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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 […]
Chronic Constipation
I know that chronic constipation is not the most glamorous topic, but it certainly is an important one. Over 25% of Americans suffer from constipation. Doctors write over a million prescriptions for constipation per year, and roughly $725 million is spent annually on laxatives. Clearly this is a significant topic, […]