For this edition of our digestive deep dive, we’re starting to get into the good stuff. We’re really uncovering the sites of dysfunction that are the most common drivers of your pesky digestive symptoms. So for all my people with acid reflux, indigestion, GERD, or with a history of ulcers, this one’s for you.

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked role of the mouth in digestion and how factors like chewing and dental health can impact the entire digestive process.

Did you know that the very first domino in the Digestive Domino Track is actually THE BRAIN?

Too often, we approach digestive issues as isolated problems, focusing on individual symptoms without considering the bigger picture. Not only do we view what’s happening in the gut as separate from the rest of the body, but we tend to view singular digestive symptoms in a vacuum as well. 

You’re doing those things in the name of self-care, but are you really nurturing yourself? Or are you just setting a booby trap for tomorrow’s hopes and goals? There isn’t one answer here – it depends on many things!

In recent years, the research has increasingly highlighted the connection between socialization and health outcomes. As social beings, we have an innate need for companionship, support, and interaction with others. This, of course, brings joy and fulfillment, but it also has far-reaching effects on our physical and mental well-being.

We talk about how stressed we are or how something is stressful, but do we take the opportunity to assess that stress and determine what, if anything, we can do to mitigate it?