Digestion
Your digestive health might be the most important health issue that you’re not managing. Read these articles to learn more about optimizing your digestion and how it relates to the gut microbiome.
What Causes SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and Why It’s so Hard to Treat
The small bowel plays an important role in digesting food and absorbing nutrients. It is also an important part of the immune system, containing an impressive network of lymphoid cells.
How Resistant Starch Will Help to Make You Healthier and Thinner
A key probiotic to add to your diet is resistant starch. Keep reading to learn about how RS benefits processes in the body and contributes to gut health.
Can a Short-Term Elemental Diet Help Treat SIBO?
SIBO symptoms can be unbearable. There are a number of options for treatment, but what if those don't work? Can the elemental diet help provide relief?
RHR: How to Restore Healthy Gut Flora over the Long-Term
Today, I answer a question about how to restore gut flora and function when unable to tolerate probiotics and fermented foods.
Are Xylitol, Sorbitol, and Other Sugar Alcohols Safe Replacements for Sugar?
In this installment of the sweetener series, we're exploring sources of sugar alcohol and whether or not they're a good alternative to other sweeteners.
Is Fibromyalgia Caused By SIBO and Leaky Gut?
Fibromyalgia is the second most common musculoskeletal ailment behind arthritis. Read on to learn more about possible causes and approaches for treatment.
Is Gluten Sensitivity Real?
A new study finds no difference in sensitivity for those on high- and low-gluten diets. Yet to suggest non-celiac gluten sensitivity doesn’t exist is wrong.
Can Quercetin Help Heal a Leaky Gut?
Quercetin is well-known for its anti-allergy properties, anti-cancer effects, and as an antioxidant. But did you know that it can heal leaky gut too?
Why You Need a ‘Digital Detox’ (And How to Do It Right)
Today we're discussing the why of a digital detox, the connection between high fat diets and endotoxemia, FODMAP sensitivities and how to rebuild your gut.