IBS affects women at nearly twice the rate of men, with distinct symptom patterns tied to hormonal cycles. Here’s what makes IBS different in women and how to manage it.
At a Glance Celiac disease is autoimmune, confirmed by serology and duodenal biopsy, and carries serious long-term complications if untreated. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) has no biomarker and is diagnosed by exclusion. Testing for celiac must be done while eating gluten; going gluten-free before testing makes results uninterpretable. NCGS may be partially caused by FODMAPs…
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth causes bloating, gas, and diarrhea, but it can also trigger brain fog, fatigue, and nutrient deficiencies. Here’s how to recognize the full picture.
The most common Crohn’s disease symptoms are chronic diarrhea, crampy lower right abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Up to 40% of people with IBD also develop joint, skin, eye or mouth symptoms, and some warning signs need urgent care.
Why SIBO causes severe bloating, how to tell if SIBO is behind your symptoms, and practical strategies for relief — from diet modifications to targeted supplements.
Treating SIBO requires more than killing bacteria. Here’s how antibiotic and herbal protocols work, why prokinetics matter, and how to address the root causes that drive recurrence.
Colon hydrotherapy flushes the large intestine with 15 to 20 gallons of warm, filtered water over a 30 to 45 minute session. It may briefly ease bloating and constipation, but a 2009 systematic review found no rigorous evidence of benefit for general health.
A comprehensive guide to SIBO — hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide types, breath testing, antibiotic and herbal treatments, diet strategies, root causes, and prevention.
Repairing a leaky gut starts with what you eat. Here's the evidence on which foods restore barrier integrity, which ones damage it, and a practical framework for gut healing.
At a Glance Triggers: Stress, specific foods, hormonal changes, poor sleep, illness, and antibiotic use Immediate relief: Peppermint oil, heat, gentle movement, low-FODMAP foods, hydration Medications for acute flares: Loperamide (diarrhea-predominant), laxatives (constipation-predominant), antispasmodics, simethicone When to seek urgent care: Blood in stool, fever, severe weight loss, symptoms waking you from sleep Prevention: Identify triggers,…
