Everything you need to know about gluten and IBS
One of the first things people cut out when trying to improve their gut health and trouble shoot digestive problems is gluten. There is so much confusion about gluten and the rise of the gluten free...
View ArticleWhy you should stop drinking coffee & what to drink instead
Coffee is wonderful. But I highly suggest stopping it until after you heal your gut. Coffee can insult the gut lining and prevent it from healing and sealing. I gave up coffee for a year (and caffeine...
View ArticleSasha’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 shamed about our stress or fear...
View ArticleThe results of my parasite protocol
A while ago I wrote about parasites as one of the possible root causes of IBS here. At the time I had no idea that I was infected with two parasites. There were no digestive symptoms to give me a...
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Apple cider vinegar bone broth gummy recipe
This recipe is going to be part of my Treats that Heal Digestive Guide and Recipe book. You can get more info on my book here. It will be full of low sugar treats that support your healing and...
View ArticleRoot cause for IBS: LIBO & methanogens in the large intestine
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is well known in the IBS world, functional health blogosphere and even by some medical doctors. It’s thought to be a common root cause for IBS. So what do...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow to build keystone bacterial strains for IBS support
The gut microbiome is one of the hottest research topics of currently. It takes close to 17 years for any current research to make it into medical school curriculum. But many functional medicine...
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The IBS mold connection
I knew I’d learn a lot living in another country, but I never thought it would give me expertise on mold toxicity/illness. Buenos Aires is a humid city and where indoor mold is common. Since we...
View ArticleWhat 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. While...
View ArticleAre biofilms the missing link for chronic IBS?
One of the hottest research topics in bacteriology and infectious disease are biofilms. Researchers are discovering that biofilms may be the reason why some infections are so hard to treat with...
View ArticleKristen’s IBS success story & advice “test don’t guess”
Kristen’s IBS success story is not unusual. Because she couldn’t get help from doctors she sought a natural remedy for IBS. But before she reached out to me, she did her own online research and...
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Can treats heal your gut?
Can you have your cake and heal your gut too? Yes! I’ve spent the last year creating recipes for people with digestive issues. Working with my IBS clients, I realized there was a need for a cook book...
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Who should do food sensitivity testing?
There’s two ways to approach healing. Do the proper testing so you have the right data to create a more targeted and personalized your approach. You now have a map to chart your course. Do it trial...
View ArticleHow retesting improves success rates for IBS
Healing your gut can be a huge challenge. But if you understand a few basic things about how gut infections and testing works, this could keep you going when in doubt and feeling like giving up. In...
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Egg-free breakfast ideas
A few months ago I learned that I had a sensitivity to eggs, and they were a staple of my diet. I used them in baked good and ate them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But since giving up eggs my...
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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...
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Detox treats for IBS
While food is not everything when it comes to conquering IBS, it is a fundamental part of the solution. The food we eat either increases or calms the inflammation that causes issues like pain,...
View ArticleKatya’s IBS Healing Success story
How to heal from IBS When I had IBS, reading about other people’s healing success stories was my mental health lifeline. Because I was trying to heal my gut with little success, it was important to...
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How h. pylori leads to IBS and how to get rid of it
Many digestive health issues that are classified as IBS, start with an infection of the stomach called h. pylori. But this common infection does not have the same effect on everyone. For some people,...
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