by Jenna Witt | Feb 25, 2023 | Gut Health
It’s hard enough to get some of my patients (in the ER) and clients (health coaching and functional medicine) to eat vegetables. I’m not talking about eating more vegetables. I mean “A” vegetable (other than ketchup or potatoes). Yes, it’s true: some people eat no... 
by Jenna Witt | Jan 13, 2023 | Gut Health
Spices don’t just add flavor to your favorite dishes. They also improve digestion (including gallbladder function) and reduce inflammation. Studies (like this one) suggest spices may even help prevent cancer. For this article, I’ll focus on my favorite 5... 
by Jenna Witt | Dec 9, 2022 | Gut Health
Ah, it’s that time of year to stuff your face and feel like you’ve got a baby belly! Here I am a functional medicine practitioner and health coach and I admit to feeling powerless to indulge in holiday treats. But thankfully, I have one powerful digestion tool to help... 
by Jenna Witt | Dec 2, 2022 | Gut Health
Probiotics are one of the most popular health supplements. But gaining more attention these days is prebiotics and postbiotics. Probiotics are confusing enough to understand. What’s a gut microbiome anyway? Add “pre-” and “post-” to the “biotics” mix and it’s easy to... 
by Jenna Witt | Nov 19, 2022 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
Do you have a leaky brain? I’m not suggesting that brain matter is oozing out of your ears. If that’s the case, then definitely call your doctor! Or better yet, stop by during one of my ER Nurse Practitioner shifts. Just kidding. In all seriousness, lots of people do... 
by Jenna Witt | Oct 14, 2022 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
Earlier this year, I wrote about 3 highly effective supplements you might want to consider if you have leaky gut symptoms. One of the 3 supplements I mentioned was L-glutamine. And because leaky gut is a topic that’s not going away and something I’m increasingly...