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Gavin Guard: A New Tool for Better Gut Health

Key Takeaways Problems in the gut that can cause non-digestive symptoms An elemental diet is an effective strategy to restore gut heal Make sure to use it in conjunction with a personalized plan of gut-healing therapies

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Gavin Guard: Signs You May Have Suboptimal Thyroid Function

Key Takeaways Symptoms can help predict low thyroid function But, testing is much more accurate Gut imbalances may also cause some “low thyroid symptoms”

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Gavin Guard: Is Fish Oil Good for Heart Health?

Key Takeaways Fish oil is a type of omega-3 fat It has been shown to improve heart health as well numerous other health issues There’s a few notes to consider before supplementing with fish oil (details…

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Gavin Guard: What’s wrong with my gut? - a guide for reflux, nausea, and gastroparesis

Key Takeaways Gastroparesis is characterized by reflux, nausea, vomiting, and uncomfortable fullness after meals It may be caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in your gut Conventional medications may not be your best bet for treating…

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Gavin Guard: Part 5: Five Unexpected Reasons You Might Have Fatigue

If you’ve missed it, be sure to check out parts 1 through 4 of this series. Let’s finish with reason #5: anemia. Reason #5: Anemia Addressing anemia can be an absolute game changer to improving fatigue!…

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Gavin Guard: Part 4: Five Unexpected Reasons You Might Have Fatigue

If you’ve missed it, be sure to check out parts 1 through 3 of this series. Let’s pick up with part 4: dietary mismatch. Reason #4: Dietary Mismatch Dietary mismatch includes getting too many/too little calories,…

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Gavin Guard: Part 3: Five Unexpected Reasons You Might Have Fatigue

In part 1 we discussed how your gut health may be impacting your energy levels and part 2 was all about sleep disordered breathing. Let’s pick up with reason #3. Reason #3: Hormone imbalances The most…

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Gavin Guard: Part 2: Five Unexpected Reasons You Might Have Fatigue

In part 1, we discussed how your gut health may be impacting your energy levels and how dysfunctional digestive health can lead to symptoms such as fatigue. Let’s pick up with reason #2 of why you…

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Gavin Guard: Part 1: Five Unexpected Reasons You Might Have Fatigue

Key Takeaways Here are 5 reasons you might be experiencing fatigue and excessive tiredness: Poor gut health Sleep disordered breathing Hormone imbalances Inadequate nutrition Anemia It’s important to both take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and…

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Why popular diets drive me crazy

What you need to know Diets are centered around dogmatic, idealistic rules and restrictions Popular diets rarely lead to long-term results Has this ever happened to you? Were you ever surprised by stepping on the scale…

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How lean should you be? (“So you want to lose weight and look good naked?”)

Key Takeaways • Improving body composition is a main priority for improving overall health • Just 5-10% weight loss can reverse prediabetes and diabetes • But, achieving year-round six-pack status may come at a notable health…

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Gavin Guard: A Guide on Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

Key Takeaways Menopause is associated with many undesirable health outcomes Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective strategy to improve a woman’s health as she ages There are more benefits of HRT than risks

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Gavin Guard: Why don’t diets work?

Key takeaways Humans are designed to eat energy-rich food But this often leads to obesity and other health problems given our current environment Habit-based practices are a much better approach to looking, feeling, and performing better…

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Gavin Guard: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers

Key Takeaways There is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol LDL-C (“bad cholesterol”) is a fairly poor marker of true cardiovascular risk A comprehensive evaluation and management of cholesterol imbalances if often necessary Intro…

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