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Are Beans Making You Bloated? + Top Anti-Bloating Supplements!

Beans are often touted as an incredibly nutritious, fibre-rich food you must consume if you want a healthy gut microbiome. But are they really great for people dealing with digestive issues like bloating, gas, irregularity and gut dysbiosis? What about the anti-nutrients they contain? This article will dive into these topics, as well as guide you in how to tell if beans are problematic for you personally…

Gut Health & DigestionAsher KleiberMarch 11, 2024paleo diet, plant-based diet, gut healing diet, gut bacteria, bloating, gasComment

All About GI-MAP Digestive Testing: What It Is & Why You Need It

What is GI-MAP?

GI-MAP stands for Gastro-Intestinal Microbial Assay Plus and it is the most comprehensive digestive test on the market today. It utilizes the gold-standard of qPCR testing, a highly specific and accurate form of testing which assess for the DNA of microbes, including bacteria, yeast and parasites that conventional stool tests often miss…

Gut Health & DigestionAsher KleiberOctober 30, 2023GI-MAP, functional digestive testing, SIBO, ibs, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gut bacteria, gut microbiome, candida, heartburnComment

2 Ways to Detect Hidden Food Sensitivities (#2 is really easy!!)

Food sensitivities can be annoying and very tricky to pin-point, but it can be done! Today, I’m sharing the two main ways I test for food sensitivities or intolerances when working with my clients…

Gut Health & DigestionAsher KleiberOctober 31, 2022food allergies, food sensitivities, allergies, Gluten sensitivity, dysbiosis, leaky gut, food intolerance testing, gut bacteriaComment

Heartburn & The Dangers of Acid Blockers (PPIs)

Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec are commonly used and prescribed to reduce stomach acid levels to alleviate heartburn, reflux or GERD. They do this by blocking enzymes in the stomach from producing…

Gut Health & DigestionAsher KleiberMay 3, 2022digestion, digestive supports, acid blockers, bloating, heartburn, leaky gut, pain, gut bacteria, dysbiosis, gut healing, gut healing foodsComment

Top 4 Gut Healing Supplements

I always recommend starting with a gut-healing diet, but there are gut-healing supplements that can make the world of a difference for healing your gut. In fact, I always use supplements in conjunction with…

Gut Health & DigestionAsher KleiberApril 6, 2022gut healing, leaky gut, gut health, gut microbiota, gut bacteria, probiotics, bacteria, constipation, diarrhea, digestive supports Comment

Are You Eating These Gut Irritating Foods?

Do you feel like no matter what you eat you just aren’t seeing improvements in your digestion? Maybe no one has been able to give you answers for why you’re feeling the way you are. If you’re struggling with constipation, diarrhea, IBS, pain or just annoying bloat or gas, there is a path to healing for you!

Gut Health & Digestion, Clean EatingAsher KleiberMarch 15, 2022leaky gut, gut microbiome, gut bacteria, alcohol, sugar, food sensitivities, ibs, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrheaComment

4 Surprising Things Hindering Your Gut Healing

I get it, digestive problems suck big time. Maybe you’ve tried “everything”, or maybe you’ve been too overwhelmed to start. Here are 4 things to consider on your gut-healing journey…

Gut Health & Digestion, FatigueAsher KleiberJanuary 18, 2022gut healing, gut microbiota, stress, exercise, Adrenal fatigue, parasites, gut bacteria, gluten, food sensitivities, bloating, diarrhea, heartburnComment

3 Reasons a Dysfunctional Gut is Making You Tired

Gut inflammation can easily get out of control, spreading throughout the body, which is why “minor” gut symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. Wide-spread inflammation is a major cause of low energy levels…

Fatigue, Gut Health & DigestionAsher KleiberJuly 20, 2021gut microbiota, gut health, gut healing, energy, fatigue, chronic fatigue, inflammation, nutrition, toxins, gut bacteriaComment

4 Reasons You're Addicted to Sugar

If you feel like you’re shackled to your sugar cravings, there is hope! Like anything in holistic health, we need to look at WHY you’re dealing with the cravings. Let’s unpack a few possibilities and get to the root …

Clean Eating, Gut Health & Digestion, FatigueAsher KleiberJuly 5, 2021Flourish Natural Wellnessfatigue, blood sugar, sugar, cravings, immune health, sugarfree, gut bacteria, diabetes, insulin, insulin resistanceComment

All About Lyme Disease Prevention

Lyme Disease has become an epidemic. The CDC states that 30,000 cases are discovered each year, but it’s estimated that the number is much higher, with as many as thousands going undiagnosed, misdiagnosed and untreated…