Healthy Gut
'I'm an Herbalist and I Eat Orange Peels Before My Meals to Aid With Digestion'
June 10, 2021
'I'm an Herbalist and I Eat Orange Peels Before My Meals to Aid With Digestion'
When there's something "off" going on with your digestion—maybe a stomach ache or a bout…
By Emily Laurence
Why Anxiety and Stress Can Send You Running to the Bathroom, According to a GI
June 09, 2021
Why Anxiety and Stress Can Send You Running to the Bathroom, According to a GI
As someone who recently went through the job-interview process and has an easily agitated GI…
By Erica Sloan
The Return of the Dreaded In-Office Poop—How To Prep Your Brain and Your Bowels for Public Pooping
June 07, 2021
The Return of the Dreaded In-Office Poop—How To Prep Your Brain and Your Bowels for Public Pooping
I think one of the best things about this pandemic-induced work-from-home situation is that I'm…
By Kara Jillian Brown
If the Foods You Love Don’t Love You Back, Here’s What You Need To Know About Digestive Enzymes
June 01, 2021
If the Foods You Love Don’t Love You Back, Here’s What You Need To Know About Digestive Enzymes
If you've turned down your go-to salad or scoop of ice cream because you know…
By Well+Good Editors
3 Gut-Friendly Recipes To Make for Each Meal of the Day
May 24, 2021
3 Gut-Friendly Recipes To Make for Each Meal of the Day
Depending on your relationship with your digestive system, eating with gut health in mind means…
By Emily Laurence
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommended Age Is Now 45 Instead of 50—And That Change Is Important for Health Equity
May 19, 2021
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommended Age Is Now 45 Instead of 50—And That Change Is Important for Health Equity
By the year 2030, colorectal cancer is projected to overtake breast cancer as the leading…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This DIY Herbal Bitters Recipe Promises To Improve Your Digestion
May 18, 2021
This DIY Herbal Bitters Recipe Promises To Improve Your Digestion
According to the Mayo Clinic, "after you eat, it takes about six to eight hours…
By Saanya Ali
5 Nutrient-Rich Summer Soups for Good Digestion
May 11, 2021
5 Nutrient-Rich Summer Soups for Good Digestion
Soup is an excellent choice for dinner any time of year. Yes, even in the…
By Emily Laurence
This Summer Soup Recipe With Gut-Healthy Herbs Is Equal Parts Soothing and Delicious
May 04, 2021
This Summer Soup Recipe With Gut-Healthy Herbs Is Equal Parts Soothing and Delicious
When it comes to thinking about gut-healthy meals, it's easy to resort to the obvious,…
By Saanya Ali
3 Pre-Bedtime Teas That Are Good for Your Gut
April 30, 2021
3 Pre-Bedtime Teas That Are Good for Your Gut
For most people, dinner is the biggest meal of the day. Breakfast and lunch are…
By Emily Laurence
Itching for a Nighttime Snack? Here's What You Need To Know About Eating Before Bed
April 22, 2021
Itching for a Nighttime Snack? Here's What You Need To Know About Eating Before Bed
Bedtime snacks are one of life's greatest pleasures. There's something so satisfying about, say, a…
By Erin Bunch
Up to 98% of Eating Disorder Survivors Have Gut-Health Issues, But Treating Them Requires Extra Care
April 06, 2021
Up to 98% of Eating Disorder Survivors Have Gut-Health Issues, But Treating Them Requires Extra Care
Eating disorders (EDs) are complicated; recovery, even more so. Not only can they be difficult…
By Tonya Russell
'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and This Is What Happens When You Cut Added Sugar'
March 26, 2021
'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and This Is What Happens When You Cut Added Sugar'
Doctors and dietitians may have debates about the health benefits of meat, carbs, or caffeine,…
By Emily Laurence
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Help With Digestion? Here's What a G.I. Doc Has To Say
March 18, 2021
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Help With Digestion? Here's What a G.I. Doc Has To Say
If you know someone who was into wellness before it was "cool," there's a very…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm an IBS Dietitian and These Are My Top 5 Tips for Dealing With Flare-Ups'
March 16, 2021
'I'm an IBS Dietitian and These Are My Top 5 Tips for Dealing With Flare-Ups'
One of the absolute worst parts of having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is navigating flare-ups,…
By Emily Laurence
Prebiotics Might Do More For Gut Health Than Probiotics, Says a Functional Medicine MD
March 06, 2021
Prebiotics Might Do More For Gut Health Than Probiotics, Says a Functional Medicine MD
If fiber is the number one all-star when it comes to gut health, probiotics—beneficial gut…
By Emily Laurence
The 7 Golden Rules of Consistently Healthy Poops, According to Doctors
February 28, 2021
The 7 Golden Rules of Consistently Healthy Poops, According to Doctors
While you may not bring it up with your friends or therapist, pooping 100 percent…
By Emily Laurence
3 Out of 4 People Deal With Hemorrhoids—And Might Not Even Know It
February 15, 2021
3 Out of 4 People Deal With Hemorrhoids—And Might Not Even Know It
Hemorrhoids sound scary. Scary enough that if you had them, you'd know—right? Not quite, says…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Ditch the Wet Wipes for This Truly Flushable, Skin-Soothing Butt Foam
February 04, 2021
Ditch the Wet Wipes for This Truly Flushable, Skin-Soothing Butt Foam
Wet wipes are bad for your skin and they're even worse for the environment. But…
By Tehrene Firman
Reap the Gut-Healthy Benefits of Kimchi at Home With This Delicious Recipe
January 25, 2021
Reap the Gut-Healthy Benefits of Kimchi at Home With This Delicious Recipe
Looking for a new quarantine cooking project? Here's how to make yeolmu kimchi at home.…
By Allie Flinn
Your Gut Health and Sleep Are Connected -- Here's How To Fix Both
January 21, 2021
Your Gut Health and Sleep Are Connected -- Here's How To Fix Both
Anyone who has ever been kept up at night due to an afternoon cup of…
By Emily Laurence
Fight Your Plant-Based Farts With This 3-Ingredient Herbal Tea
January 20, 2021
Fight Your Plant-Based Farts With This 3-Ingredient Herbal Tea
Regardless of what eating plan or philosophy you ascribe to, something almost everyone can agree…
By Emily Laurence
This Is the Gut-Friendly Gift I’m Giving My Digestion This Year
January 19, 2021
This Is the Gut-Friendly Gift I’m Giving My Digestion This Year
After taking a brief survey of my fellow IG-er's upcoming goals for 2021, I found…
By Alex Taylor
The Sneaky Reason Why Getting Older Can Lead to Digestive Problems—And What To Do About It
January 14, 2021
The Sneaky Reason Why Getting Older Can Lead to Digestive Problems—And What To Do About It
There are some changes that happen as we age that people talk pretty openly about,…
By Emily Laurence
TBH, I Always Thought Fiber Was Just for Digestion—But It's the Beauty Benefits That Hooked Me
January 07, 2021
TBH, I Always Thought Fiber Was Just for Digestion—But It's the Beauty Benefits That Hooked Me
Put simply, 2020 has not been good to my gut. I'll spare you the details,…
By Kendall Wenaas
OK, TMI: How Long Should It Take You To Poop?
December 24, 2020
OK, TMI: How Long Should It Take You To Poop?
A poop or two a day is good for you (yes, every day!), but not…
By Isadora Baum
6 Breathwork Exercises To Calm the Vagus Nerve and Save You From Poop Accidents
December 04, 2020
6 Breathwork Exercises To Calm the Vagus Nerve and Save You From Poop Accidents
A friend of mine once pooped her pants in a restaurant and is still haunted…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Real Reason the Poop Sweats Take You From 0 to Emergency in, Like, 10 Seconds
November 21, 2020
The Real Reason the Poop Sweats Take You From 0 to Emergency in, Like, 10 Seconds
Maybe it happens 20 minutes after you take your first sip of coffee, mid-run, or…
By Kells McPhillips
Finally Get to the Bottom of Your Gut Sensitivities With This Online Course From Harvard Health
November 20, 2020
Finally Get to the Bottom of Your Gut Sensitivities With This Online Course From Harvard Health
Figuring out the root problem of annoying digestive woes can feel like an endless, frustrating…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and Here's What To Do About Your Election Stress Poops'
November 02, 2020
'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and Here's What To Do About Your Election Stress Poops'
Stress has the power to impact your bowel movements—and not in a good way. Whether…
By Kara Jillian Brown
These Are the 5 Biggest Gut Health Mistakes People Make, According to Gastroenterologists
October 22, 2020
These Are the 5 Biggest Gut Health Mistakes People Make, According to Gastroenterologists
Even if you've just tipped a baby toe into the wellness scene, chances are you've…
By Emily Laurence
OK, TMI: Why Does Pregnancy Make You So Freaking Constipated?
October 13, 2020
OK, TMI: Why Does Pregnancy Make You So Freaking Constipated?
There are some pregnancy symptoms everyone talks about, like having to pee way more than…
By Emily Laurence
This Incredibly Common Fiber Mistake Makes You Farty and Sad
September 23, 2020
This Incredibly Common Fiber Mistake Makes You Farty and Sad
Only 5 percent of Americans are getting enough fiber in their diet, which is one…
By Erin Bunch
This Easy-To-Follow Gut Reset Program Offers a Month's Worth of Tips for Better Digestion
September 01, 2020
This Easy-To-Follow Gut Reset Program Offers a Month's Worth of Tips for Better Digestion
As August (...and March, April, May, June, and July) demonstrated in spades, a lot can happen…
By Kells McPhillips
How Your Genes Can Help You Find the Best Eating Plan for Your Gut
August 26, 2020
How Your Genes Can Help You Find the Best Eating Plan for Your Gut
There are lots of factors to consider when trying to land on the best way…
By Emily Laurence
OK TMI: Can a Heat Wave Make You Poop More?
August 20, 2020
OK TMI: Can a Heat Wave Make You Poop More?
When you're honest with yourself, practically everything about summertime is gross. You're sweating bullets, you…
By Mary Grace Garis
A Registered Dietitian's Top Tips for Eating for Optimal Gut Health
August 16, 2020
A Registered Dietitian's Top Tips for Eating for Optimal Gut Health
Gut health affects everything. Seriously. Your digestion (of course), immunity, mental health—optimal gut health is…
By Emily Laurence
'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and This Is How To Make a Cup of Gut-Healthy Coffee'
August 12, 2020
'I'm a Gastroenterologist, and This Is How To Make a Cup of Gut-Healthy Coffee'
Just in case you were having doubts about your morning coffee habit, rest assured that coffee…
By Emily Laurence
I'm a Gastroenterologist, and Here's Why 'Nutritional Momentum' Is so Important for Gut Health
August 09, 2020
I'm a Gastroenterologist, and Here's Why 'Nutritional Momentum' Is so Important for Gut Health
You're likely familiar with the concept of momentum in relation to movement and working out.…
By Emily Laurence
The Morning Habits To Adopt ASAP for Better Gut Health All Day Long
August 02, 2020
The Morning Habits To Adopt ASAP for Better Gut Health All Day Long
Folks in the wellness world are all about their morning routines. Lemon water, meditation, a.m.…
By Isadora Baum
NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help
June 29, 2020
NASA Needs To Design a New Lunar Toilet—And You Can Help
As someone who's mastered the squatting poop (you'll never catch me sitting on a public…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut
June 25, 2020
Alzheimer's Disease Affects More Women Than Men—and Some Experts Think The Reason Why Lies in the Gut
Alzheimer's disease—a progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age—is what experts…
By Emily Laurence
You Could Get Paid $10,000 To Poop All Summer—No Toilet Paper Required
June 19, 2020
You Could Get Paid $10,000 To Poop All Summer—No Toilet Paper Required
If you're looking for a WFH summer job where you can literally s--t the day…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Is How You Should Sit During All Your Meals to Promote Better Digestion
June 15, 2020
This Is How You Should Sit During All Your Meals to Promote Better Digestion
In countries like India, Japan, and China, eating while seated on the floor serves as…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Make Coffee Kombucha, the Gut-Friendly Way To Enjoy Caffeine
June 15, 2020
How To Make Coffee Kombucha, the Gut-Friendly Way To Enjoy Caffeine
If ever there was a perfect drink to solve our collective exhaustion and love of…
By Kells McPhillips
Everything You Need to Know About How Stress Can Impact Your Gut Health
June 08, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About How Stress Can Impact Your Gut Health
You're not just imagining that "gut feeling" when something just doesn't feel right. Your gut…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
5 ways eating more home-cooked meals can affect your gut health for the better
June 07, 2020
5 ways eating more home-cooked meals can affect your gut health for the better
When you've spent three months eating all your meals at home (and cooking the vast…
By Emily Laurence
Need To Get Things Moving? Here Are the 7 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation Relief
May 28, 2020
Need To Get Things Moving? Here Are the 7 Best Acupressure Points for Constipation Relief
Once upon a time, you may have never given a second thought to pooping every…
By Kara Jillian Brown
What an RD wants you to know before trying the candida diet for better gut health
May 12, 2020
What an RD wants you to know before trying the candida diet for better gut health
 Wondering about the health benefits of the candida diet? A dietitian breaks it down…
By Kells McPhillips
The 3 reasons why your digestion goes to crap throughout the day—and how to fix it
May 09, 2020
The 3 reasons why your digestion goes to crap throughout the day—and how to fix it
I'm at my best in the morning. The existential grumpiness hasn't set in yet, I…
By Kells McPhillips
OK, TMI: Why Does Drinking Alcohol Always Give Me Diarrhea?
May 07, 2020
OK, TMI: Why Does Drinking Alcohol Always Give Me Diarrhea?
A drink or two can help you relax and unwind, but imbibing can also have…
By Isadora Baum
6 Gut-Health Facts G.I. Docs Want Everyone To Know
May 05, 2020
6 Gut-Health Facts G.I. Docs Want Everyone To Know
If wellness is your jam (or maybe I should say, your avocado toast), you likely…
By Emily Laurence
Yes, you can still be constipated even if you pooped today
April 30, 2020
Yes, you can still be constipated even if you pooped today
As if digestive issues weren't common enough already, being in lockdown can actually make them…
By Emily Laurence
Why am I so farty right now, and dear god, how do I stop?
April 29, 2020
Why am I so farty right now, and dear god, how do I stop?
My sincerest apologies if you, or a co-habitator that you're going to passive-aggressively forward this…
By Mary Grace Garis
The ‘paparazzi potty’ takes photos of your butt and poop (for science)
April 10, 2020
The ‘paparazzi potty’ takes photos of your butt and poop (for science)
Believe it or not, researchers have been working on a smart toilet that photographs your…
By Erin Bunch
There's a legit reason why social distancing can leave you wondering, 'Why am I constipated?'
March 27, 2020
There's a legit reason why social distancing can leave you wondering, 'Why am I constipated?'
A few weeks ago, when everyone was preparing for social distancing, the biggest poop-related problem…
By Emily Laurence
A G.I. doc shares the best healthy foods for restoring the good bacteria in the gut
March 19, 2020
A G.I. doc shares the best healthy foods for restoring the good bacteria in the gut
 At this point, you'll be hard up to come across a health expert who doesn't…
By Emily Laurence
Probiotics are cool and all, but have you heard about postbiotics?
March 16, 2020
Probiotics are cool and all, but have you heard about postbiotics?
At this point, gut health has been *the* topic of conversation in the wellness world…
By Emily Laurence
10 healthy foods that can mess with your digestion, according to a top dietitian
March 10, 2020
10 healthy foods that can mess with your digestion, according to a top dietitian
 Ever wondered WTF the acronym "FODMAP" means? Get the DL in this video. It's…
By Allie Flinn
OK, TMI: Why do I cry when I poop, even if nothing hurts? 
March 09, 2020
OK, TMI: Why do I cry when I poop, even if nothing hurts? 
Let's get right down to it: Have you ever gone to the bathroom and found…
By Allie Flinn
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
February 28, 2020
It's more important than ever to wash your hands frequently—here's *exactly* how long it takes to scrub germs away
With fresh concerns about the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control…
By Tehrene Firman
How to find the supplement to help your gut issues (based on what might be causing them)
February 28, 2020
How to find the supplement to help your gut issues (based on what might be causing them)
If you have digestive challenges (and over 60 million people do), calming your gut can feel…
By Well+Good Editors
A gastroenterologist's top 5 ways to stop nervous poops—because if anything's going to make you *more* nervous, it's that
February 24, 2020
A gastroenterologist's top 5 ways to stop nervous poops—because if anything's going to make you *more* nervous, it's that
Nervous poops are a real thing. Sure, it may not part of polite dinner conversation,…
By Tehrene Firman
Your digestive health is about so much more than your family history
February 20, 2020
Your digestive health is about so much more than your family history
There might be a few things you already blame your mom for: your secret love…
By Isadora Baum
Can your gut bacteria impact your...personality?
February 17, 2020
Can your gut bacteria impact your...personality?
The mind-gut connection is one of the biggest topics in wellness right now. Research has…
By Emily Laurence
The surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
February 13, 2020
The surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
When it comes to dealing with gut health issues, it can feel like a really…
By Mercey Livingston
12 Easy-To-Digest Foods & What To Avoid With a Sensitive Stomach
February 06, 2020
12 Easy-To-Digest Foods & What To Avoid With a Sensitive Stomach
Benjamin Franklin once said that we can only expect two things from life: death and…
By Jessica Estrada
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
February 02, 2020
I’m an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
With the increasing amount of evidence linking your microbiome (the bacteria that call your body…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
January 21, 2020
I'm a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
Bring up the subject of carbs around a table full of healthy eaters and risk…
By Emily Laurence
Why a 'bland diet' is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress
January 17, 2020
Why a 'bland diet' is your BFF during times of, ahem, gastric distress
Having a stomach bug is never fun. Your whole body hurts, you feel nauseated and…
By Isadora Baum
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
January 16, 2020
Resistant starch is yet another gut-healthy reason to eat carbs
With seemingly everyone and their neighbor on keto lately, carbs have unfortunately become a dietary…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Here's what 'gluten-free alcohol' really means
December 31, 2019
Here's what 'gluten-free alcohol' really means
If you’re gluten intolerant or suffer from celiac disease, you already know standard beer is…
By Marissa Miller
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