Fortify Health Insights

Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

Diarrhea… even the word sounds annoying. 

But chronic or persistent loose stool isn’t just annoying. It can tell us a lot about digestive health, stress, or even your immune system. In this post, we’re breaking down what’s norma...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

H. pylori is a common yet potentially troublesome and harmful bacteria. Testing for H. pylori involves several methods, each with its own advantages and limitations. Today, we will review several common testing methods, limitations to each, who ord...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

The goal here is to use food strategically as “medicine.” It brings a whole new meaning to that statement ‘fuel for the soul’. Supplements are limited during breastfeeding, so we lean on rotation and diversity to get therapeutic benefit. That sa...

Written by Sarah Bishop, MS Exercise Science, Functional Health Coach

Digestive issues can be a journey, and low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) is a common challenge for people experiencing a range of health concerns.

Stomach acid is something we want our body to produce. It helps break down pr...

Written by: Meredith Paci, Functional Health Coach

Have you ever considered how your hormonal health could have effects on your immune system and digestive health? Whether or not you have, you're in for a massive treat today. You're going to walk away with a much broader view and understand why ...