Most of us are well-versed on how our digestive system works after we eat.  How it mashes food, tosses in some digestive enzymes, and mixes it up so it can be broken down and absorbed. But did you know that your gut is actually working 24/7, even when you’re not eating?  In fact, what goes … Continue reading Bile, stress, and the migrating motor complex

There are gut health benefits to feeling hungry that show avoiding hunger is a bad idea. Unfortunately, many people experience hunger when they work to address their circadian rhythms. For the most part, syncing up circadian rhythms causes a person to feel better.  This includes: A positive emotional response Better digestion Increased alertness and energy … Continue reading Gut health benefits of feeling hungry

How to fix constipation? It’s a question that people with constipation would love to know the answer to. I know many people look to motility aids as a means to address it. But the problem with this approach is that it focuses on a symptom rather than the underlying cause of the problem. As a … Continue reading How to fix constipation with circadian rhythms

The gut is under heavy circadian regulation, and circadian disruption can cause a number of problems when it comes to gut function.  Fortunately, many of these issues can be corrected through modifying your behavior. Whether you’re talking about SIBO, IBS, IBD, gastroparesis, or any of the number of functional gut disorders out there, all can … Continue reading 10 ways optimizing circadian rhythms can help fix the gut

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