What is Leaky Gut?
Here’s what we’re going to cover What is Leaky Gut? How We Know What Causes Leaky Gut What Else Can Cause A Leaky Gut? Leaky gut is a term that is used online...
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What is SIBO?
Here’s what we’re going to cover Should Bacteria Be in the Small Intestine? The Bacterial Balancing Act Treating SIBO SIBO stands for small intestine bacterial overgrowth. It’s all the rage right now in...
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How Did I Get Candida?
Here’s what we’re going to cover Where is Candida Found in the Environment? So Why Did It Get Established in Me? Candida is a surprisingly common problem, especially considering how few doctors even...
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How Do I Know If I Have IBS?
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Various Symptoms of IBS What All Cases Of IBS Have In Common The Good News This is a really complicated question, much more than you’d...
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Everything You Need to Know About IBS and Colonoscopies
Most people with IBS will be referred to a gastroenterologist to rule out colon cancer and many other things. If you haven’t had a colonoscopy done, then I highly recommend that you do one....
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The Candida Die-Off Effect
Here’s what we’re going to cover What is the Candida Die-Off Effect? What Do You Mean By Feeling Worse? How Long Will the Die Off Last? How Do We Know It’s The Die-Off...
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The Microbiome: How To Treat A Candida Overgrowth
Here’s what we’re going to cover 1. The Diet 2. The Treatment 3. Knowledge and Patience This has got to be one of the most controversial and challenging issues in medicine and...
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The Microbiome: How To Test For Candida!
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Stool Test Antibody Tests Urine Tests Treating Presumptively First off, it is incredibly difficult to test for Candida. Even if you have had a stool test, most...
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The Causes of Brain Fog
Brain fog is a very common complaint from patients, yet you may be surprised to learn that doctors don’t study it in medical school, and there is no diagnosis called brain fog. Which is...
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Multiple Sclerosis and IBS
Here’s what we’re going to cover Are Multiple Sclerosis and IBS Related? Can MS Cause Gastrointestinal Problems? Bowel Problems You Might Have with Multiple Sclerosis Why Do You Gain Weight With MS? How...
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How To Test for Gluten Sensitivity
In some respects testing for gluten sensitivity is relatively easy. But like everything else in healthcare, there are all kinds of exceptions and challenges. The best way to test for reactions to gluten is...
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Garlic and the Microbiome: Good Food Reactions vs Bad Food Reactions
Over the last 25 years working with patients who react to foods, I’ve learned that there are many different types of food reactions, even good food reactions. And that some reactions serve a greater...
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Testing for Food Allergies and Food Intolerances
Here’s what we’re going to cover What’s the Difference Between An Allergy and An Intolerance? So What’s An Intolerance? So How Do You Test For Food Intolerances? Elimination Diets Let’s talk about testing...
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Do You Need Anesthesia for a Colonoscopy?
I’ve got what I think is a fascinating little secret about getting a colonoscopy that you deserve to know but most people don’t know, and I’ll share my personal story with you about...
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IBS vs. Colon Cancer: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
Here’s what we’re going to cover Can IBS be confused for colon cancer? Will a colonoscopy detect IBS? Does IBS Increase Your Risk of Developing Colon Cancer? Can You Have Both IBS and Colon...
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Candida Overgrowth Symptoms
A Candida overgrowth in the gut can cause a lot of different symptoms. These symptoms are so varied that you’d be forgiven if you wondered how they could all possibly be tied back to...
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Is Candida Overgrowth Real?
In my long career as an IBS specialist, I have been continuously fascinated by how common and how much impact Candida can have on the digestive tract, and how slow the general medical...
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Get Your Gut in Shape Before Going Back To School!
Every summer we get concerned parents and sick kids who come to see us because they’ve been having digestive problems that have been affecting their lives. So how can you get your gut in...
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Why Stress is NOT Causing Your IBS
Over the course of my career I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands of patients who were confident that stress was the cause of their irritable bowel syndrome. And I used to think that it...
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Can I Eat Gluten When I’m In Europe?
Here’s what we’re going to cover Is The Food In Europe Different Than In the US? Is Wheat Genetically Modified in the US? Is the Wheat Different in Europe? So Can I Eat It?...
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Is Celiac Disease Worse Than Gluten Sensitivity?
Here’s what we’re going to cover Where Does This Idea Come From, That Celiac Disease is Worse? The Facts About the Severity of Celiac Disease Why Haven’t We Heard About This Before? How Bad...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Gastritis
Here’s what we’re going to cover IBS vs Gastritis What is Gastritis and How Do You Diagnose It? What are the Symptoms of Gastritis? What are the Symptoms of IBS? Why Do Most People...
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How Are IBS and Hemorrhoids Similar?
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS Symptoms and Hemorrhoids Can You Have Hemorrhoids and IBS? Do I Have Hemorrhoids and IBS? Do Hemorrhoids Affect the Large Intestine How Do You...
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How are Colitis and IBS Similar?
Here’s what we’re going to cover What is the difference between IBS and colitis? Are there different types of colitis? Diagnosing IBS vs Colitis Can you have both IBS and colitis? How do You...
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Essentials of Inflammation Ep. 5: How To Determine The Cause of Inflammation
The number one cause of inflammation is food. So how can you know which food is the trigger? How do you determine the cause of inflammation? Before continuing on, might we suggest you go...
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Is IBS a Genetic Disorder?
If you have IBS, and your mom or dad or grandma or sister have IBS, does that mean that IBS is genetic? Yes and no. How’s that for an annoying opening? Is IBS Genetic...
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IBS vs Celiac – How Are They Similar
Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS and Celiac IBS Symptoms vs Celiac Disease Do I Have Celiac Disease or IBS? Does Gluten Make IBS Worse? Can You Have Both Celiac...
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Can IBS Cause Your Back Pain?
Here’s what we’re going to cover Does IBS Cause Back Pain? Why Does IBS Cause Back Pain? Other Areas of Pain With IBS How To Get Rid of IBS Back Pain Do you...
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What Foods Trigger IBS Attacks?
Everyone who gets IBS attacks wants to know what foods trigger IBS attacks. And if this happens to you, then you know that when you eat is when you usually start to have a...
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Essentials of Inflammation Ep. 4 – Everything We Know About Inflammatory Food Reactions We Learned From Gluten Intolerance
There is a TON of research on gluten intolerance and celiac disease. It’s the most well-known inflammatory food reaction on earth. And it can tell us exactly what can and does happen when our...
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