I’m always diving deeper into my understanding of why and how the gut falls into dysfunction. The most recent SIBO summit illuminated the biggest overlooked piece of gut healing: the emotional and psychological piece. While some experts focused solely on […]
Causes of IBS
How parasites can cause IBS
It’s never fun to discuss or think about parasites because of the ick factor. Regardless, it’s important to understand the effects of parasites on digestive health. Parasitic infections can be the hidden reason why a protocol for SIBO, leaky gut […]
What you need to know about leaky gut
The best way to deal with leaky gut You’ve likely heard the term leaky gut before. It’s a popular and useful concept in the digestive health world, but a badly understood one. Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, is […]
How to be your own IBS success story
You need one thing to overcome IBS. Hope. Believing you can do it is the fuel that keeps you progressing towards health when things get difficult, uncomfortable, scary and/or frustrating. The hardest thing about having IBS is wondering if you’ll […]
Could hydrogen Sulfide SIBO be causing your symptoms?
Could hydrogen sulfide SIBO be the hidden cause of your IBS symptoms? This recent discovery could be the hidden cause for people with all the SIBO symptoms but negative breath test results. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is becoming better […]
How to improve fat digestion with IBS
One of the more common symptoms of IBS is the decreased ability to digest fats. People with IBS seem to fall into two camps. The first group have trouble processing fats but don’t know it and eat it anyway. The […]
The best GI test for IBS
What increases your chances of conquering IBS is taking responsibility for your health and educating yourself about natural solutions. But there are some pitfalls to this approach also. The biggest one is self diagnosing yourself during your Internet research based […]
Why biofilms can be a missing piece for IBS
When I had IBS, doctors told me the problem was in my head. It wasn’t. After the blood tests, endoscopy and colonoscopy came back normal, doctors were out of ideas. They couldn’t identify the cause of my boating, constipation, heart […]
How to avoid buying fake supplements
I wanted to pass along some important information I recently learned that can make a difference in your recovery efforts. Buying your supplements from the right place can be as important as matching the supplements to your condition and taking […]
The emotional root of IBS
I have observed the connection between emotions and IBS in myself and my clients. And I’ve concluded that the most powerful influence on your health is not a supplement or type of food, it’s your mental and emotional state. I’m […]
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