Naria Le Mire Nutrition Blog
A Gut Health Dietitian’s Honest Review on Functional Stool Test
I get asked a lot of functional testing and some even say, "I'll just order it online." The truth is, it's not that simple. Let's talk about why. When it comes to understanding your gut health, testing can be a game-changer. With so many options on the market, it’s...
Restoring someone’s gut is the best feeling in the world as a provider
Let's go back for a second and let me put you on game (yeah, Kendrick Lamar inspired this sentence, lol) When I worked in the clinic with managers and providers that only cared about reimbursement from insurance companies and would care less if the patients blood...
Gut Health Secrets I simply REFUSE to gatekeep!
After working with thousands of men and women looking to improve their gut, these are the top things I consider starting with, as the vast majority have so much suspense with them! If you're working on gut health, you have to consider the digestive process from the...
Who Decides Your Treatment—You or the Insurance Company?
Insurance companies are the ones that get to decide if you (the patient) get a treatment or not in the traditional medical system. Even if a doctor or any provider says a patient will benefit from certain treatment, they can say no. Many times providers have to fight...
Getting my client off of acid-reducing medicine! (Espanol abajo)
Getting my client off of acid-reducing medicine! (Espanol abajo) This client came after trying to get off of this medication but continued to experience pain and would get back on. So, what was the plan? 1) Meal times: Ideally eat every 4 hours. 3 meals only, no...
Myths and facts about acid-reducing medication!
Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications for acid reflux and heartburn, but the long-term use of these drugs is shrouded in myths that can lead to serious health consequences. Let’s clear the air with some cold, hard facts: Myth #1:...
Myths vs. Facts: What You Really Need to Know About PPIs
Let's talk about acid-reducing medicine, also known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Did you know that the medication you rely on for heartburn relief could be doing more harm than good? PPIs are among the most commonly prescribed medications for acid reflux and...
Client trying to get off of medications for constipation (Espanol abajo)
Part of the problem was that the medicine was helping her have daily bowel movements, but... She would go to work and experience uncontrolled diarrhea from time to time. This made her uncomfortable leaving her home. Her options were basically to accept the...
Based on a True Story
Even though this happens ALL THE TIME. I want to share a recent experience my prospect shared with me. She went to the emergency room due to extreme stomach pain. She gets all the tests and she waits in the hallway (no room available) She sees the...
High or low fiber after a flare?
Let's get into it! Although there is A LOT of information out there about what diet to follow, I see that the steps I use work wonderfully for my clients! Here are the steps: 1) Liquids 2) Soft foods 3) Add fiber supplement 4) Add more fiber via foods 5)...