Two decades ago, the hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) test was the only lab I used—and it helped me heal my gut for good. Since then, functional gut testing has exploded in …
Root causes for SIBO: holistic approach
When SIBO Keeps Coming Back: Treat the Roots, Not Just the Bugs If you’ve done the antimicrobials and the low-FODMAP diet—and your SIBO keeps boomeranging back—you’re not alone. Killing overgrowth …
When gut issues don’t start in the gut
A whole-person path to healing that teaches you how to help yourself. Many of my clients are knowledgeable about digestive health. They’ve researched, tried protocols, and cut foods—yet they feel …
Copper case study: easing PMS
This is a case study for a 32 year old client who complains of diarrhea, mood issues and bloating and it gets much worse right before her cycle. We use …
The right way to do a parasite cleanse
Parasites are a common infection that can wreak havoc on the biome. There’s so much conflicting advice online, but the best way to get good information is to read people’s …
Vagus nerve and HRV
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system. It has the power to lower inflammation, tame anxiety and ease gut symptoms. Poor vagal function can cause …
Is IBS incurable?
Almost 20 years ago I had IBS, and it changed the course of my life. And I go into depth about my story here. When doctors gave me an IBS …
Best ways to track healing progress
My biggest lessons from running hundreds of gut tests on clients is that symptoms don’t tell you the full story. Clients convinced they have yeast find a parasite instead. Those …
How to heal without antimicrobials
Function medicine focuses on identifying the root cause of symptoms for the most effective intervention. It helps people who have been abandoned by the mainstream medical system. It loosely follows …
Is IBS physical or mental?
When doctors imply IBS or mysterious digestive issues are in your head, what do they mean? Are they implying you are making it up? The function of the gut is …