I hear this story frequently from clients. One day they were perfectly healthy, then after either intense stress or a poor diet or surgery or child birth or antibiotics, etc..they …
How to address pathogens in the right order
Both leaky gut and candida get a lot of attention as a common causes of digestive issues. Both can be triggered by chronic stress, a poor diet and antibiotic use, …
The reason why your IBS protocol is not working
You may have done your research, found a practitioner to help you, done your gut testing, taken your supplements religiously and followed your dietary recommendations without much success in improving …
How to fight an infection without prescription antibiotics
In my experience, a course or two of antibiotics is one of the more common triggers of IBS. More than half of my clients share this root cause. While antibiotics …
Easy to digest, protein-rich smoothie recipe (& best protein powders for IBS)
If you are having trouble digesting your food, you may not be poorly absorbing your nutrients, no matter how well you eat you eat. But even with compromised digestion, there …
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 …
Low FODMAP and low carb zucchini muffins
Restricted diets are a part of any gut healing protocol. Compliance is not easy but there are a few tips and tricks that lighten the load. Everyone has challenges with …
The gut healing benefits of fasting
Years ago, before it sky rocketed in popularity, I wrote a blog post about intermittent fasting for improving digestion and supporting/cleansing the liver. Intermittent fasting is an easier approach to …
How to deal with methane dominant SIBO
Methane dominant SIBO While not widespread, more doctors are starting to test for SIBO and offer dietary guidance by suggesting the low FODMAP diet. But because Western medicine is more …
How I prevented an IBS relapse
How stress can cause IBS Over my years of health coaching, I’ve heard countless stories about how people developed IBS. These stories all have one thing in common. Stress was …