Is Gut Microbiome Testing Accurate, or Worth it?
When your health takes a turn for the worse, it is natural to want to know why. Especially if it relates to digestion and gut health. Why...
Allison Fahrenbach
- Sep 21
- 7 min
Gums in Health Food- Healthy? Or Not?
Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Gum Arabic, Gellan Gum- sound familiar? I am willing to bet if you open up your cupboards or...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Sep 12
- 7 min
Five Tips To Manage IBS Without Eating Low FODMAP
I work with a lot of clients who have IBS, many of whom have struggled for years to self manage without success. In this blog, I want to...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Aug 10
- 8 min
Are Herbal Laxatives Dangerous?
If you’ve ever struggled with constipation, you know how painful it can be. And with 15-20% (over 42 million people) in the United States...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jul 16
- 12 min
Struggling to sleep? Underlying Causes & Natural Remedies
“How’s your sleep?” I ask my clients this question at every check in. Even though the quality and duration of sleep is often overlooked,...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jul 7
- 6 min
What Endocrine Disruptors Do To Your Body
By now I’m sure you have heard of endocrine disrupters, but what are they exactly? How do we come into contact with them? How can we...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jul 7
- 6 min
Common Gut Related Skin Conditions
As your body’s largest organ, the health of your skin is vital to your overall well- being. When you think about how your skin looks and...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 27
- 11 min
Why Water Is So Important PLUS Five Tips To Stay Hydrated
Talk to any client of mine and they will attest to the fact that I am constantly asking how much water they drank, and reaffirming with...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 27
- 11 min
Getting To The Root Cause of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder and the most common cause of hypothyroidism (an under production of thyroid hormone)....
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 27
- 12 min
Sleep Struggles: Underlying Causes & Natural Remedies
“How’s your sleep?” I ask my clients this question at every check in. Even though the quality and duration of sleep is often overlooked,...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 27
- 7 min
Breaking Down the Bristol Stool Chart
Everybody poops. It may be uncomfortable to discuss, but this statement is true. What’s more, your poop (or stool) provides you with a...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 27
- 10 min
Breaking Down Probiotics: Which One is Right For You?
Probiotics have become increasingly popular in recent years. With the increased interest in gut health, a lot of attention is being given...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 24
- 8 min
I don't poop every day... does it really matter?
Constipation isn’t something often discussed.... But given it affects up to 25% of the population (and mostly women) it means a lot of us...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- Jun 3
- 11 min
Nutrient Deficiencies & Their Link To Depression
I usually select gut health and gut health related topics for this blog, but in an effort to expand the topics I discuss, this week, I...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- May 31
- 14 min
How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Insulin & Blood Sugar
Balance is key when it comes to creating optimal health in the body, and this includes blood sugar. Currently there is a great deal of...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- May 31
- 6 min
Supporting Methylation With Food
Methylation has generated a lot of attention in recent years. It is an example of one of the many mechanisms of what's called...
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Allison Fahrenbach
- May 31
- 10 min
The Undiscussed Side Effects of Birth Control
Hormonal contraceptives are used by over 100 million women worldwide. They are, however, most often used by women in the western world....
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Allison Fahrenbach
- May 26
- 10 min
What Detoxing Actually Means
Every year, as spring approaches, I notice an uptick in social media “detox” posts. Unfortunately, the term detox has become synonymous...
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