GERD and reflux is one of the most common digestive complaints. It’s incredibly uncomfortable and can negatively impact quality of life. While prescription and over the counter acid blocking medications are top sellers, they’ll never fix the cause of heartburn. […]
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Egg-free breakfast ideas
A few months ago I learned that I had a sensitivity to eggs, and they were a staple of my diet. I used them in baked good and ate them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But since giving up eggs […]
How retesting improves success rates for IBS
Healing your gut is hugely challenging. But understanding a few basics about gut infections and testing can make a big difference when doubt and defeat start creeping in. I’m going to explain why testing is so important, which are the […]
Who should do food sensitivity testing?
There’s two ways to approach healing. Do the proper testing so you have the right data to create a more targeted and personalized your approach. You now have a map to chart your course. Do it trial and error style […]
Can treats heal your gut?
Can you have your cake and heal your gut too? Yes! I’ve spent the last year creating recipes for people with digestive issues. Working with my IBS clients, I realized there was a need for a cook book that addresses […]
Are biofilms the missing link for chronic IBS?
Researchers are discovering that biofilms may be the reason why some infections are so hard to treat with antibiotics. Including pathogens that drive IBS symptoms. The more we know about biofilms the more successful we can be in conquering stubborn […]
What are prebiotics and who should take them?
One of the most interesting and promising research topics in IBS is the biome, the unique bacterial ecology in our belly which regulates our immune system, mood and digestive function. While antibiotics have saved many lives, research is discovering that […]
The IBS mold connection
Unfortunately after living in a moldy apartment for a year, I have added mold toxicity/illness to my knowledge bank. What I discovered in my research is that mold effects the immune system. And since the immune system mostly resides in […]
How to build keystone bacterial strains for IBS support
The gut microbiome is currently one of the hottest topics in medical research. But it takes close to 17 years for any current research to make it into medical school curriculum. So the latest cutting edge research is not going […]
How travel effects IBS
Traveling can be tough for people with IBS-D (diarrhea predominant) and traveling (particularly airplane travel) can worsen constipation. But new research on the microbiome has shown that traveling through time zones has a negative effect on everyone’s gut by adversely […]
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