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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →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...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS and IBD Diagnosing IBS vs IBD IBS Symptoms vs IBD Symptoms How To Tell If You Have IBS vs IBD Can You Have IBS...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover The Difference Between IBS and Crohn’s Disease IBS Symptoms vs Crohn’s Symptoms Diagnosing IBS vs Crohn’s Disease How To Tell If You Have IBS vs Crohn’s Disease Can...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover IBS Flare Up Symptoms What does an IBS Flare Up Feel Like? How Long Does An IBS Flare Up Last? What To Do When You Get An IBS...
Read More →Here’s what we’re going to cover Symptoms of IBS in Children Can IBS Affect Potty Training? Can Babies Have IBS? Are You Born with IBS? IBS Age of Onset Does IBS Cause Fever? Treatment...
Read More →Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women is one of the most prevalent female health issues today. IBS is more common in women than in men (although it is not uncommon in men). In men...
Read More →There are some key differences between IBS in men and women, and it’s important to acknowledge and address those differences. How Many Men Are Affected by IBS? IBS is often considered to be a...
Read More →If you are one of the women who has noticed an increase in digestive problems associated with the onset of menopause, you might be surprised to know that are not alone. Nearly...
Read More →Do you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, reflux/heartburn, or abdominal pain, or bloating? And if you do have any of those symptoms, did they start largely after having contracted covid?...
Read More →Diverticulitis, although not Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is closely related to IBS. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is the diagnosis given to people who develop inflammation as a result of diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is the presence...
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 →I always had a nervous stomach my whole life, but it was nothing serious until part-way through college when I started having some major digestive problems. I was beginning to feel like I was...
Read More →An excerpt from our January 2015 e-newsletter. Click HERE to read the entire article. It’s not uncommon for Jennifer to hear, “Mommy, I have a tummy ache.” Her daughter, Lauren, complains about stomach pain...
Read More →A great letter from a former patient. “In the third grade I remember complaining constantly about having stomach aches and was actually put on anti-anxiety medication. I have struggled with this throughout my 52...
Read More →Dr. Stephen Wangen sits & talks with a former patient and his mother about the child’s (cured) digestive problems. Dr. WangenDr. Stephen Wangen is the award winning author of two books on solving digestive...
Read More →We commonly hear from patients that they feel exhausted all of the time. If it happens to you it might seem normal. You may think that your body is just spending a lot of...
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 →What makes a bad bacteria bad? The worst bacteria (the ugly) either directly destroy tissue by feeding upon it or produce a toxin that destroys tissue. Other bacteria (the bad) react negatively to food,...
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...
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