The Top 5 Ways PPIs Can Make You Worse
Here’s what we’re going to cover What Are PPIs? So, What’s The Problem? Why Do You Need Stomach Acid? Not Having Enough Stomach Acid Increases A Lot of Risk What You Should Do ...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover What Are PPIs? So, What’s The Problem? Why Do You Need Stomach Acid? Not Having Enough Stomach Acid Increases A Lot of Risk What You Should Do ...
Read More →Many people who have IBS are either losing weight or having trouble putting on weight, and this topic is particularly important to me personally, because I’ve had the same problem. So I’m excited to...
Read More →This is the first in my new series of videos where I react to the most popular videos out there on IBS. I’ll tell you straight up what I think of the content...
Read More →Over the years I’ve seen many patients who express that they feel drunk or hungover even though they don’t drink alcohol. This can be incredibly frustrating and confusing, but it happens and there...
Read More →People with IBD, or Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, can also have irritable bowel syndrome. This is rarely talked about, so let’s shed some light on this issue. IBS and IBD are two...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover Is IBS Genetic? Is IBS Preventable? What Causes IBS? You may have found that you aren’t the only person in your family to suffer from IBS. That may...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover What is IBS -C? What Other Symptoms Might You Have with IBS-C? What Causes IBS-C? How to Treat IBS-C There are many different forms of IBS, and IBS-C...
Read More →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...
Read More →We all experience embarrassing moments and “Why me?” moments. As doctors at the IBS Treatment Center, We’ve heard more than a few tales of unpleasant situations. Yet, there is one patient’s story that sticks...
Read More →Parasites are a known cause of IBS. Symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, cramps, nausea, poor digestion, fatigue, muscle aches, bleeding, rectal itching, abdominal pain. Parasites cannot live without you. You provide them living...
Read More →If you have been diagnosed with IBS, it is likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep, and to...
Read More →The inability to lose weight as well as the inability to gain weight are frequently two sides of the same coin. Food allergies and sensitivities, gastrointestinal bacterial infections, yeast, and parasites can all interfere...
Read More →A recent patient at the IBS Treatment Center in Seattle. Jennifer is a competitive dancer. She has IBS along with daily nausea and reflux. Additionally, Jennifer was finding it more and more difficult to...
Read More →Great panel discussion with Dr. Stephen Wangen from the IBS Treatment Center and a round table discussion. Education is the best way to understand what’s going on with your body! Dr. WangenDr. Wangen is...
Read More →Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea or abdominal pain often wonder if they have a problem with their gallbladder. Problems with the gallbladder can indeed cause...
Read More →For the second time this month, Dr. Stephen Wangen is scheduled to appear on KING 5’s New Day (March 26th episode) to discuss IBS and the unique approach that the IBS Treatment Center offers...
Read More →Reason #1 One major obstacle to figuring out which foods are problematic is that, even on an elimination diet, you may not have truly eliminated all of your allergenic foods. Assumptions are often made...
Read More →The United State District Court; District of New Jersey has issued a notice of proposed settlement in a case involving Aetna, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (not including Coventry Health Care, Inc.). The...
Read More →A recent article from US News highlights a study that finds that Contrary to popular belief, the biggest reason for the rise in U.S. health care spending is not an aging population or patient...
Read More →Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a diagnosis given to patients when the doctor can’t find anything wrong. It implies that the problem isn’t all that severe and is likely mostly in the patient’s head....
Read More →A few recent case studies from the IBS Treatment Center on celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Case #1: 27 year old male with loose stools, gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, inability to gain weight, acne...
Read More →One major obstacle to figuring out which foods are problematic for you is that, even on an elimination diet, you may not have truly eliminated all of your allergenic foods. Assumptions are often made...
Read More →(image thanks to youbeauty.com) If you have been diagnosed with IBS, it is likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and...
Read More →What is anemia? Anemia is a common blood disorder that is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) and/or poorly formed red blood cells. These are the cells in your blood...
Read More →At least 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with IBS. The drug companies are beginning to tap into this hefty target market by offering medicines aimed at relieving the symptoms of IBS. These drugs...
Read More →Stomach acid is your primary defense against food-borne infections. Stomach acid is vital to good health. It is the first major step in breaking down your food, which is so critical to proper nutrition....
Read More →(img thanks to redcedarwellness) This Chinese study certainly seems to get it right. From NIH.gov: OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the role of food intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (D-IBS). METHODS: Specific immunoglobulin...
Read More →Digestion should be the natural process of an exquisitely complex system that converts food into the materials needed for life: vitamins, minerals, fats, amino acids (proteins), and sugars (carbohydrates). From the average person’s point...
Read More →Constipation is one of the primary symptoms defined as IBS. The two major factors for defining constipation are the frequency of bowel movements and their firmness. One sign that your digestive system is functioning...
Read More →(image thanks to etsu.edu) If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, it’s likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep,...
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