Leaky Gut: What It Actually Is, What Causes It, and How to Fix It July 07, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta Leaky gut is one of those terms that gets used a lot but is rarely explained well. Some people have heard of it. Others have been told it's not a...
Gut Health Testing From Home: How It Works and What to Expect June 30, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta One of the most common things I hear from people is that they wish they could work with Uviña but assume they have to come in person for gut health...
Why Your Lymphatic System Affects Your Digestion June 23, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta When people think about digestion problems, they usually think about food, gut bacteria, or stress. The lymphatic system rarely comes up in that conversation. But the lymphatic system plays a...
How Lymphatic Drainage and Gut Health Work Together June 16, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta Most people think of the lymphatic system and the digestive system as two completely separate things. But they work together more closely than most people realize, and when one is...
What Does a Gut Health Test Actually Tell You? A Plain-English Guide May 26, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta You've heard about gut health testing. Maybe a friend mentioned it. Maybe you've been down a rabbit hole trying to figure out why you feel the way you feel. But...
The Gut-Skin Connection: Why Clearing Your Skin Starts in Your Digestive System May 19, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta You've tried the serums. You've cleaned up your diet. You've swapped to gentle products. And your skin still isn't where you want it to be. Here's something most skincare routines...
Gut Health Testing vs. Basic Bloodwork: Why Standard Labs Miss What's Actually Wrong May 12, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta You've done everything right. You went to the doctor. You got your labs done. Everything came back "within normal range." But you still feel exhausted. Your digestion is off. Your...
Why Do I Always Feel Bloated? A Root-Cause Look at What's Really Going On May 05, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta You eat a normal meal. An hour later, your stomach is distended, uncomfortable, and you feel like you swallowed a balloon. Sound familiar? Chronic bloating is one of the most...
Why Gentle Skincare Is Not Boring Skincare: The Case for Barrier-First Beauty April 27, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta Somewhere along the way, skincare got aggressive. Ten-step routines. Stronger acids. Higher percentages. More actives. The idea that if your skin is not tingling, peeling, or purging, it is not...
Post-Surgical Lymphatic Massage: What to Expect Week by Week April 20, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta If you just had surgery and someone told you to book a lymphatic massage, you might be wondering what that actually means. What happens during the session? When should you...
How to Know If Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged (And What to Do About It) April 13, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta Your skin barrier is kind of like the bouncer at the door of a club. Its job is to let the good stuff in (hydration, nutrients) and keep the bad...
What Happens to Your Skin After a Lymphatic Massage (And Why Our Chicago Clients Keep Coming Back) April 06, 2026Jelitsa Legarreta If you have ever left a lymphatic massage feeling lighter, clearer, and somehow more like yourself, you are not imagining it. Lymphatic massage does something that most skincare products and...