H. pylori has become my specialty because it is one of the most common infections I see in my practice. And after guiding many clients through a natural h. pylori …
The two root causes of reflux or GERD
Reflux or GERD are two of the most common digestive issues I help clients with. And there are two common root causes for this symptom. I cover them below. I …
Managing GERD and reflux with diet and testing
GERD and reflux is one of the most common digestive complaints. It’s incredibly uncomfortable and can negatively impact quality of life. While prescription and over the counter acid blocking medications …
What are prebiotics and who should take them?
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. …
Missing piece of gut recovery according to the SIBO summit
I’m always diving deeper into my understanding of why and how the gut falls into dysfunction. The most recent SIBO summit illuminated the biggest overlooked piece of gut healing: the …
The best gut healing advice and an IBS success story
A long time blog reader contacted me recently to do an interview for her new podcast about gut health. She also shared her story about how she recovered from IBS, …
What I use to keep my gut in balance during the stress of the holiday
The holidays are the worst time of the year for digestive health. The mix of stress, emotion, travel, family dynamics, and food temptation can do a number on body and …
How your thyroid effects your gut
Sometimes my big health mistakes turn into blessings. When I was on a raw vegan diet 15 years ago to heal IBS, it was doing obvious damage to me body …
How I beat IBS twice
Life stories often involve facing and overcoming difficulties. I have been blessed in my life, but a major struggle has been keeping my body, mind and gut in balance to …
Why testing is the best thing you can do for SIBO or IBS
I’m coming to the end of my SIBO journey. Though it’s NOT been fun, I’ve learned a ton from my experience. Having SIBO myself helped me get clear about what’s …