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SIBO and SIFO
SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth is a common problem I see on a day to day basis. SIBO affects a large number of people especially those with Celiac, IBS, or other gut related issues. It can often be difficult to treat and some patients feel better only to seemingly relapse shortly thereafter. In this article, I not only want to address SIBO but also its cousin SIFO. SIFO is…
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Also known as autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the top causes of hypothyroidism in America and it is becoming more and more prevalent. Thyroid disorders affect women more than men and it is often missed. Extreme fatigue is one of the primary symptoms experienced. By the time Hashimoto’s is noticed, if at all, the damage has often been done. Thankfully more and more doctors are screening for it….
Ulcerative Colitis and Leaky Gut, Part 2
Last week, I introduced the topic of ulcerative colitis. I talked about what it is and the conventional and natural treatments. I also mentioned that not all treatments are created equal. In other words, just because it is natural does not mean the root cause is being addressed. Now I want to break down the root cause, leaky gut and what causes it. This will be an over-simplification, for a…
Natural Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis, Part 1
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD for short, is an issue effecting about 1.3% of adults in the US.1 Now that is an old stat from 2015, it has certainly increased since then. Most are diagnosed in their 20s or 30s.1 The two most common are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Crohn’s is inflammation within the whole digestive tract whereas the UC is only the large intestine or colon. Ulcerative…
Treating Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are a common issues not just in these sports. But they can really interrupt your game. It is not unique to them either. Many people experience different types of elbow pain and it can be quite frustrating. It gets in the way of work too. Loss of productivity can be a major issue. In this article, I want to tease out a little more about…
Treating Frozen Shoulder
This may be a new one to some of you. For those who have dealt with it, they know it all too well. Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is not a fun problem to have. It is incredibly painful and burdensome. As it progresses your ability to move your shoulder becomes limited, hence frozen. In this article I will break it down for you. I will also lay out what…