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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H. 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 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 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 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 MoreThere ARE natural IBS treatments beyond just diet. While diet is a great place to start your IBS healing journey, anyone who has been down this path will know that diet alone is not generally enough to achieve the lasting healing you deserve. Yes, diet is exceptionally important for short-term symptom management, but a more comprehensive protocol that also covers lifestyle factors and targeted supplementation is where the big gains are made.
Read MoreFood and IBS can be a love-hate relationship. Or, if your symptoms are particularly bad, it’s mostly just hate-hate. But you’ll be glad to know that foods can heal as well as harm and figuring out which is which is key to getting your IBS symptoms under control and giving your body the space to heal. If you’re new to the world of gut-healing diets for IBS, unsure of what you should be eating for IBS and don’t yet know your polyols from your paleo, then this is the blog for you!
Read MoreLast week we talked about why you should never settle for an IBS diagnosis and how IBS is not a single disease with a single cause. We now know that it’s a whole host of diagnosable health issues, which is why we must look further for complete healing. And while the exact root cause, or combination of causes, is unique to each person, this week I want to share with you the five that I most commonly see in my ‘IBS’ clients.
Read MoreIBS is a BS diagnosis. There, I said it. But I say it from a place of genuine compassion because I want to help you understand what it really is. The symptoms you experience as someone diagnosed with IBS are very real and have a massive impact on your quality of everyday life. It can stop you from feeling comfortable with leaving the house, looking after your family, going to work, seeing friends or doing that exercise class you used to love.
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