You started a new cleanse, diet, or antimicrobial supplement, hoping for health improvements. Instead, you’re experiencing headaches, bloating, low energy, and joint aches. This frustrating, temporary worsening is known as die-off symptoms. It may indicate your protocol is having an effect, but your body is struggling to process and eliminate the waste. Understanding this phase is the key to finding relief and continuing your progress. (more…)
That constant bloating and unpredictable digestion can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to eat healthy. If you feel like your body is reacting poorly to certain foods, you’re not alone. The culprit is often a food intolerance, but to get to the bottom of it, it’s vital to know you’re not dealing with a true food allergy. (more…)
There’s a unique brand of digestive unease that many Floridians know well. It’s a persistent bloating or a general sluggishness that’s hard to pin down. While people are quick to blame a single meal, the real cause is often more fundamental, woven into the state’s environment and its food culture.
The sunshine is wonderful, but the local lifestyle presents some real, and often hidden, challenges to maintaining good gut health. Understanding these factors is the first real step toward finding lasting relief. (more…)
The desire to feel clean from the inside out is universal. From juice cleanses to supplement regimens, the wellness world offers countless ways to “detox.” But what do these methods actually do, and how do you know which approach truly supports your body’s health? While many trends come and go, understanding the options is key to making a choice that helps you feel your best. (more…)
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be surprised to learn that your gut could be the key to finding relief. The trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system do much more than help you digest food—they actually control how your immune system reacts to things like pollen. (more…)
That Florida sunshine feels amazing on your skin, but it might be causing some unexpected issues for your gut. While Florida offers plenty of opportunities for healthy living, the unique environment here creates special challenges for your digestive system. Many local healthcare providers are seeing the pattern. (more…)
“Trust your gut.” Most people have heard this advice since childhood, whether it came from parents or a coach before a big decision. Now, researchers have figured out there is something real behind it. The gut and the brain are linked in an ongoing conversation. When digestion is running smoothly, people often notice steadier moods and clearer thinking. Gut feelings, it turns out, might actually be physical signals from inside the body. At Body Flow Wellness, this connection guides many approaches to well-being. (more…)
In recent years, awareness of the importance of gut health has grown. From digestion to immunity and even skin health, your gut supports many vital internal processes. Along with eating a balanced diet and taking probiotic supplements, colon hydrotherapy is an effective way to support your gut health and prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.
Keep reading to dive into the details of colon hydrotherapy and how it provides a deep cleanse for better gut health. (more…)
As the medical community learns more and more about how gut health impacts overall well-being, interest in the human microbiome has exploded. Here, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about the microbiome, how it affects your health, and what you can do to protect it.
The human microbiome is a collection of around 100 trillion microbial cells that live on and in the body, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. While some of these microbial species are found in the mouth, nasal passages, and even on your skin, a large portion of them live in your gut. The human large intestine alone contains an estimated 100 billion to one trillion cells per milliliter. (more…)
Parasites: If these tiny, potentially destructive organisms aren’t yet on your health radar, they should be! While parasitic infections aren’t as common in the United States as in less developed regions, they can still occur, leaving mysterious symptoms in their wake. Understanding exactly how parasites affect your body (and how to avoid them) can help you preserve your health for years to come. (more…)
