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. …
The IBS mold connection
Unfortunately after living in a moldy apartment for a year, I have added mold toxicity/illness to my knowledge bank. What I discovered in my research is that mold effects the …
How travel effects IBS
Traveling can be tough for people with IBS-D (diarrhea predominant) and traveling (particularly airplane travel) can worsen constipation. But new research on the microbiome has shown that traveling through time …
Root cause for IBS: LIBO & methanogens in the large intestine
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is a well known root cause of IBS by both functional practitioners and some MDs. But what if your SIBO test comes back negative? …
Sasha’s IBS success story
A big problem with IBS is the culture around it. We’re led to believe we have a mysterious disease/condition that needs to be managed. We’re told there’s no cure and …
Why you should stop drinking coffee & what to drink instead
Coffee is wonderful. But I highly suggest stopping it if your aim is to heal your gut. Coffee can insult the gut lining and prevent it from healing and sealing. …
Everything you need to know about gluten and IBS
One of the first things people cut out when trying to improve gut health and troubleshoot digestive problems is gluten. There is so much confusion about gluten. And the gluten …
How to feel better during your gut healing protocol
One of the most challenging things about healing your digestive system is the die off/detox symptoms that are typically part of the process. There is a way to find relief. …
How to recover from antibiotics
One of the main contributing factors that led me to develop IBS was a massive dose of antibiotics to treat the Lyme disease. It was IV antibiotics, a bag a …
IBS success story using function lab testing
I’ve helped many clients recover their digestive health, and while their stories are different, I am thrilled that my client Selina agreed to share her recovery story. While everyone’s path …