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Digestion and Digestive Disorders

Apr 21
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Gallbladder Dysfunction: The Missing Link in Gut Health

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders
Gallbladder Dysfunction: The Missing Link in Gut Health When most people think about gut health, they focus on the stomach, intestines, or bowel movements. But one of the most important—and most overlooked—organs in digestion is the gallbladder. In my practice at Total Health Center Virginia Beach, I see this all the time. Patients come in dealing with persistent digestive symptoms.…
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Mar 31
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Can Collagen Improve Insulin Resistance? The 15g Breakthrough Most People Miss

By Diabetes, Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Food for Thought, Weight Loss
Can Collagen Improve Insulin Resistance? Most people think of collagen as a supplement for skin, hair, and joints. And while that’s true… There’s emerging research showing that collagen—when taken at the right dose—may have a much deeper impact on your health. In fact, collagen may play a role in improving insulin resistance and metabolic function. And the key number to…
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Mar 25
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🧠 The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Gut Affects Anxiety, Mood, and Sleep

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Gut-Brain Connection
Your gut and brain are directly connected through the gut-brain axis. Imbalances in gut bacteria can affect neurotransmitters like serotonin, increase inflammation, and contribute to anxiety, poor mood, and sleep disturbances. 📌 What Is the Gut-Brain Connection? The gut and brain communicate through a network called the gut-brain axis, involving: The nervous system (vagus nerve) The immune system Hormones and…
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Mar 21
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Gut Health and Weight Loss: Why You Can’t Lose Weight (Even When You Try)

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Weight Loss
f you’re struggling to lose weight despite dieting and exercise, your gut may be the missing piece. Poor gut health can slow metabolism, increase inflammation, disrupt hormones, and promote fat storage—making weight loss extremely difficult. 📌 Why Gut Health Matters for Weight Loss Most weight loss advice focuses on calories—but your body is far more complex. Your gut controls: Nutrient…
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Mar 21
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Leaky Gut Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Heal Naturally

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Gut-Brain Connection
Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing toxins, microbes, and undigested food particles to pass into the bloodstream. This triggers inflammation, immune reactions, and can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions. Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, occurs when…
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Oct 30
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment and New Hope

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which abdominal pain is associated with a range of symptoms. Typically, these include intermittent abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both. Other symptoms may also be present. IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female. About…
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Mar 08
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Digestion Herbs

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Total Health
The Power of Digestive Herbs… And Which Ones Matter Most   Digestion… The under-appreciated process that drives life and well being. Digestion begins once food enters the mouth, where chewing and saliva start the break down process. A quick swallow and consumables are sent to the stomach, ready for the real action to commence. As the acids and enzymes transform…
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Nov 22
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Discover effective strategies for improving stomach acid and digestion, reducing bloating, heartburn, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Digestion

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Total Health
Best Practices For Optimal Stomach Acid & Digestion Sometimes bloating, belching or heartburn after a meal is nothing but a fleeting irritation, but all too often it becomes a chronic problem. When patients feel overly full, develop severe heartburn, continually bloat or belch, or their doctor diagnoses them with gastrointestinal disease, something is clearly amiss. The Digestive System & Immunity…
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