What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
IBS is one of those diagnoses that patients mention almost apologetically. Most people don't walk into my office saying "I have IBS." They tell me about gas, bloating, unpredictable bowel movements, stomach pain that comes and goes.
They've learned to plan their lives around bathroom access. They know which foods will wreck them for days. They've been told it's stress, or anxiety, or just something they'll have to live with.
Here's the reality: about 20% of the population suffers from some form of IBS. That's one in five people walking around with a gut that's actively rebelling against them.
But IBS isn't a disease. It's a symptom cluster pointing to underlying dysfunction that conventional medicine rarely addresses. When your doctor diagnoses you with IBS, what they're really saying is "your digestive system isn't working right, and we don't know why."
The good news? We do know why. And more importantly, we know how to fix it.
The Officia...
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is one of those terms that natural health practitioners have discussed for decades, but conventional medicine is only recently beginning to acknowledge.
You won't find "adrenal fatigue" in medical textbooks. It's not recognized as a disease. But the symptoms are real, the mechanism is understood, and millions of people are suffering from it right now.
Adrenal fatigue describes a state where your adrenal glands can't keep up with the demands placed on them. They're not pathologically diseased (Addison's disease). They're just exhausted—hypofunction rather than complete failure.
This matters because your adrenal glands regulate stress response, inflammation, blood sugar, immune function, energy production, and more. When they're depleted, everything breaks down.
Here's what adrenal fatigue actually is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it.
Understanding Your Adrenal Glands
Your adrenal glands sit on top of your kidneys. They're smal...
How Often Can You Go to CrossFit or HIIT Exercises
Educational Content Disclaimer: This article provides educational information only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content discusses general health topics and should not replace consultation with your licensed healthcare provider. Always consult with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. Dr. JJ Gregor is a Doctor of Chiropractic licensed in Texas and practices within the scope of chiropractic care.
The Sprint That Fed the Tribe
Your ancestors tracked game for hours—sometimes days—at a conversational pace. Low heart rate. Fat-burning metabolism. Sustainable forever.
Then came the moment: The final chase. The spear throw. The takedown.
Thirty to ninety seconds of maximum effort. Complete glycogen depletion. Explosive power. Then it was over.
That brief, intense burst—the kill—happened once or twice a week when the hunt was successful. The rest was walking, tracking, and carrying meat back to camp.
High-intensity interval train...
What Causes a Food Allergy
What Causes Food Allergies? It All Starts in Your Gut
Food allergies (or more accurately, food sensitivities) are everywhere these days. One person can't handle dairy, another gets brain fog from wheat, someone else's skin breaks out from eggs. Reactions range from mildly annoying to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Here's what most people don't understand: food allergies aren't caused by the food itself.
Your body isn't supposed to react to salmon or almonds or tomatoes. These are perfectly good foods that humans have eaten for millennia. The real problem is what's happening in your digestive system when these foods arrive.
About 80% of your immune system lives in your gut. When that system starts treating food like an invader, something has gone wrong with the barrier between your intestinal contents and your bloodstream.
That "something" is called leaky gut. And understanding how it works is the key to understanding why you suddenly can't eat foods you've been eating your whole li...
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