Gut & metabolic health
Explore how digestion, the gut, and blood sugar shape weight, energy, and long-term metabolic risk — from daily symptoms to lasting change.
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July 11, 2026
Bloating Before a Period: Why It Happens, How Long It Lasts, and When It's More Than Normal
Why the luteal phase makes you bloat, how long it lasts, and the red flags that mean it's more than hormones.
August 2, 2026
How many days does your body really need to recover from one night of drinking?
The alcohol clears in hours — but recovery lags. HRV can stay suppressed for 1-5 days, while sleep usually rebounds in a night or two. Here's the real timeline, and how to find your personal number.
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How many days does your body really need to recover from one night of drinking?
August 2, 2026
What alcohol does to your body overnight: the HRV crash, higher resting heart rate, and lost REM you can see the next morning
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Do supplements like magnesium glycinate for sleep actually work? What the evidence says — and what to ask your doctor
July 30, 2026
How to relieve constipation, cramps, and bloating — safe immediate steps and when to see a doctor
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Stomach pain after eating: what causes gut pain and cramps after meals, and when food is the trigger
July 24, 2026
Stress belly (cortisol belly): is it real, and can stress make you gain weight?
July 21, 2026
The IBS diet: what low-fodmap, fiber, and probiotics can (and can't) do
July 15, 2026
How is IBS diagnosed? Why it's a positive rome IV diagnosis — not a test you fail
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IBS symptoms: abdominal pain, bloating, bowel changes, and red flags
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What causes IBS? The gut–brain mechanisms, triggers, and why there's no single cause
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What is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? Meaning, symptoms, types, and why it isn't the same as IBD
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Continuous glucose monitors: how they work, who they're for, and what the numbers mean
July 14, 2026
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): what it is, why it happens, and how it's managed
July 12, 2026
The gut-brain axis: how the microbiome and brain talk, and what probiotics can (and can't) do
July 11, 2026
Bloating Before a Period: Why It Happens, How Long It Lasts, and When It's More Than Normal
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