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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Essentials of Inflammation Ep 3: The Most Common Trigger of Inflammation
Previously in this series on inflammation I’ve covered the one thing that causes ALL inflammation, which is your immune system, and I’ve been talking about things that trigger the immune system to generate that...
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Essentials of Inflammation Ep. 2: The Things That Trigger the Immune System to Generate Inflammation
In my previous video I explained that fundamentally, the immune system is responsible for inflammation. But something must trigger the immune system to create inflammation. So what are the things that trigger the immune...
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Essentials of Inflammation Ep. 1: The One Cause of ALL Inflammation
The One Cause of ALL Inflammation may sound like a trick topic, but it’s not. This is super critical for understanding how to be healthy and to stop inflammation. SO what is the main...
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IBS vs IBD. What is the Difference?
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...
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Crohn’s Disease vs IBS
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...
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All About IBS Flare Ups: Prevention and Treatment
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...
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IBS in Children: Treatment, Cause, Signs and Symptoms
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...
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IBS and Your Period – Things to Know
Here’s what we’re going to cover How Does IBS Affect Periods? IBS and Ovulation: Can IBS Delay or Stop Your Period? Can IBS Feel Like Ovary or Pelvic Pain? Summary IBS can affect your...
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How Can IBS Affect the Bladder?
How can IBS affect the bladder? Let me count the ways. But before we do that, we need to understand why there is such a strong connection. The Connection Between the Bladder and the...
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Can IBS Cause Prostate Problems?
It may seem strange to ask this question, “Can IBS cause prostate problems?” However, these two areas are in fact more closely related than you may think. The Connection Between IBS and Prostatitis The...
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How To Safely Manage IBS and Pregnancy
IBS and pregnancy are underappreciated and understudied yet surprisingly common issues. Pregnancy without IBS is challenging enough. Pregnancy with IBS can significantly affect both the mother and the developing fetus and, deserves far more...
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IBS in Women Signs and Symptoms
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...
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IBS in Men Signs and Symptoms
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...
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Getting Help For Peri and Post-Menopausal Digestive Problems
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...
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Are You Having Digestive Problems Since Having Covid?
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?...
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Everything You Need to Know About IBS Testing
In my 20 years of experience treating patients for IBS, I’ve administered hundreds of tests on thousands of patients. I’ll guide you through the process, explain the types of testing available, and what you...
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