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 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, […]