Do you have adrenal fatigue and/or a digestive disorder?  Do you feel like you may have cracked the nut and found a path not paved with daily sprints to the bathroom and constant low energy? Is it disappointing that this path seems to be paved with a restrictive diet?  Low FODMAP, GAPS, or SCD got … Continue reading Adrenal fatigue, SIBO and IBS: A common link and possible cure?

There are many aspects of the gut that help prevent infection by microbes.  I've spent a lot of time covering bile and its antimicrobial effects.  Now it's time to look at some of the physical properties in the gut. The epithelial cells that form the wall of the gut function to keep unwanted particles out.  … Continue reading The amazing and powerful ways your gut keeps you healthy

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth(SIBO) is commonly found in people with IBS.  The small intestine houses a miniscule number of bacteria when compared to the colon.  When bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, it can cause symptoms of IBS.  This includes: Nausea Gas/bloating Diarrhea Malnutrition Weight loss Hormonal imbalance Mood/anxiety disorders Fatigue Ironically, the small intestine … Continue reading 10 reasons why people with SIBO should care about bile