Dr. Angela Carlson

Dr. Angela Carlson Helping motivated adults with autoimmune and gut conditions using a comprehensive holistic approach.

Take some time to decompress this weekend! Your stress could be causing you to light small wildfires all over your body ...
03/09/2024

Take some time to decompress this weekend! Your stress could be causing you to light small wildfires all over your body creating inflammatory cascades.

You might have heard of...Gut-Brain-AxisGut-Organ-AxisAnd these are all correct, but let's even push that farther to Gut...
03/08/2024

You might have heard of...

Gut-Brain-Axis
Gut-Organ-Axis

And these are all correct, but let's even push that farther to Gut-Health-Axis.

Our gut has an impact on our oral health, our hormones, brain activity, heart health, liver health, immune system responses, and our skin. Just the you might think something could have nothing to do with the gut, think again, it is all connected!

Did you know that shopping seasonal actually allows you to get more nutrients from those specific foods compared to othe...
03/08/2024

Did you know that shopping seasonal actually allows you to get more nutrients from those specific foods compared to other times of the year. Think about it, if a food thrives in Spring it is bound to have more nutrients! Here are a couple foods to shop for right now to power pack the nutrients your body needs 🥦🥑🍊!!

It's National Nutrition Month! What better way to celebrate health and wellness than by eating the rainbow! This month,...
03/06/2024

It's National Nutrition Month! What better way to celebrate health and wellness than by eating the rainbow! This month, I urge you to make a point to have color in your meals, let's diversify that gut bacteria and overall wellness together! 🌈

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All week we talked about bowel movements, now lets talk of ways to support your GI health! Did you know stress can be a...
03/03/2024

All week we talked about bowel movements, now lets talk of ways to support your GI health! Did you know stress can be a large contributor to GI dysfunction?? Today I urge you to enjoy your Sunday and take some time to decompress, release some stress, and help support your GI health!

We talked about loose stools, now let's talk the other side of the spectrum. Constipation can be very troublesome, as we...
03/01/2024

We talked about loose stools, now let's talk the other side of the spectrum. Constipation can be very troublesome, as we think about eliminating bowels is one of our mains forms of detox. Imagine constipation as one of the primes ways you are reabsorbing toxins back into your system. Not good huh?? Getting your bowel movements moving is crucial, as well as identifying the root cause.

Do you experience loose stools?? There could be a number of different reasons why you might be experiencing this, but h...
02/28/2024

Do you experience loose stools?? There could be a number of different reasons why you might be experiencing this, but here are a couple common concerns when experiencing loose stools.

This week we are talking all about your P**P :)!Time to get personal and understand that our bowel movements tell a stor...
02/27/2024

This week we are talking all about your P**P :)!

Time to get personal and understand that our bowel movements tell a story and can indicate a lot of possible systemic concerns. If you fall outside of the 3-4 on the Bristol stool scale, it could be an indication of some GI imbalances.

As you start the weekend, don't forget to slow down and chew your food! Remember, if we are not chewing thoroughly, this...
02/25/2024

As you start the weekend, don't forget to slow down and chew your food! Remember, if we are not chewing thoroughly, this can impact everything else downstream within your GI, which can impact your overall systemic health! CHEW CHEW CHEW ☺️.

Let's continue to explore butyrate! We talked yesterday about how it acts as a repairman with our colon, let's dig a bi...
02/22/2024

Let's continue to explore butyrate! We talked yesterday about how it acts as a repairman with our colon, let's dig a bit deeper. As if we needed another reason to eat gut supportive foods, here's one more reason to load up on prebiotic and probiotic rich foods!

Butyrate, short chain fatty acids...have you heard of these?? Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid, which essentially is...
02/21/2024

Butyrate, short chain fatty acids...have you heard of these?? Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid, which essentially is a repairman within our gut that helps protect our gut lining. When you look deeper into the bacteria within your gut, if you are lacking certain bacteria that help support short chain fatty acid production, you leave your gut lining susceptible to more exposure and opportunities for poor permeability, in other words, leaky gut! Stay tuned tomorrow for more on butyrate and how to support production!

Did you know blood sugar dysregulation can cause inflammation in your GI and vice versa?? There are literally bacteria w...
02/21/2024

Did you know blood sugar dysregulation can cause inflammation in your GI and vice versa?? There are literally bacteria within your gut that support metabolic function, did you know that an imbalanced microbiome (dysbiosis) can be a contributor to blood sugar issues? Crazy huh?? Once again we see what a tangled web our body is and we can not look at individual systems, but must look at the whole person!

Did you know that research is coming out indicating that all chronic inflammatory diseases can be linked back to leaky g...
02/16/2024

Did you know that research is coming out indicating that all chronic inflammatory diseases can be linked back to leaky gut and GI dysfunction??? These are the 5 pillars that have been said to lead to chronic inflammation and further disease states 👇👇👇👇

Did you know that when you have a stress response in your body, the response is identical to if you were eating donuts a...
02/15/2024

Did you know that when you have a stress response in your body, the response is identical to if you were eating donuts and cookies all day long??🍩🍪🍨

To get your body out of fight or flight, try some vagal toning exercises to stimulate your parasympathetic "rest and digest".

- Gargling
- Humming/singing
- Deep breathing
- Yoga
- Meditation

Did you know there is a difference between food sensitivities versus intolerances?? Sensitivities are related to immune...
02/14/2024

Did you know there is a difference between food sensitivities versus intolerances?? Sensitivities are related to immune responses where intolerances are non-immune related. As always with food, the plot thickens! An immune reaction could take days to even present 😳.

It's almost Valentine's Day! 🥰Just in time to opt for better sweeteners in your sweet treats!!
02/13/2024

It's almost Valentine's Day! 🥰

Just in time to opt for better sweeteners in your sweet treats!!

Do you often experience bloating?? Do you notice it after specific foods?? Here's a couple of thoughts on contributing f...
02/10/2024

Do you often experience bloating?? Do you notice it after specific foods?? Here's a couple of thoughts on contributing factors...

Throughout the year there is always a holiday, birthday, or event that can cause us to stray from our norm. For example...
02/09/2024

Throughout the year there is always a holiday, birthday, or event that can cause us to stray from our norm. For example, this upcoming Valentines Day!! Here are a few ideas on how to support your system during some of those indulgences 🥰

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