IBS is a marriage of body and mind. I’ve written a lot about how to approach the body and it’s time to focus on the other half of the equation: …
Prebiotics & an IBS-friendly treat
Prebiotics are just as important for gut health as probiotics. Here’s the difference between the two. Probiotics introduce bacteria into the intestine that were not there before. Prebiotics become food …
IBS and inflammation
Many of the strange, scary and uncomfortable symptoms that come with IBS such as back pain, gut pain, headaches, joint pain, itchy skin, weight gain, allergies, fatigue, brain fog, sleep …
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 …
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 …
Flu and cold recovery without drugs
I’ve worked hard on my immune system, and I rarely get sick. However, the week before Christmas I got hit with the flu: temperature, body aches, chills, trouble sleeping, etc. …
No bake gut-healthy treats
It’s easy to feel left out around the holidays when everyone is indulging in gluteny, sugary treats that won’t work with your body. But don’t forget there’s a world of …
Easy stress reducing detox tips
Winter weather and the stress of the holidays can do a number on the immune system, the liver and the nervous system, which greatly affects digestive function. After the holiday …
How gluten effects IBS
The question I’m asked most often by clients and readers is if they’ll ever be able to eat dairy and gluten again? The answer is a bit complicated but I’m …
Bone broth how to and recipes
Bone broth is medicine for the gut, it boosts the immune system, seals the gut lining and remineralizes the body. Our ancestors have been making it forever but in modern …