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Trying to conceive? Your gut microbiome may impact your fertility.
Researchers have discovered that the microbes which reside in a woman’s gut may be associated with her ability to conceive.
Gut health 101: Prebiotics vs. probiotics
Two of the hottest buzzwords in digestive health are prebiotics and probiotics. We need both for a healthy, well-balanced gut. A poor diet (processed/fast food), stress, travel to foreign countries and use of pharmaceutical drugs such as antibiotics can deplete our gut microflora and throw it out of balance.
Tips to keep your gut off the “naughty list” this holiday
A bulging to-do list and seasonal foods may result in painful gas, bloating and bathroom visits only suitable for the Grinch. This year, be nice to your gut by following these simple steps.
Bloggers loved Dr. Sears and his Guide to Digestive Health
Women attending the Mom’s Meet Southern California WOW Summit received an impressive amount of digestive health information from Dr. Bill Sears. The renowned pediatrician, author of Dr. Poo: The Scoop on Comfortable Poop and fan of Regular Girl conducted the Summit’s keynote presentation. Here’s what he had to say about gut health.
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You’ve been waiting for this: Regular Girl presents the Poopie Awards
The star-studded audience, the designer dresses, the fabulous jewelry – everything you associate with award shows – well, they just won’t be happening at the Poopie Awards. Regular Girl’s Poopie Awards is a tongue-in-cheek salute to the bathroom deed which made her famous. She thinks there are others in this poo-tastic field who deserv...
Keep your belly happy this spring (regardless of your travel plans)
Springtime tummy troubles can dampen your fun. Whether you’re heading to the beach or just chilling with friends on the patio, take precautions to avoid occasional constipation, diarrhea or other digestive distress. You worked hard to get that swimsuit-ready body. Don’t let bloating steal the show. Here’s how to keep your belly happy t...
Healthiest holiday party foods (because we know you want to indulge)
Holiday festivities can slow down your digestive system. If all those goodies are too tempting to pass up, there are ways to minimize that post-party bloat. And by filling your plate with the healthiest party foods, your LBD may still cling to all the right places on New Year’s Eve.
Regular Girl’s good bacteria help you stay blissfully in balance
You wouldn’t hand someone a wrapped box without a gift inside, and you are probably not a fan of an empty wallet. It’s what’s inside that counts. Alternative health expert Bruce Wylde, BSc, DHMHS said the same holds true for the human body. It’s the good bacteria inside our body which positively impact our health. “There are more bacte...