Digestive Tract Disorders
Revealed: How To Get Tested For SIBO
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, commonly known as SIBO, is one of the most common, yet not often detected, gut-related issues among our patients. Many of them don’t even know that they have SIBO. All they know is that they suffer from symptoms like watery diarrhea,
How Serious Is Chronic Inflammation Really?
As bad as it sounds, inflammation is a protection mechanism that humans have developed to combat injuries and foreign agents. Fever, chills, muscle stiffness, fatigue can all be signs that your body is fighting inflammation. Successful treatment is important not only for getting rid of
Does Your Gut Microbiome Need a Tune-up?
If you had to guess how many microorganisms live in a person’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract, what would you say? 50 million? 700 million? Maybe even 7 BILLION? Well, turns out our GI tract hosts an astounding 100 trillion microorganisms, most of which are bacteria, followed
Digestive Superfoods – 10 Foolproof Foods To Heal Your Gut
According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, over 20 million Canadians experience uncomfortable and sometimes downright debilitating digestive problems each year. Symptoms can manifest in the form of bloating, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, excess gas, cramping, and/or pain in the abdomen. When multiple symptoms present themselves
The Ultimate Guide To Essential Oils: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started
Essential oils have become more and more popular lately. Understandably, many people are skeptical of their claims. Do these oils really have medicinal properties, or is this just a fad fueled by bogus media propaganda? I am pleased to inform you that essential oils do
Is Stress the Source of Your Digestive Problems? 9 Ways to Banish it for Good
“Gut-wrenching” experiences are no metaphor; living with stress really will wreak havoc on your stomach. It turns out that your belly is more attuned to your mental state than you realize, and unaddressed anxiety can have far-reaching consequences for your gut. Below, I’ve unpacked the