While we’d love to be able to provide one-on-one consultations to everyone suffering from IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive conditions, we know that is not humanly possible. So, we decided to invest a lot of time and effort into creating in depth but easy to understand blog articles on many of the key concepts related to what our clients need to know. We sincerely hope these blog posts help you with your gut healing journey.
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If you’re looking for some healthy new year’s resolutions that are more than the cliché ‘eat better’ and ‘join a gym’, healing your gut might just be the best place to start. With a growing list of chronic conditions linked to the health of your gut, getting it sorted in 2022 could pay off for years to come.
Read MoreSIBO is infamously difficult to kill and even more difficult to keep that way. This is because attacking a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth with anything less than a really comprehensive natural treatment protocol, that is more than just diet or antibiotics, is essential for long-term healing. Natural SIBO treatment protocols that rely on single interventions just don’t seem to cut it.
Read MoreMethane SIBO constipation is a complex GI condition and one that can be more challenging to treat. Understanding how it differs from the more common hydrogen form of SIBO is critical to developing a natural treatment protocol that addresses its well established defences.
Read MoreWhether it’s bacteria, yeast or parasite die-off symptoms, they can be a real struggle for many clients during a healing protocol. Understanding what causes die-off symptoms, the most common die-off symptoms experienced by clients, as well as ways to reduce their severity are all an important part of managing a natural protocol for SIBO, H. pylori, parasites, candida and numerous other pathogenic gut infections.
Read MoreIt's so close to the holidays I can smell my Aunt's Christmas pudding in the making! Anyone else think that this is by far the best time of year? Holidays with family and friends, time at the beach or bush (if you’re from the southern hemisphere), summer storms (again, southern hemisphere) and a whole heap of delicious food that you likely can't eat much of without getting symptoms. Well, apart from the food, it's a pretty awesome time.
Read MoreWith the number of people diagnosed with a Vitamin B12 and Iron deficiency increasing every day, it’s important we address an underlying cause that not many sufferers are aware of: the gut. Too many of those deficient in Iron and/or B12, are simply given supplements, sometimes indefinitely, to try and raise their levels.
Read MoreH. pylori natural treatment approaches have become increasingly well researched, effective and preferred in clinical practice in recent years. For those with H. pylori symptoms like acid reflux and GERD, comprehensive protocols include targeted diet, herbal antimicrobials, detox and gut lining support.
Read MoreGuidance on finding an online SIBO practitioner for those trying to navigate this complicated condition and having difficulties finding the support you need. Learn the the benefits of working with an online practitioner and how to find one that’s right for you.
Read MoreHere are the top 10 side effects of constipation on the body that we see almost everyday in our clinic. While most people think of constipation as just an annoying symptom, it can also be the root cause of other symptoms and conditions, including fatigue, weight gain, low mood, and many more. Which is why it needs to be addressed as a priority for long term health.
Read MoreDespite their many proven health benefits, probiotics don’t initially work for a number of our clients and can often make IBS symptoms worse in the short-term for those with significant gut dysfunction or bacterial dysbiosis. So, what are the side effects of probiotics and what should you do if probiotics are making your IBS symptoms worse?!
Read MoreImproving digestion and eliminating constipation often requires a holistic approach. Incorporating stretching, yoga and gentle movement is an important piece of the healing puzzle for many of our clients. But you might be wondering if yoga for constipation really works and what are some of the best yoga poses to improve digestion, reduce bloating and just generally get things moving? Well, if you find yourself namaste-ing on the toilet too long every day, this is the blog post for you.
Read MoreThe underlying causes of acid reflux are often overlooked for short-term, band-aid solutions. With the prevalence of acid reflux symptoms, GERD and heartburn all increasing and the typically ineffective conventional treatment options often leading to further chronic problems, this is a blog post that I’ve been wanting to create for my clients, and those who visit my blog, for a very long time. But, better late than never, right!?
Read MoreWe have previously talked about the 5 most common root causes of IBS and how you can have one, or more commonly, multiple triggers from the list. And while the exact root cause, or combination of causes, is unique to each person with ‘IBS’, in this post I wanted to share with you how to test for IBS and the gold-standard options for those top five root causes as it stands in 2018.
Read MoreIf you’ve recently been asking ‘why am I so bloated and gassy?’, then this blog post is for you. While lots of us (yes, I’ve been there too) suffering from excessive bloating are quick to blame food or eating triggers, the real causes of bloating and gas are often hidden and can go undiagnosed for a long time. So if your goal is to identify and treat the underlying root causes of bloating, please read on!
Read MoreBiofilms are often overlooked when working on gut healing. But now we know they are a critical component of successful treatment for many of the root causes of IBS. So in this post, I’m going to provide an overview of my natural biofilm treatment protocol as well as explain why biofilm disruptors are such an important part of eradicating parasites, bacteria, SIBO, yeast and other pathogenic infections.
Read MoreIs exercise good for irritable bowel syndrome (or its root causes)? What IBS exercises work best? Can too much exercise trigger IBS symptoms? These are just a few of the questions I regularly get from clients who are completing a gut healing protocol. It’s something I struggled with on my own journey and is something I’m passionate about educating my clients and readers on.
Read MoreFinding out you’re harbouring a parasite in your GI tract can be a little scary. And whether it got there after food poisoning, overseas travel or drinking contaminated water, you want to get rid of it ASAP before it does anymore damage. If you’re not keen on antibiotics or have tried them unsuccessfully already, then let me show you how to treat intestinal parasites naturally.
Read MoreAs a functional nutritionist working with women suffering from IBS, I frequently use elimination diets as a clinical tool to help identify potential underlying causes of digestive stress and also as part of my holistic treatment protocols. Lots of my clients come to me having already placed themselves on some form of dietary restriction or elimination for a long time that helps to manage their symptoms, not aware of the long-term damage they could be doing.
Read MoreConstipation is a condition that affects 10-20% of the population, most of whom suffer in silence. And while chronic constipation is a symptom of more serious underlying gut dysfunction, keeping the bowels moving and pooping while identifying and treating the underlying root cause is a critical part of the healing journey. Fortunately, there are natural foods for constipation relief.
Read MoreClearing chronic constipation and healing a damaged gut is a journey full of trial and error, and lots of HARD work. After writing a similar post for gut mistakes more generally, I thought it was important to address those specific to chronic constipation.
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