by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
If you’ve experienced gut issues such as SIBO or IBS, you’ll likely relate to my story. It all starts about 2 ½ years ago when I was diagnosed with Leaky Gut. If you’ve been reading my blog, you’re likely aware that the gut is central to...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health, Supplements
At Healthy Connections, we are glad that gut health has had increased public interest over the years. It is much easier today to find natural ways to heal your gut than it was 20 years ago. Perhaps this has come in the nick of time, too, when over 70% of Americans...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and for those who have a specialized or restrictive diet, this can be a daunting and confusing time. With so many foods you need to avoid, it can be overwhelming to create holiday meals compliant with your diet while still honoring...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health
The fall season is the time when stores increase their supply of baking ingredients, pies, candy, and overall junk food. It is tempting for most of us to dig into these sugary delights, especially if we have kids or are planning a small get-together with friends....
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health, Immune
Since the pandemic began, a lot of us have been wondering about how well we’d hold up if our immune system became compromised by COVID-19. The benefits of making bone broth for the immune system start in the gut. While there is no surefire natural remedy or...
by Heather Nielsen | Gut Health, Nutrition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a recent guest on Dr. Mark Hyman’s podcast, “The Doctor’s Farmacy.” Mr. Kennedy is the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy (US senator) and the nephew of former president John F. Kennedy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer, won a...
