Author: laurelgarverwellness

  • Boost Immunity: Heal Your Gut for Allergies

    Gut Health: The Road to Seasonal Allergy Recovery 70%-80% of your immune system resides in your gut! So when you improve your gut microbiome through eating whole foods, sleeping well and managing stress, then your allergies improve as well. Once your have a good balance between bad bugs and good bugs in your gut, then…

  • Understanding Allergies: The Gut Connection

    I had allergies for YEARS! Every Spring the runny nose, congestion, sneezing and coughing would roar it’s ugly head. I would stock up on not just antihistamines but the kind you have to get behind the counter…you know, the kind you have to ask the Pharmacist for. Every year I would have to take days…

  • Boost Your Detox: Essential Tips for a Healthier Body

    Feel Better by Supporting Your Body’s Detox Systems Eat a Nutrient-Dense Diet This may sound simple but you can’t overlook it – your body’s detox pathways HEAVILY rely on nutrients to support their various processes. B vitamins, glutathione (an antioxidant), amino acids, minerals, and plant nutrients all help process toxins out of your body. This…

  • 5 Signs You Need to Detox

    Feel Better by Supporting Your Body’s Detox Systems Headaches When you experience headaches, sometimes the culprit is an excess of bacteria in the gut that is not being processed by your normal detox pathways. These gut issues can cause other symptoms as well such as diarrhea or bloating. Skin Issues When you experience skin reactions…