The Thriving Gut

A blog with tips, tricks and recipes so you can start living a healthier, more comfortable life, today.

What's Your Stress Type?
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

What's Your Stress Type?

Understanding the nuances of stress,

We generally think of stress as a blanket term, but in reality, stress shows up in many forms and can impact our well-being in more ways than we realize.

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Can You FEEL Stress?
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

Can You FEEL Stress?

Exploring how stress manifests itself in your body,

Our bodies are equipped to handle stress in small, temporary doses, but when that stress becomes frequent or hangs along for too long, it can have serious effects on your body.

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What Would Your Ideal Life Look Like?
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

What Would Your Ideal Life Look Like?

I just want you to sit on this and let whatever comes to you come. Maybe have a journal nearby and begin jotting down the ideas that pop up into your head.

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Become A Health Rebel
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

Become A Health Rebel

Being a healthy person in an unhealthy world…

One of the first things I aim to clarify with each one of my clients is that our Western society does not promote healthy lifestyle standards.

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Could Anxiety Be Affecting Your Gut?
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

Could Anxiety Be Affecting Your Gut?

Has something ever given you “butterflies” in your stomach? Have you ever reacted to something that made you “feel sick to your stomach”? These expressions are the result of an unlikely source, your “second” brain. Your gastrointestinal tract is, in fact, susceptible to emotion. Anger, anxiety, happiness, and fear are all reactions that your gut could trigger.

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Can Stress Cause SIBO?
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

Can Stress Cause SIBO?

First, you may be wondering what the heck is SIBO?

SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Essentially, it leads to an imbalanced gut microbiome.

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How To Time Meals for Optimal Digestion
Amy Blackburn Amy Blackburn

How To Time Meals for Optimal Digestion

Did you know you can set the body up for optimal digestion simply by timing your meals accordingly?

When and how often we eat can have a tremendous impact on our digestive health.

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