It started with my jaw. I’ve had an issue with teeth grinding at night for a long time and it has gotten worse lately. While researching the issue I discovered the hidden cause for my grinding. Low serotonin production. Last […]
Mind body connection
Perfectionism and the gut
The gut-perfection connection I’ll admit it. I’ve been a perfectionist all my life. Not about everything, just the things I really care about. One way perfectionism shows up in my life is procrastination. Not normally a procrastinator, I notice […]
Life after IBS: oxtails, open hearts and lessons on eating
I have to admit I’ve been a bit vacation deprived lately. So when my birthday rolled around recently, I grabbed the chance to get away. My husband and I could only take three days off so we headed 2 hours […]
IBS metabolic type
The IBS metabolic and emotional type What I love about Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, is it accounts for different body types. Because we are not built the same way, our medical issues should not be treated […]
Is there an IBS type?
Food is medicine but healing IBS is not just about food. Understanding yourself, body, mind and nervous system is also important. That’s why I’m writing this 3-part series on what type of person is likely to get IBS. […]
Does acupuncture heal IBS?
How Does Acupuncture work for IBS? I didn’t know much about acupuncture when I was sick, but I heard good things and was willing to try anything. If you Google alternative therapies for IBS, acupuncture often comes up as a […]
How hypnosis helps with IBS
Hypnosis is a popular and successful treatment for IBS. Ever wonder why? I was extremely curious to find out, so I interviewed a local hypnotherapist and sampled a session. I knew that hypnosis worked with the mind body connection and […]
Use your intution to find the best diet for IBS
Trying to find the best diet for IBS can be a confusing process, especially if you are an avid online researchers. The more you read about the different options the more confusing it becomes. There are so many different gut […]
Sensitivity and Digestion
I have noticed that there is a high correlation between sensitive people (who are also perfectionistic) and digestive issues. When I met Caroline van Kimmenade, who runs the website The Happy Sensitive, I connected with her about the relationship between […]
Diet for IBS
Most people try to heal IBS with diet. While this definitely makes sense, food is not always the whole picture. Emotions play a big role in gut function. People with digestive issues have sensitive guts that are reactive to negative […]
About me
Welcome I'm Angela, a digestive health coach who works with people one on one.
When I had IBS I couldn't get good help from doctors. They said I'd live with it forever but I proved them wrong. I've been free of digestive issues and food allergies for 10 years and counting.
Now I teach people how to do the same.
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