What is a food allergy? This is one of my favorite topics. It’s incredibly important for millions of people, most of whom don’t even know it yet, and it’s a very confusing topic. To...
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Stomach acid is vital to good health. It is the first major step in breaking down your food, which is critical to proper nutrition. The myth is that you are what you eat. But...
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(img thanks to realsimple.com) In order to cure acid reflux disease, you must remove the cause of the problem and promote the healing process. The following are the most common causes: Food allergies: In...
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(img from womens-health-advice) We often receive calls asking if we treat Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, and the answer is an emphatic “YES!” Though the IBS Treatment Center was originally founded with an emphasis...
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(img thanks to bornangels.com) Milk allergy or dairy allergy are the most common food allergies seen in my practice and cause a multitude of health problems. Dairy may be the most misunderstood food of...
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(img thanks to parkhurstexchange.com) Food allergies may be one of the most prevalent health problems in our country and are certainly the biggest problem that I see in my clinic. But if you’re like...
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Inside This Article Yeast Overgrowths are Common Problems Antibiotics are the Key Cause of Yeast Overgrowths Many Symptoms of a Yeast Overgrowth Testing for Yeast Overgrowths Treating Yeast Overgrowths What is a Yeast Overgrowth?...
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Villous atrophy is a sign of celiac disease. Villi are small finger-like extensions of the lining of the intestine that are visible only under the microscope. Celiac disease is a hereditary allergy to gluten...
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(img thanks to hispanicallyspeakingnews.com) Americans consume an estimated $2 billion per year in over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol, Advil and Motrin. These drugs are not without side-effects and it doesn’t take as much as you...
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Over the years many people have told us that after a meal they feel like they could easily lie down and take a nap. This is not normal behavior, but it is fairly common...
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(img thanks to motherearthnews.com) It might be surprising to find us writing about headaches, but they are so frequently caused by the same things that cause digestive problems that they have been begging for...
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Most physicians are trained to think of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as stress induced or as a type of psychosomatic disorder. This is because there has not been an easy medication cure for IBS,...
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At least 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with IBS. Drug companies are beginning to tap into this hefty target market by offering medicines aimed at relieving the symptoms of IBS. These drugs alter...
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(img thanks linkcure.blogspot.com) Lactose intolerance is a deficiency in the enzyme lactase. Lactase is the enzyme that digests the milk sugar lactose. People with a lactose intolerance typically experience an upset stomach, bloating, gas,...
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(image thanks to iuhealth.org) The body can be allergic to any food, therefore any food allergy is capable of causing inflammation and arthritis. This includes Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and undefined joint pains. This...
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(image thanks to herbaldiet.wordpress.com) Many patients who have digestive problems are also anemic due to low iron or low vitamin B12 levels, as noted by Dr. Juckett in American Family Physician. This problem causes...
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Have you had a colonoscopy thinking that it would solve your digestive problem? Are you considering having a colonoscopy in the hopes that it will be the answer to your G.I. troubles? Read on...
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Most physicians are trained to think of IBS as stress induced or as a type of psychosomatic disorder. There has not been an easy medication cure for IBS, therefore it has been framed in...
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(image thanks to soulpancake.com) “Nearly all medications may cause diarrhea as a side effect.” This is a direct quote from the National Institute of Health’s MedlinePlus website. “Nearly all medications.” That may be difficult...
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(image thanks to fivehundredpoundpeeps.blogspot.com) 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....
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(image thanks to kelownaceliac.org)c Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and is responsible for the springiness and stretchiness of bread. Allergies and intolerances to gluten have been the subject of...
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Although not a major focus at our clinic, one of the more interesting connections to the identification and removal of food allergies from their diet has been for some patients a significant and relatively...
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Doctors tend to believe that side-effects from medications are rare. It’s a survival mechanism. Doctors are human, and they certainly don’t want to think that they may be harming their patient. Therefore they assume...
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(image thanks to glutenfreehelp.info) Celiac disease is a hereditary allergy to gluten that results in damage to the small intestine. Common symptoms include loose stools, fatigue, weight loss and generally poor health. However, symptoms...
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The biggest misconception about IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is that it defines a specific medical condition. IBS is, by definition, just a group of symptoms affecting the digestive tract that haven’t been explained. Unlike...
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(image thanks to hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.com) 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...
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(image thanks to blogs.forward.com) Food patch testing for irritable bowel syndrome. Authors: Stierstorfer MB, Sha CT, Sasson M. Source East Penn Dermatology PC, North Wales, Pennsylvania; — BACKGROUND: The traditional classification of irritable bowel...
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Our intestines are a rich and thriving ecosystem, when we are healthy. The massive surface of our intestines (about the same as a tennis court) provides everything needed for life – space, moisture, and...
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What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a hereditary allergy to gluten that results in damage to the small intestine.Common symptoms include loose stools, fatigue, weight loss and generally poor health. However, symptoms can...
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(image thanks to lexington.va.gov) 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...
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