How Crystal reduced her thyroid antibodies by healing her gut
For years, I read that autoimmune disease starts in the gut. But then I got to see it in action. My friend Crystal lowered her thyroid antibodies and reduced her thyroid medication after clearing her...
View ArticleRestoring your biome with prebiotic and “predigested” food
After many years of avoiding them. I recently had to take an antibiotic due to a dental surgery. Antibiotics can be the last straw that destroys digestive health by disrupting the biome. The health of...
View ArticleHow to prevent leaky gut from pain meds
Two of the common triggers of IBS are antibiotics and use/overuse of pain medication (over the counter and prescribed non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like opiates/pain meds and over the...
View ArticleUsing binders for IBS
While binders are a great support for people suffering from IBS, they don’t get as much attention as popular products like probiotics, antimicrobials or prokinetics. Binders are commonly used to...
View ArticleHow I got over anxiety and depression
Stress and the strain it puts on the adrenals is one reason people can develop gut issues over time. I recently compromised my adrenals and began having a lot of disturbing symptoms that gave me...
View ArticleHow the GI Map helped me heal my gut
You can’t fix something if you don’t know what’s broken. That’s why the GI Map stool test has made the biggest difference in helping my clients. We can hone in on the problem right away. No more...
View ArticleFlaxseed vegan banana bread
There are many gut health benefits from flax seeds. Flax seeds are natural binders (they bind to toxins and heavy metals in the gut), help some people move their bowels, balance hormones (helping the...
View ArticleCan you heal IBS? Val did.
Can you get rid of IBS? I’m not the only one who has. While doctors may tell you it’s not possible. I strongly disagree. The hurdle with an IBS diagnosis is that there’s no good Western medical...
View ArticleA blood test that gives you clues about what’s wrong
I have written extensively about how the GI Map. It has made a huge difference in the success rates of my clients. That’s why I’ve been able to publish so many success stories . Since I’m always...
View ArticleHow building your biome lowers inflammation
Healing the gut is not just about killing pathogens, it’s about supporting the beneficial bacteria that crowd out those bad guys, digest your food, promote stable mood, lower inflammation and boost...
View ArticleHealthiest hot cocoa recipe and how I lowered my thyroid antibodies
Food can be your greatest healing support or your biggest roadblock to improving. Figuring out how to slash inflammation with food is always not easy but doable. I’m working on a program called...
View ArticleThe 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 used to have this issue myself. And was...
View ArticleHow Casey beat h pylori naturally
Working with H. Pylori is one of my specialties. And I feel called to educate people about how to identify it, eradicate it with the least amount of damage and side effects and keep it from coming...
View ArticleThe 5 types of supplements that make any protocol more effective
With the popularity of functional medicine, antimicrobial herbs have replaced antibiotics with the aim to rebalance the biome and reduce the overgrowth of pathogens. While these herbs can be...
View ArticleIBS friendly treats: 2-minute deconstructed rice crispy treats
Not all treats wreck your gut or trigger IBS. That is why I wrote a whole cookbook of treats that lower inflammation instead of triggering it. When the craving strikes for a quick dessert and I don’t...
View ArticleWhat I learned from feeling sick and recovering again
My transformation from severe IBS symptoms to a healthy gut 16 years ago changed the course of my life. That experience made me prioritize my health. My food choices and life choices revolved around...
View ArticleFoods to avoid with IBS
IBS trigger foods and IBS foods to avoid are different for everyone. Food sensitivities can be very personal, as the immune system can tag any healthy food as the enemy if there is a leaky gut. The...
View ArticleHow to safely use prebiotic fiber
What are prebiotics? They are food for beneficial bacteria and more powerful in supporting your biome than probiotics (which are the actual bacteria). You can take all the probiotics you want, but...
View ArticleHow to bake gut-friendly cookies
Get ready for 3 ingredient prebiotic cookies that feed the gut microbiome while satiating cravings for carbs. Two years ago, I decided to write a cookbook for people with IBS and autoimmune disease....
View ArticleHow to address an IBS diagnosis naturally with mind body work
Getting an IBS diagnosis does not mean you will live with digestive problems forever. I remember getting my diagnosis clearly. I was told there was no cure and it was devastating news. The dangers of...
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