Dr. Tediana Torrens

Dr. Tediana Torrens Licensed Naturopathic Physician providing holistic and functional care in Palo Alto, CA.

Specializing in gastroenterology, endocrinology, women's health and pediatrics.

☝️Screenshot that because…If you want to support your digestion, immune system, metabolism, and brain……you’re going to n...
10/13/2024

☝️Screenshot that because…

If you want to support your digestion, immune system, metabolism, and brain…

…you’re going to need to have your gut microbiome on board. 

So it’s important to avoid (or at least minimize) exposure to the things that most directly disrupt microbiome balance. 

There are also plenty of things you can do to support a healthy microbiome, such as eating a variety of colorful plant foods and exercising. 

It’s all about tipping the scales in favor of health.

Wondering if microbiome balance could be an issue for you?

Let me help you find out. Head to the link in bio to learn more about working together!

And make sure to like and follow 💚🦠 to keep learning about the microbiome and gut health.

09/06/2024

💥 Causes of bloating you didn’t know about

First, let’s be clear. Mild bloating can be normal.. Bloating is NOT normal when it is painful, extreme, doesn't resolve quickly or happens every day ❌

If you’ve tried the usual things (like eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, drinking beverages at room temperature, and walking after meals) but STILL can’t seem to find a solution for bloating…

It’s time to look deeper for a cause.

Some of the potential issues underneath could be:

▪️ Low stomach acid
▪️ H.pylori overgrowth
▪️ Gut motility issues
▪️ Low digestive enzymes
▪️ Dysbiosis (disrupted gut microbiome)
▪️ Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
▪️ Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)
▪️ Small intestinal fungal overgrowth (SIFO)
▪️ Leaky gut (increased permeability)
▪️ Parasites
▪️ Food sensitivities or intolerances

This is not an exhaustive list! These are only the issues that are specific to the gut, but bloating can also be caused by 🪷hormones, 🤯stress, or 🍷alcohol consumption.

The only way to solve a problem is to first find out what the problem actually is. Naturopathic & functional medicine is great here.

Want to get to the root cause of bloating or other health issues?

Head to the link in bio to schedule a free 10 minute discovery call. Let's see if naturopathic medicine is the right fit for you!

09/04/2024

You might be pleasantly surprised 🤩

Gut health is the first place I start with most of my patients because research has shown that the gut and the microbiome are linked to hormonal balance, immune function, inflammation, metabolism, blood sugar, mental health, and more!

Benefits of better gut health include:

▪️ Less Bloating
▪️ Easier Bowel Movements
▪️ Reduced Food Cravings
▪️ Clearer Skin
▪️ Mental Clarity
▪️ More Energy
▪️ Improved Metabolism
▪️ Balanced Sugar & Lipids
▪️ and so much more

While every person is unique and on their own healing path, optimizing gut health can have a powerful effect on many of the most common health issues.

If you’re curious about taking a root-cause approach to healing, head to the link in bio to schedule a free discovery call and learn more about working together.

09/02/2024

Most people don’t realize this 🤷‍♀️

It’s a common misconception that the only signs of poor gut health are digestive problems, like gas, bloating, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea.

Problems in the gut can also cause or aggravate:

▪️ Food Sensitivities
▪️ Skin Irritations & Rashes
▪️ Food Cravings
▪️ Mood Changes
▪️ Brain Fog
▪️ Low Energy
▪️ Poor Sleep

While there can also be other factors contributing to these issues, like nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances, it’s also important to consider the domino effect that gut health has on nearly everything else in the body - including nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances!

Want tips on improving your gut health?
Be sure to follow for my upcoming posts on the ins and outs of gut health!

Some food for thought 💭Are you ready to start your healthy journey? DM to learn more about working together 🌱🩺 ...
08/30/2024

Some food for thought 💭

Are you ready to start your healthy journey?

DM to learn more about working together 🌱🩺

08/29/2024

Tired of suffering from weird digestion & tummy stuff?

There are a lot of reasons we can experience digestive issues - microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities, hormone imbalances and more. This means there are lot's of different testing and treatments to consider.

Before knowing exactly what the cause is, it's important to get the basics down. This means getting a handle on nutrition, movement, sleep, etc.

Comment DIGESTION to get a copy of my Everyday Gut Health Checklist free!

08/28/2024

How much fiber you need 🤷‍♀️

Nutritional guidelines for Americans recommend getting 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories in the diet.

💥 So we’re talking 25-30 grams of fiber per day for most adults. At a minimum! Fiber up to 40-50 grams can be even better.

Most Americans are only getting about 15 grams of fiber a day, so there is definitely some work we can do!

The best sources of vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains. If you have a plant-based diet, getting enough fiber gets a lot easier.

Here are some examples:

✔️1 cup raspberries (8g)
✔️ 1 cup broccoli (5g)
✔️ 2 carrots (3g)
✔️ 1 cup quinoa (5g)
✔️ 1 cup black beans (15g)
✔️ 1 ounce chia seeds (10g)

You can do this 🙌

🦠 Your gut health is the foundation of your overall well-being. There is bidirectional communication between your gut an...
08/27/2024

🦠 Your gut health is the foundation of your overall well-being.

There is bidirectional communication between your gut and your brain and hormones. The health of your gut can impact everything from mood to metabolism.

Much of gut health relates to health of the microbiome.

There are many way to support microbiome health and most involve habits and activities we engage in every day.

Head to the link in bio to learn more about how to balance your microbiome to achieve optimal digestive (and whole body!) health 🌱

This could be why..☕ Caffeine is metabolized in the liver, but not everyone metabolizes it at the same speed. This depen...
08/26/2024

This could be why..

☕ Caffeine is metabolized in the liver, but not everyone metabolizes it at the same speed.

This depends largely on the activity of a certain enzyme (called CYP1A2).

☕ Depending on the activity of this enzyme, you could be a slow metabolizer or a fast metabolizer of caffeine.

🐌 Slow metabolizers feel the effects of caffeine more intensely—with jitters, nervousness, restlessness, racing heart, or trouble sleeping.

🐰 Fast metabolizers don’t.

🧬 This is based on genetics!

Caffeine can have its benefits, though the best thing to do is to know your limits and not buy into the caffeine culture if it doesn’t work for you!

08/23/2024

If you couldn't tell, I'm a big fan of...

PROTEIN 🫘🔥

And it's often overlooked how essential protein is for healthy detoxification.

Amino acids from protein are needed for phase 2 detoxification in the liver, which is the phase where toxic compounds from phase 1 are conjugated for elimination.

This is the final step in preparing toxic compounds for elimination.

Amino acids are also the building blocks of glutathione—the body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier that's made in the liver.

So what?

So without enough protein, liver detoxification cannot work at full capacity, and toxic compounds can build up in the body.

You can keep loading up on greens or garlic or lemon water…but don’t forget to also grab some protein!

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