Do you suffer from hypothyroidism or know someone who does? Chances are you know a little bit about the gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that go along with it. I know. Fun, right? Thyroid digestive problems and intestinal issues, unfortunately, tend to go hand in hand. Here’s why that is and 7 ways to help heal. Hypothyroidism, a condition in which there is …
Guide to Carbohydrates While Treating SIBO {Free Download}
Carbohydrates are not the devil. An oft-misunderstood macronutrient, carbs can be found in everything from broccoli to brioche, but different carbohydrates play very distinctive metabolic roles in the body. We’ll go more into the different classifications of carbs in a future post; for now, I want to focus on the role of carbohydrates while treating SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). …
The Surprising Cause of IBS
This time on the blog I want to talk about the cause of IBS, like the migrating motor complex and more. This is all sort of spiraling out of a SIBO Symposium I just attended and I wanted to share it with you. I had the pleasure of attending the SIBO Symposium at the National College of Natural Medicine in …
SIBO Part I: What is it & How Do I Know if I Have it?
We know that bacteria are essential for a healthy gut biome, performing a number of functions that affect everything from metabolic function to immunity, to how we perceive the world. But there are instances when the same bacteria that help us with digestion and fighting off nasty infections can turn against us in a condition called SIBO. Small Intestinal …
5 Simple Practices to Improve Your Digestion
Implementing simple practices to improve your digestion can go a long way in overall health. While you may have heard you are what you eat that isn’t the full story. You are what you can digest and absorb, making these practices crucial to your health. 5 Simple Practices to Improve Your Digestion Put a Little Time Into Food Prep. Digestion …
Gluten Sensitivity: More Common than Once Thought
Doctors have long suspected gluten to be a trigger, if not the cause of some of the symptoms their patients report. Many patients experiencing a range of symptoms from IBS to migraine headaches have experienced relief from their issues by removing gluten from their diet. A recent article entitled, “Clues to Gluten Sensitivity“, provides information that explains why a gluten free …