This is a long post so I’m starting with the good news and bottom line: eat whole foods from local farmers; avoid grains; eat LOTS of veggies; include fruits and nuts. Here’s the bad news: In a new CDC report, breads have been found to be a larger source of […]
Digestion
Ways with Whey
For those of you tolerant of dairy and making your own yogurt (see my Homemade Yogurt recipe under the Recipes tab), these are some great ideas to use with “leftover” whey. A change I would make is in the first recommendation: use it in your gluten-free baking (use coconut or […]
The Gut/Brain Connection
Gastro-intestinal health is a foundation of naturopathic medicine and it’s exciting to see research bearing this out. In addition, the brain connection with healthy gut is also key. Schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns you may have about optimizing your GI and brain health! Read more here.
Treatment for Reflux (GERD)
This article summarizes some of the causes of reflux, also referred to as GERD. In addition, a simple exercise may resolve the problem; or you made need to be tested for bacterial overgrowth of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). If you suffer from heartbern or reflux, please call.
Health Effects of Gluten
Please read this wonderful summary of research results regarding potential dangers of gluten in your diet! Click here.
SCD Support
If you’ve been prescribed or are on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, click here for a link to a great “how to” site. It includes e-books, information on starting the diet, and free podcasts, too.
SIBO support
This is a great support network for those addressing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): sibonation
Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Elaine Gottschall’s book, Breaking the Vicious Cycle, is an excellent resource for improving your gastro-intestinal health. The diet can be an excellent part of a treatment–consult your physician. Click here for more information.
Link with Antibiotic use and Crohn’s
This article summarizes recent research linking antibiotic use to Crohn’s disease. Use antibiotics judiciously–your naturopathic physician can guide you to alternatives, limiting use of antibiotics and reducing the risk of complications. Click here to read more about antibiotics and Crohn’s.
Our diets can also impact our viral “load”.
Research has revealed that our diets can change not only our bacterial content in our body, but also our viral content. This article summarizes their results and also has a link to more easy-to-understand information on human microbiology.
