By making time for nature can give you a refreshing reset for both your mind and spirit. Learn about my journey with hiking.
Read MoreIn this blog and video, I dive into Part 2 of my discussion on restoring balance to the microbiome when it goes off track. In Part 1, I explored the role of foods and dietary changes in supporting a healthy microbiome. Now, I’ll focus on addressing bacterial overgrowth, healing the gut lining, and managing key environmental and lifestyle factors.
Read MoreIn this blog and video, I share key steps to restore your microbiome balance, including prebiotics, probiotics, and essential diet do’s and don’ts.
Read MoreIn this video and blog, I'll talk about signs your gut microbiome may be out of balance and changes you can incorporate that may help.
Read MoreAre these common medications wrecking your gut health? In my latest blog and YouTube video, I talk about how common medications, lifestyle choices, and genetics can cause dysbiosis in your gut microbiome and lead to leaky gut and other health issues.
Read MoreSports teach teens valuable life skills, but rising competition leads to burnout, injuries, and lost enjoyment. So how can we support teen athletes’ mental and physical health?
Read MoreIn this blog and video, I talk about major disruptors that harm the microbiome, which lead to health problems over time. I give a quick rundown of foods that are major microbiome disruptors leading to dysbiosis in the gut. But first, I explain how the microbiome begins and grows.
Read MoreIt’s so important that we start addressing what is most central to our overall mental and physical health: our gut microbiome. Everything truly starts here, yet many health practitioners know little about it or how to care for it properly.
Read MoreI've been invited to speak at Rancho La Puerta since 2001 on topics such as the microbiome, the impact of food and lifestyle choices on our DNA, and bone health. For the past 24 years, I have yet to find a better sanctuary for renewing my mind, body, and spirit.
Read MoreMost know me as an Integrative and Functional Nutritionist, but few know my journey. It’s a story of being misunderstood, and I share it to highlight better ways to support mental health—unlike the harder path I took.
Read MoreReady to learn how integrative, functional nutrition can improve your digestive gut health and mental health? Learn more from Norma Flood one of San Diego's top registered dietitian nutritionists.
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