Is Flaxseed Low FODMAP? Dietitian’s Guide to Flax for IBS and SIBO
I am sure at one point on your gut healing journey you have been told to “just add more fiber.” However, every time you try to add more fiber, it seems to make your bloating, gas, or constipation worse. One particular type of fiber that I often get asked about is flaxseed. It is often […]
Why Am I Bloated? What Your Bloat Pattern Is Telling You
If you have been bloated for so long that you don’t even know what is normal anymore, you are not alone. While bloating can present itself in different ways, so many of my clients describe the same experiences. They either wake up bloated, or they wake up flat and watch their stomach grow throughout the […]
Electrolytes and IBS: Do You Actually Need Them?
Electrolytes are everywhere right now. Open Instagram, walk down the grocery aisle, or scroll through TikTok and you will see endless brands telling you that you need to be drinking electrolytes every single day. They claim that they will fix your fatigue, bloating, brain fog, gut, sleep, and the list goes on. The industry is […]
Low Ferritin and SIBO: Why Iron Levels Remain Low
Low ferritin and SIBO is a pattern I see all the time in my practice. Many of my clients come in feeling exhausted, dealing with brain fog, noticing more hair shedding than usual, and often struggling with worsening gut symptoms, only to be told their labs are “normal” or to simply take an iron supplement. […]
Bad Breath and Gut Health: What is Really Happening?
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: bad breath (halitosis) and it’s relationship to gut health. If you’ve been dealing with halitosis and feel embarrassed, frustrated, or confused, you are not alone. Most people assume bad breath comes from garlic, coffee, or not brushing well enough. But when you’ve tried all the […]
SIBO vs. IBS: What Is the Difference?
If you have been dealing with bloating, irregular bowel movements, or abdominal pain, you have likely heard the terms IBS and even SIBO. You may have even been told you have one or both. But what is SIBO vs. IBS? While they are often grouped together, they are not the same, and understanding the difference […]
Thyroid and IBS and it’s Connection with SIBO
The connection between your thyroid and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is frequently overlooked, but it’s critical to look into for anyone struggling with chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or even hyperthyroidism, your thyroid may be playing a bigger role in your digestive symptoms than you […]