The Role of the GI Tract in the Immune System
Every single body system plays a role in our immune health. It is important to keep our body systems working in harmony to promote proper functioning and quality of life. One of the most vital systems in our body influencing…
What Really Goes On During Digestion?
When talking about stomach issues, the word “digestion” gets thrown around a lot. We find this to be a little concerning, as many people don’t quite understand what digestion really is or means. All they know is that they have…
Functional Nutrition Services Now Available in Kansas City
We’re proud to announce a new selection of Functional Nutrition Services designed to help you feel your best! At in2GREAT, we’re here to help you take your personal nutrition and wellness to the next level. Keep reading to learn more!…
Nutrients in Your Diet Part 2: You Are What You Absorb
So you’ve started the journey to optimize your health! You’ve been cutting back on the processed foods and started incorporating more whole foods into your diet. But yet, you feel as though you still aren’t reaping the full benefits. Some…
IBS Symptoms | The sensitive gut: integrative ways to combat your IBS symptoms
Combat Your IBS Symptoms Using Integrative Methods IBS Symptoms | Your gut is made up of a series of organs including your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. This group of organs convert the food that you eat…
Inflammation, Digestion and the Immune System: 3 Tips for Supporting Your Immune System with Food
A major part of your immune system is in your gut. This means how you treat your gut is important in protecting yourself from illness, autoimmune conditions and even cancer. Specialized immune cells and bacteria meet in the gut and…
Do You Have a Leaky Brain? How the Gut-Brain Connection Impacts Your Health
What Is The Gut-Brain Connection? The gut-brain connection is the system within your body that facilitates a two way communication between the GI tract and the brain. The gut or GI tract has its own nervous system called the enteric…
HOW YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WORKS
WHAT IS THE GI TRACT? Before we dive into the 4 Quadrants of GI Health, it is important to be on the same page with what we mean by GI tract and what a normal functioning GI tract is like.…
WHAT IS IBS REALLY?
WHAT IS IBS? IBS and IBD often get lumped into the same category and the difference is often not well understood. First of all, both are digestive disorders. IBS is Irritable Bowel Syndrome and IBD is Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Both…
7 SIGNS OF SMALL INTESTINE BACTERIA OVERGROWTH
SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a hot topic the holistic health world, and for good reason. It is the missed cause of many people’s GI distress and gaining popularity as people find relief from long-term GI issues. The…
ULCERATIVE COLITIS & CROHN’S DISEASE: CAUSES,TESTING,TREATMENT
What is IBD?IBD is Inflammatory Bowel Disease which is caused by inflammation in the GI tract thought to be from an autoimmune reaction where the body is attacking it’s own tissue. Approximately 1 in 350 people worldwide have IBD. IBD is more…
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE: GUT HEALTH
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE: GUT HEALTH We know most of our LifeWorks Integrative Health community has heard from us the importance of a healthy gut, but just in case you’ve forgotten, we wanted to give you a little refresher on the importance of maintaining…