For the first 10 years of my practice I helped people heal their gut by addressing their biome. We did this through testing, diet, antimicrobials and herbs. I didn’t work …
Why it’s hard to get rid of h. pylori
H. pylori is the most common digestive infection and often the hardest to clear. This bacterial overgrowth in the stomach lining can cause a variety of symptoms that can disrupt …
Calcium shell and digestion
Mineral balance in the body can tell us how stressed the body has been for how long. Stress is a major driver of digestive issues and can prevent the body …
Top hidden gut stressors
The sneaky thing about stress is that it can hide. Things can stress our body, contributing its inability to cope, heal, detox or relax, without us even realizing it. Some …
Adrenal cocktail for the gut
Adrenal health is vital for good gut health. If your adrenals are depleted, healing the gut can be very challenging. Conversely, supporting the adrenals may be the missing link for …
Causes of mineral loss
Many people chalk up the root cause of digestive issues to infections or overgrowths like h. pylori or SIBO. But what conditions in the body encourage these to grow? And …
The three tests for solving IBS
Everyone has a unique root cause for their digestive issues, and solving the problem requires a deep dive into what’s driving symptoms. While people are able to Google their symptoms …
Best magnesium supplements for the gut
Magnesium is a popular supplements for promoting relaxation or going to the bathroom. Before you pop some magnesium and call it good, know that not all magnesium supplements are equal. …
Can slow thyroid cause SIBO or IBS
Many people with digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, gut pain, reflux, weight issues, diarrhea, constipation and mood issues have an overgrowth of the bacterial in their small intestine. It is …
Is stress denial driving gut symptoms?
Everyone has different strategies for dealing with stress. Some people magnify it to create an urgent response while others repress it, pretending it’s not there. Both are survival strategies that …