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How health coaching helps with IBS

Why I became a health coach I feel passionately about is helping people who have little hope and no where else to turn. That was me 20 years ago. Disillusioned by a medical system that was not built to help […]

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 […]

Low FODMAP and low carb zucchini muffins

Restricted diets are a part of any gut healing protocol. Compliance is not easy but there are a few tips and tricks that lighten the load. Everyone has challenges with changing dietary habits. Food is emotional (sooth and comfort),  social […]

The gut healing benefits of fasting

Years ago, before it sky rocketed in popularity, I wrote a blog post about intermittent fasting for improving digestion and supporting/cleansing the liver. Intermittent fasting is an easier approach to fasting that can be very helpful and easy on the […]

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 […]

How to deal with methane dominant SIBO

Methane dominant SIBO While not widespread, more doctors are starting to test for SIBO and offer dietary guidance by suggesting the low FODMAP diet. But because Western medicine is more than 15 years behind in the latest developments in gut […]

How I prevented an IBS relapse

How stress can cause IBS Over my years of health coaching, I’ve heard countless stories about how people developed IBS. These stories all have one thing in common. Stress was the biggest contributor to worsening or causing IBS and SIBO. […]