Stress can create hypersensitivity to gut sensations. Some of our patients develop bloating and distension of the abdomen due to a heightened awareness and attention to their gastrointestinal system, which is common in IBS. In this case, the gut-brain axis may generate feelings of stomach distensio...
What does a just society look like, and how do we go about creating one? In this compelling talk, Father Rod Bower tackles the barriers everyone must overcome, to... null Do we have the [Human] energy to be kind? A recent research collaboration between The University of Sydney Busi...
Just because your app is in the store does not mean you are going to start making millions tomorrow. Marketing is a must. Sadly, marketing cannot just be added onto this guide as “Step 13”. It’s got quite a few steps of its own. So, now that you know how to make an app, I...
Begin by looking at your symptoms and your health timeline. When discussing anemia symptoms with a functional medicine practitioner, it is important for them to know if you may have low stomach acid, SIBO, or anH. pyloriinfection, as all of these factors can affect the absorption of iron and...
Another digestion-related risk factor for B12 deficiency is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, commonly known as SIBO, which may be present in up to 50 percent of people with Hashimoto’s. The bacteria “eat” this vitamin and produce a molecule that is similar to the structure of B12 —...
But just because a gene is present in the body does not mean it will lead to a disease or dysfunction.The truth we share with all our patients is that genes are NOT your destiny, but they ARE your TENDENCY! In other words, the genes you inherit depend on environmental signals inside an...
How long does a breast yeast infection last? It varies from person to person, we are all different and women can have this to different degrees. The worse it is the longer it will take to get rid of it. In extreme cases all you might be able to do is keep it at bay until you ...
Since my frothing thermometer does not read below 100℉, I use my digital thermometer to accurately determine that the milk is below 90℉. Step 7. Add the yogurt starter Pour about a 1/4 cup of your room temperature milk into a clean, large measuring cup (don’t use the cup you ...
Note: since SIBO is so common for those with diverticulosis, this step may need to wait until that has been treated, and may not be appropriate for some people. Magnesium supplementation can also be very useful for people with constipation. Given that only about half of US adults consume ...
Treat SIBO As I mentioned, the data show strong correlations between GERD and SIBO. While this chronic disease can be particularly difficult to address, it’s essential that you treat SIBO. Antibiotics are somewhat successful, but recurrence develops in almost half of all patients within one year...