugs, or proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec and Nexium, are now over-the-counter, allowing anyone to take them.  There are deep and far-reaching consequences to taking these medicines long-term, and no one is talking about them.   It is…

Ginger for Digestion: Nine Amazing Benefits

Ginger for Digestion: Nine Amazing Benefits

I’m calling ginger amazing.  This is because, in my clinical nutrition practice, it is.  New (old) ways of thinking in medicine make it so I can finally say things like this. Ginger for digestion benefits really works.  Read on to find out how to get the best digestive gains from ginger. First, I want to…

Plant-Based Milk or Cow's Milk: How to Choose

Plant-Based Milk or Cow's Milk: How to Choose

Choosing the Best Milk Plant-based milk or cow’s milk: which is best for health?  With so many new options on the market, the shelves can be very confusing. So many healthy-looking milk products are also loaded with sugar.  Find out how to choose the best milk option here. My Personal Story of Milk-Drinking There is…

Easy Ways to Improve Circulation and Heart Health

Easy Ways to Improve Circulation and Heart Health

This week, I will share one of my favorite topics: Heart health nutrition.  I also interview a friend and well-respected dietitian, Michelle Smith, MS, RD. We both give you some tips and takeaways to keep your heart and your blood vessels strong.  Happy reading! What is your number one lifestyle tip for heart health? Heidi: Stress…

Lemon Essential Oil Digestion Benefits

Lemon Essential Oil Digestion Benefits

Despite modern advances in medicine, nausea and digestive disorders are very stubborn and resistant to treatment.  Lemon benefits for digestion are appealing because it is a safe and a potentially beneficial add-on for almost any digestive issue that you may have. What Causes Digestive Issues? The Standard American Diet gets in the way of a…

Vitality and Work Performance Nutrition

Vitality and Work Performance Nutrition

Work performance nutrition is very important to help employees function at their best, to have vitality, and to even have work satisfaction. Some great research is pointing out how MUCH nutrition helps your employees and you. Nutrition and quality of life really matter at work and are tightly connected. Sure, we can look at numbers…