By Katarina Meister, ND onJuly 22, 2024
We have two parts of our autonomic nervous system – the sympathetic nervous system (“Fight or Flight”) and the parasympathetic nervous system (“Rest & Digest”). When your sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system is activated, it can trigger a cascade of events that can either adversely… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onOctober 10, 2023
The Gut-Brain Axis is a biochemical and physical superhighway of communication between your gut and your brain via the vagus nerve. Not only can the brain communicate with your gut, but your gut can also communicate with your brain! The balance of these two channels… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onSeptember 4, 2023
Red onions are a great source of Quercetin! Quercetin is a flavonoid found in capers, peppers, and onions. Quercetin is a potent antioxidant with anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties. Quercetin can help to heal a… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onAugust 3, 2023
This honey has many purposes… it is easy to make and can be a powerful food as medicine example. For one it is a great way of getting in fermented foods which act as prebiotics, and are essential for having a diverse microbiome, and a… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJuly 19, 2023
Recently I had a patient ask a great question… “Why do I have food sensitivities?” To help answer this question, we must first go back to the basics of what food sensitivities are, learn about the risk factors, and then discuss how we can heal… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onMay 23, 2023
Roughage (aka fiber) is essential for so many different physiological processes including stabilizing blood sugar and cholesterol, supporting your microbiome & estrobolome, helping with satiety, and supporting weight loss. Click the links below to learn more about the importance of fiber:… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onFebruary 14, 2023
At our most recent Gut Reset Workshop, we discussed healing and restoring your microbiome. If you are new to this subject, you may find it interesting to know that as humans we are composed of 10 times as many bacterial cells than human cells. Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJanuary 9, 2023
Ingredients 2 scoops collagen (or sub with a dairy-free protein powder) 2 tbsp Hemp Seeds 2 Beets, fresh and diced 3 Beet greens 1/2 cup Strawberries 1 Banana 2-3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder 8oz Almond milk Blend & Enjoy!… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJanuary 9, 2023
Here is an easy recipe to add to your weekly routine to help improve your gut health and increase diversity in your microbiome. Unlike traditional chicken noodle soup, this recipe features anti-inflammatory spices turmeric, and ginger. Ginger also acts as a warming digestive… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJanuary 3, 2023
January is an especially good time to cleanse to help offset the seasonal overindulgences and reset for the new year. To get started, here are three ways to start supporting detoxification organs at home: 1: Increase liver-supportive foods. The primary organ of detoxification is the… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onSeptember 13, 2022
The gut microbiota maintains various functions vital to living a healthy life. A person’s microbiota is unique and specific to their lifestyle, environment, and nutrition choices.[i] The colonization of a newborn’s gastrointestinal tract is complete around the first week of life, but the… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onMarch 4, 2022
Regular or long-term use of certain medications can put you at risk for SIBO, otherwise known as small intestine bacterial overgrowth, as well as LIBO (large intestine bacterial overgrowth), IBS and other gut health issues. It is important to note that about 60-80% of people… Read More