Gut | Dr. Heather Finley

4 Reasons You Are Constipated (And Simple Ways to Relieve it!)

by Dr. Heather Finley | Aug 24, 2022 | Constipation, Gut, Gut health tips, Root causes

I remember being in your shoes feeling like I was spinning my wheels and not getting anywhere with finding relief for my constipation. I was following all the advice, like “drink more water” or “eat more fiber”. But nothing was changing. I questioned if I could ever...

Gut Health at the Beach

by Dr. Heather Finley | Aug 17, 2022 | Bloat, Gut, Gut health tips, Root causes, Travel

There’s nothing worse than being all consumed with symptoms when you have a fun day planned with your family. But it doesn’t have to be this way. I was reminded of this concept this past week on our family vacation to the beach: Seven full days at the beach with my...

4 Ways to Find Bloat Relief

by Dr. Heather Finley | Aug 10, 2022 | Bloat, Gut, Gut health tips, Root causes, Uncategorized

Have you ever made plans for a happy hour only to then cancel them because your bloating was so uncomfortable that you couldn’t even stand the thought of leaving your house? We have all been there. Whether it is canceling plans with friends or feeling anxious about...

Root Causes and Mindset Shifts for Gut Health

by Dr. Heather Finley | Aug 4, 2022 | Gut, Gut health tips, Root causes, Uncategorized

There’s nothing worse than not knowing why you are experiencing your digestive symptoms. It’s like trying to figure out why your car won’t start but not knowing anything about cars or mechanics. The possibilities are endless, but you feel stuck, and now you are...

Root Cause #5: Dysbiosis

by Dr. Heather Finley | Nov 30, 2021 | Gut

Root Cause #5: Dysbiosis Did you know that you have 2-5 pounds of bacteria in your gut? In fact, we actually have more bacteria in and on our bodies than we do human cells! When I first learned this my mind was completely blown. In the last decade, we have learned...

Root Cause Series #4: Motility

by Dr. Heather Finley | Nov 17, 2021 | Gut

Root Cause Series #4: Motility Do you go to the bathroom but feel like it’s just rabbit pebbles? Or, do you go days without having a bowel movement only to then go and feel like there’s no way “that’s it?” You could be experiencing slow gut motility. So...