After many years of avoiding them. I recently had to take an antibiotic due to a dental surgery. Antibiotics can be the last straw that destroys digestive health by disrupting the biome. The health of the biome before taking antibiotics […]
Tag: Probiotics
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 […]
How to treat SIBO & the immune system with no antimicrobials
It’s not uncommon for some people with SIBO or IBS to react to anti-microbial herbs and supplements. It leave them in a quandry because one of the best ways to get rid of SIBO quickly is with herbs. While they […]
What I use to keep my gut in balance during the stress of the holiday
The holidays are the worst time of the year for digestive health. The mix of stress, emotion, travel, family dynamics, and food temptation can do a number on body and mind. The busyness and overwhelm of this season also cuts […]
A SIBO/IBS success story & my favorite probiotics
Like many of us, Rebecca was diagnosed with IBS by doctors but could not get proper help for it. Finally, through her own investigation she figured out that her IBS symptoms were caused by a condition called SIBO, which stands […]
How to test your bacteria at home
When it comes to IBS, testing is extremely valuable because it helps people narrow down the root cause of their digestive imbalance. Without testing, it’s easy to spend years in the often fruitless process of trial and error. In my […]
Roadmap for healing IBS
Lately I’ve been getting e-mailing asking about the exact steps for healing IBS. This is a huge question, so I decided to answer it with a blog. Because the causes of IBS are as unique as someone’s personality, there’s no universal […]
What are the best probiotics?
What brand of supplements provide the best probiotics dose? The question I’m most frequently asked, as a digestive health expert, is what are the best probiotics supplements? The answer is I DON’T KNOW! Before you fall out of your chair, […]
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