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Soy WHAT? It’s not all that it’s cracked up to be
This post was originally an email that I sent out to my email subscribers that got so much feedback & commentary I thought it really should be a blog, too. Caveat: this post is an overview, a skating over of all the *beef* I have with soy, with some loopholes […]
Gluten Free Alcohol
I get a lot of questions about being gluten-free and which alcohols are OK to consume, and so wanted to put together this guide. A few words first… The National Institute of Health?s Celiac awareness campaign, the Canadian celiac center, the celiac center at Columbia Presbyterian and celiac.com maintains that […]
How to Reduce Gas and Bloating
An enormous percentage of the population experiences uncomfortable flatulence, gas and bloating on a weekly and sometimes even a daily basis. We think this is normal, but in fact it is not and often gas and bloating are symptoms of something else afoot in either the diet, the gastrointestinal system, […]
Celiac, Gluten Free and still having symptoms?
Being diagnosed with celiac disease can bring both relief – for finally having an answer – and a whole new set of worries ? ?what do I do now?? Learning how to navigate the grocery store, schools, parties, restaurants and venues can be a daunting task. Luckily, due to an […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS as it is lovingly abbreviated, affects nearly 50 million Americans. What is interesting about this syndrome ? you will note that it is not a disease ? its definition describes not what it is, but what it is not. IBS is not an anatomical or […]
A Different Type of Food Sensitivity, Histamine Intolerance
Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an enzyme that your body uses to break down ingested histamine. There are a wide variety of foods that contain histamine, and it is DAO’s job to break this histamine down. DAO also helps with the integrity of the gut lining, protecting us from leaky gut […]
Natural Relief for Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and heartburn are terms that describe stomach acid backing up into the lower esophagus from the stomach. Acid reflux can be quite common, in fact, the vast majority of adults will experience reflux at some point in our lives. Typically, reflux is transient and […]
SIBO Detector
Do you want answers and solutions for SIBO? Let’s get you tested… As a participant in SIBO Detector, I am thrilled to offer you a unique opportunity to get to the bottom of your small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). This is a customized lab service that I am offering for […]
Stool testing for dysbiosis & Candida overgrowth
While the entire topic of dysbiosis, Candida overgrowth, signs, symptoms, risk factors & treatments is heavily nuanced, the diagnosis of overgrowth of Candida in the gut is straight forward: stool testing. The problem with blood tests Blood tests (IgG, IgA) are NOT diagnostic for current overgrowth of Candida albicans. They […]
Bloated? Check in with these 4 things
Bloating is an uncomfortable situation that can have hundreds of causes, making it frustrating too. Sometimes the cause for bloating is obvious and easy to find, and other times it is more elusive and layered. For many, bloating not simply physical discomfort. Embarrassment, social isolation and the frustration that comes with […]
Dysbiosis: have you overlooked this cause of symptoms?
Have you ever noticed that many digestive symptoms are general? Bloating, gas, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea…these are common symptoms that can be explained by dozens of different reasons. Bloating is not specific to any one digestive disorder, being shared instead by many. Often overlooked as cause for digestive symptoms is […]
SIBO: small intestine bacterial overgrowth
SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a real clinger. . Rarely arising independently on its own, it is found in tandem with a number of other digestive disorders and distresses. . IBS, gallstones & gallbladder trouble, gallbladder removal, fatty liver, Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disorders/IBD (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) and […]
I hit my head, parts 1-3
Today is something way off track from my typical messages & musings. February 2017, I fell off a hoverboard and landed forward, smashing the right side of my face. I do not remember the fall. I do not remember 30 minutes after the fall. Short term memory is stored in […]