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Upset Tummy Be Gone | How To Soothe Your Tummy

We’ve all been there: a squeezy feeling in the pit of your stomach, and gas bubble that feels trapped and causing pain, a bloated stomach that makes you look 4 months pregnant (even the boys), the funny butterflies that are neither cute nor sexy.

What to do? If you’re feeling that combination of physical discomfort and emotional stress that manifests in discomfort, pain and distention on the belly, I got some herbal blends for you! Check out the video blog and the written list below the video!

Here are some of my favorite tummy soothers:

1. CHAMOMILE

-aromatic and carminative bitter

-loved by kids & elders alike

-great for occasional gas and bloating

-relieves nausea and occasional heartburn

2. GINGER

-warming carminative

-soothes upset stomach and nausea

-supports sluggish digestion

-rekindles digestive fire and reduces gas/bloating

3. PEPPERMINT

-cooling carminative

-smooth muscle of the digestive tract

-soothes the nerves & a nervous stomach

4. BURDOCK

-bitter stimulant

-maintains healthy gut flora

-keeps microbiome in balance

-stimulates digestive secretions

Herbs to Ease Heartburn, GERD and Acid Reflux

Have you ever suffered from that awful burning sensation at the top of your stomach? Or what about stomach pain, stinging sensation in the throat and chest, and persistent throat sore throat!

If you have or know someone who does, do not despair. There’s one little herbal remedy that people have been using for decades to help relieve these symptoms and more (it’s great for ulcers too)!

Even my dad uses it to help manage his GERD.

What’s the magic ingredient???? Slippery Elm!

First things first: to get yours, Click Here

Secondly: Check Out the video below (more below the video)

Thirdly, a fun Trivia: Slippery Elm is one of the few herbs that’s FDA approved as a medication!

Fourth and finally:

Here’s the recipe:

Mix slippery elm, cinnamon, nutmeg and water in a small pot to form a smooth paste.
Add nut or coconut milk and stir over a low flame, gently heating the mixture and stirring constantly until there are no lumps.
Turn off the heat and add your sweetener of choice.

Enjoy and feel better!

How Detox Can Help Your Digestion

Much has and can be said about detox and its benefits for overall health. But can it help you with your tummy troubles? I believe so and here’s how. WATCH HERE!

Digestion Function:

Digestion of the food
Transferring nutrition to the cells of your body
Processing waste and eliminating it from the body
Serves as a drain pipe for waste and toxic substances absorbed through our lungs and skin.
Serves as a home forbeneficial
Produce a number of nutrients that boost your immune system

How a detox can restore digestive balance:

Helps bring the colon back to life by stimulating the muscle movement of the colon
Soothes and promotes the healing of the lining of the full gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Helps stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms.
Draws old fecal matter off the walls of the colon
Removes heavy metals
Helps clean the gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
Optimizes the growth of beneficial bacteria
Draws out toxins
Destroys and expel parasites
Maintains regularity.
Speed up the transit time of feces through the large intestine.

DIY Digestive Blend For All Body Types

So you’ve been farting stinky bombs for days. Maybe even haven’t popped properly or feel like you should poop a bigger one but it hasn’t come. What to do?

This natural digestive remedy is the bomb! In a good way! It’s a Flax Sprinkle is full of fiber and good things while also being a super tasty addition to oatmeal, smoothies, even coffee.

Check out the video below to learn about its ingredients and why they ROCK!

Here are the main ingredients:

Ground Flax seeds contain soluble fiber which helps move things through the digestive tract and they are high in natural oils which lubricate the system.
Cinnamon warms and stimulates the digestive system.
Ginger has long been used to help prevent nausea and soothe upset stomachs and is also often used to stimulate digestion.
Cardamom helps relieve gas and indigestion as well as helps move mucus from the digestive system. It can also help bring relief from too much acid in the stomach.
Cloves have been traditionally used to treat a variety of bowel problems including diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting.

prevent your vegetables from causing gas

How To De-Fart Your Veggies

This simple trick will help you enjoy foods like broccoli and beans without the gas and bloating. Learn how to “de-fart” your vegetables here!

Go to the video below!

Have you tried this before? Do you have other tips on how to prevent gas and bloating? Leave me a comment below and let me know!

What Your Poop Says About You

I love talking about poo! I’m obsessed with this topic because I’m obsessed with YOUR health and well-being and what you assimilate and eliminate is at the cornerstone of your health and longevity.

This video will show you the types of poo that you and me have all done and the one tea remedy that helps me get rid of long term constipation in a flash!

Be honest, are you constipated? What does your poo look like? Let me know by leaving a comment below and let’s start a conversation.

Review Of The Most Common Natural Remedies For Constipation

We’ve all used over the counter remedies or natural supplements to relief constipation. We are a constipation nation! We are all highly constipated, it’s true.

While this is a billion dollar industry, someone we are still confused about which of the most popular remedies are the most effective. So I’ve decided to look at the top 5 most popular ones in terms of use and give you my take on each of them. Check them out on this video:

So tell me, have you tried any of these? Which one has been most effective? Let me know by leaving a comment below and let’s start a conversation.

Ways To Keep Warm In The Cold Months

Are you cold ALL THE TIME! Are your hands and feet always cold, even when is not THAT cold?

I’m a tropical girl and the winter time is not my favorite time of the year. I do a variety of things and eat a variety of foods can help the body stay warm during these winter months. Here are some of the grains, spices and oils that give the body energy to keep warm:

Do you have any other food ideas to stay warm in the cold months? Leave a comment below and let’s start a conversation.

Sweet Potato Falafel – Simple Vegan Recipes, Part 1

I’ve been wanting to create a series of cooking videos to show you how easy it is to eat a clean, healthy diet without breaking the bank. I’m really fortunate to have partnered with vegan chef Jenne Claiborne, author of the “5 Ingredient Vegan” to create these fun, delicious, simple vegan recipes.

If you’re interested in simple plant-based meals using as little as 5 ingredients and that take just minutes to prepare and enjoy, these video series was made for you!

Today’s is a recipe for a fantastic sweet potato falafel. Check it out!

What did you think? Easy enough, right? You must try these recipe because it is too yummy not to! Please SHARE with all your friends and leave a comment to let me know how your recipe turned out!

Food Combining Diet, Tummy Tuck Series, Part 3

We have talked about the food combining principles here a few times before. I’ve been following these principles in one form or another for years and I credit them for helping me manage my worst digestive symptoms, like bloating, painful gas, indigestion and constipation.

The concept can be a bit complex if it’s your first time but not to worry! I’ve created this video to help you get the basic principles of Food Combining down and help you use them in your daily routine.

So go to the video to check them out right now!

Fun right?! If you were to pick just one of these principles to start using now, which one would it be? Why? Let me know in the comments below!

How To Relieve Bloating – Tummy Tuck Series, Part 2 with Jovanka Ciares

Bloating can truly wreck havoc in your day.

Imagine being at work…getting ready for a staff meeting and you start to not feel well. Your clothes don’t fit and you are sending silent but deadly reminders of that meal from last night.

First, it’s important to understand where bloating stems from so you can alter your habits accordingly. If bloating still occurs, then I’m going to give you the one little recipe that has helped me/my clients for years! This stuff is truly amazing!

What is the one thing you’ll start doing TODAY to get immediate relief from bloating? Let me know in the comments below!

What Wrecks A Havoc In Your Digestion – Tummy Tuck Series Part 1 of 5

Welcome to part 1 of a 5 part video series about improving your digestion and easy, home-made remedies for the most common digestive ailments out there.

But before we dive into it, it’s important to know what you might be doing to cause havoc in your digestive track and (more importantly), what to do about it!

As you surely have experienced, even if you have the healthiest meal, you may suffer from indigestion, gas and bloating after a meal from time to time.

So this first video will be about basic things to avoid and basic things to do in order to feel light and satisfied after each and every meal!

Are you willing to try some of these things to take control over your tummy? What are you willing to do first?

Let me know and SHARE with all of your friends!

Foods I (Still) Rely On To Prevent An Upset Stomach (Interview)

When going out to dinner with friends, do you feel anxiety while looking over the menu, as you search for an option that won’t put your digestion in turmoil?

Maybe you even feel like there’s something wrong with you, because you have so many “food issues.” You constantly worry about what to eat, because you struggle almost daily with constipation, bloating, or heartburn.

Not just that, but your energy lags and brain fog stop you from being productive towards your big dreams.

If this is you, know that you are part of the 91% of women that say digestion issues get in the way of their daily life! That’s why I’m so glad that my friend Nadya Andreeva is on a mission to end the bloating and constipation epidemic spreading among women in the Western world in her new book: Happy Belly: A Woman’s Guide to Feeling Vibrant, Light, and Balanced.

Nadya is a fellow wellness expert, specializing in digestive health. I’m super excited to share a special interview I did with Nadya, where I reveal my own story and issues with my belly, the foods that I still rely on to prevent an upset stomach and lots of tips to help you in your journey. Check out the interview here!