by Hayley Stockbridge | May 12, 2022 | Digestive Health, Food as Medicine
The liver is one of our most important organs and is often overlooked as part of digestive health. It produces bile to help us break down fats and alcohol. It is responsible for processing everything that has been absorbed as part of digestion. The liver is the only...
by Hayley Stockbridge | May 22, 2018 | Digestive Health, Health
Probiotics are live microorganisms (or “good bacteria”) that aid your digestive processes and help your digestive organs function optimally. We often think of bacteria in a negative light—but you need these bacteria in order to properly break down the...
by Hayley Stockbridge | May 8, 2017 | Health
Food intolerances are prevalent in today’s society. Everyone knows someone with a gluten, wheat, nut, soy or dairy intolerance. As some of you may already know, I frequently test for food intolerances in my patients. This is because time and time again, food...
by Hayley Stockbridge | Oct 4, 2016 | Digestive Health, Food as Medicine, Health
Apple cider vinegar is something that I find myself discussing with patients on a daily basis as it has so many health benefiting effects. Primarily I prescribe it as a digestive and liver aid in patients with digestive issues but it can be used for so many more...
by Hayley Stockbridge | Nov 9, 2015 | Digestive Health, Food as Medicine, Health
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms that my patients complain of. As a follow up to my last blog which discussed the most common causes of bloating, this blog discusses some natural treatment options that you can try at home. Bloating is uncomfortable, painful...