How I healed acid reflux
When I got ready to write about this topic I started getting e-mails from blog readers about it. It’s like the universe was reading my mind. Acid reflux is a very common problem with IBS sufferers....
View ArticleHow Tara Rosas healed herself with the GAPS diet
I love healing success stories. They reinforce the strength of the human spirit. Many people write me daily to thank me for sharing my story and giving them hope. The first step in the healing process...
View ArticleHow to tackle sensitivity and emotional eating
I’ve written before that people with digestive issues tend to be highly sensitive. My own sensitivity has been my biggest gift and my biggest challenge in life. I feel and know things that non...
View Article5 digestive practices that make a huge difference (from my Chi Gong retreat)
I’ve just returned from a 2 week Chi Gong retreat in Kauai. This is my longest Chi Gong immersion ever and a major focus of the retreat was improving digestion. We practiced in a beautiful,...
View ArticleRoadmap for healing IBS
Lately I’ve been getting e-mailing asking about the exact steps for healing IBS. This is a huge question, so I decided to answer it with a blog. Because the causes of IBS are as unique as someone’s...
View ArticleHow emotions impact digestive healing
I find that people are always searching for the right diet or supplement to make the healing difference. Or they want to replicate the healing protocol of someone else in hopes that it also works for...
View ArticleHow to adjust the Paleo diet to your body
While diet is not everything, it is a large part of the healing process. What you eat determines in part what kinds of bacteria you have, how stable your blood sugar is and how much inflammation you...
View ArticleHow culture effects your IBS symptoms
So how can culture can affect your IBS symptoms, chance of recovery and treatment? Ann Harrington, a Harvard professor of the history of science explains it nicely in the video below. Her talk about...
View ArticleHow I went from hypochondriac to superhealer
I turned 43 recently and realized it’s been a decade since I did my year-long healing diet/cleanse to heal my digestion. At first, after finishing my year-long cleanse, I was afraid I would relapse....
View ArticleAnother IBS Superhealer story
Many of my readers have found me while searching for IBS success stories. Of all the things I’ve shared with you, I think my healing success story is the most powerful. It shows that doctors are wrong...
View ArticleHow to speed up your recovery
In my experience of coaching people with IBS I’ve noticed a common thread that determines how fast someone heals. It has to do with their belief system around the healing process and trust in their...
View ArticleAll about h.pylori and stomach acid
From personal experience I learned a few lessons about stomach acid and hidden infections. The story starts 11 years ago when I had IBS. Eventually I developed a bad case of GERD/refulx/heartburn. If...
View ArticleThe nervous system is the missing piece in IBS
In the last decade the conversation about healing IBS has improved greatly. When I was sick, the advice was to eat fiber and avoid acidic and fatty foods. Currently, the conversation revolves around...
View ArticleHome tests for IBS
We all do it. When mysterious health symptom hit we jump online and start googling our symptoms. The Internet has been a blessing for health education and empowerment. But it can also be trouble. I’ve...
View ArticleAnxiety and IBS
Anxiety is a big problem among IBS sufferers. Before IBS there was likely a proclivity towards anxiety but after IBS anxiety levels seem to go through the roof. The cause of anxiety is often both...
View ArticleHow to fix anxiety
Anxiety and IBS go hand in hand. Getting sick sends anxiety through the roof. So addressing anxiety will speed up gut and adrenal healing. Healing anxiety is tricky, but I’ve been working on lowering...
View ArticleMy favorite supplements for IBS
The road to health requires more than just supplements, but the right supplements can be incredibly supportive. I’ve tried a lot of supplements over the years and many of them have ended up in my...
View ArticleHow carbohydrates effect IBS
I want to teach you about carbohydrates to understand the different healing diets out their and their benefits. Carbs are a confusing topic. What we’ve been taught about general nutrition does not...
View ArticleBone broth how to and recipes
Bone broth is medicine for the gut, it boosts the immune system, seals the gut lining and remineralizes the body. Our ancestors have been making it forever but in modern times we often feel too time...
View ArticleHow gluten effects IBS
The question I’m asked most often by clients and readers is if they’ll ever be able to eat dairy and gluten again? The answer is a bit complicated but I’m going to educate you about the effects of...
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