Category: Digestive Health

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) are a class of drugs for treating acid reflux and ulcers in the stomach.  They work by reducing the amount of

What is Laryngoeseophageal Reflux (LPR)?  Acid reflux is a very common gastrointestinal disorder.  In western culture, 1 in 5 people experience acid reflux.  Most people

The Business Research Company reported that the global sales of digestive enzyme products was worth $405 million in 2019 and is expected to reach $663

About 2/3 of my patients have already tried probiotics before they come to see me.  Some find them very helpful.  Most don’t feel that they

The treatment for Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) can be categorized into two groups: Reduce the overgrowth and Repair the damage done.  For this part

The treatment for Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) can be categorized by two groups: Reduce the overgrowth and Repair the damage done.  For this part

The digestive system is composed of several different organs that work together to break down the food we eat, absorb nutrients for use in the

When I work with my patients who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), I always talk about the SCD diet during the first visit, because it

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a very common condition that causes chronic abdominal pain, gas/bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.  Here’s a visual that can help

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.  In the United States, there are 15 billion people

One of the common threads between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is the imbalanced growth of bacteria. Although the diseases are