Posts in Gut Health
A Functional Approach to Gut Dysfunction & IBS
A Functional Approach to Gut Dysfunction & IBS

The topic of gut health can sometimes feel like a buzzword, but the reality is that so many of us are dealing with chronic digestive issues. It can look different for everyone, but any combination of frequent constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and bloating is a sign from our bodies that there is dysfunction. After a full workup with a gastroenterologist sometimes we are left with more questions than answers. That is where an functional approach to gut dysfunction can be essential.

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Gut Health, Stress, Everyday WellnessHannah FreemanCove Natural MedicineIBS, gut health, probiotics, prebiotics, leaky gut, sibo, digestive health, gut dysfunction, heartburn
Leaning Into Seasonal & Intuitive Nutrition
Leaning Into Seasonal & Intuitive Nutrition

Sometimes it can be easy to forget that everything in nature is cyclical. The tides ebb and flow, the moon waxes and wanes, and the seasons shift. We, as people, are not immune to these changes. Even though we live modern lives, our bodies are affected by these natural rhythms in many ways. When it comes to cyclical nutrition, all it takes is noticing your environment, trusting your body, and embracing your traditions.

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Food As Medicine, Gut Health, Everyday WellnessHannah FreemanCove Natural Medicineseasonal eating, local eating, nutrition, intuitive eating
The Great Milk Debate: Dairy & Non-Dairy
The Great Milk Debate: Dairy & Non-Dairy

The topic of dairy is weirdly polarizing. Many of us go back and forth trying to find the very best option: whole milk, skim milk, almond, oat, cashew, soy, coconut…the list goes on and on. When it comes to choosing dairy vs. non-dairy, the biggest factor to consider is your own personal health, and of course any personal beliefs. There is no good or bad option, just what is best for you.

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Food As Medicine, Gut Health, Nutrition, Skin HealthHannah FreemanCove Natural Medicinemilk, dairy, non-dairy, oat milk, almond milk, a1 beta casein, a2 beta casein
Medicinal Teas for Your Pantry
Medicinal Teas for Your Pantry

What I love most about tea is how accessible it is. Most grocery stores have a great selection of teas that are both tasty and medicinal. In this article, we are going to chat about some of my favorite teas to keep in your pantry so that you have a little extra support for those sleepless nights, stomach aches, and sore throats.

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Winter Wellness, Herbalism, Food As Medicine, Immune Support, Sleep, Gut HealthHannah FreemanCove Natural Medicineherbalism, herbal medicine, botanical medicine, teas, immune support, immune health
The Impact of Mental Health on Digestion
The Impact of Mental Health on Digestion

Have you ever been anxious, nervous or stressed out and noticed your digestive system acting up? Our mental and emotional health is tightly connected to our digestive health. Supporting your mental health is an important piece of the puzzle when treating digestive concerns like IBS.

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Gut Health, Mental Health, Stress, SleepHannah FreemanCove Natural Medicinegut health, depression, anxiety, stress, ibs, gerd, digestive health, digestion, mental health
How Gardening Benefits Your Body, Mind & Soul
How Gardening Benefits Your Body, Mind & Soul

In our modern world, many of us suffer from a “nature deficit”. We need to get out in nature more to support our mental and physical health! Gardening is just one of those ways to support our mind, body, and soul.

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Everyday Wellness, Food As Medicine, Stress, Gut HealthHannah FreemanCove Natural Medicinegardening, food as medicine, herbalism, growing food, maine garden, mofga, gardening with kids, microbiome, gut health, probiotics, microbiota, horticulture therapy