Do It Yourself Health – Page 4 – Take Your Health In Your Hands

Katya’s IBS Healing Success story

How to heal from IBS When I had IBS, reading about other people’s healing success stories was my mental health lifeline. Because I was trying to heal my gut with little success, it was important to know that others had […]

Detox treats for IBS

While food is not everything when it comes to conquering IBS, it is a fundamental part of the solution. The food we eat either increases or calms the inflammation that causes issues like pain, fatigue, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, skin […]

Managing GERD and reflux with diet and testing

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. […]

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 […]

Kristen’s IBS success story & advice “test don’t guess”

Kristen’s IBS success story is not unusual. Because she couldn’t get help from doctors she sought a natural remedy for IBS. But before she reached out to me, she did her own online research and guessed at what was wrong […]

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 […]