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Emily Wolbers, ND
- May 31, 2019
- 2 min
All About SIBO
SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is one of my specialties in terms of what I treat. SIBO occurs when there is too much bacteria in the small intestine. Today's post will highligh symptoms of SIBO, Risk Factors for Developing SIBO, and Naturopathic Treatment Options. Bacterial overgrowth can cause symptoms such as: Bloating Gas Abdominal pain Constipation and/or diarrhea Nausea Heartburn SIBO is a common cause of IBS, and they often present with the same symptoms.
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Mar 29, 2019
- 2 min
Fungal Overgrowth: Candida, SIFO, Yeast Infections, and more.
I know this isn't the most glamorous topic, but it's an important one and more prevalent that you might think. Candida albicans is fungus that is part of normal flora. That means some Candida is suppose to be in the body, genitals, GI tract, and skin. The problem is when there is too much, yeast overgrowth occurs, which leads to pesky symptoms. Since Candida is part of normal flora, overgrowth symptoms can occur in many places. It may manifest as an itchy rash, diarrhea, flat
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Mar 22, 2019
- 2 min
Bloated Belly Blues
I hate feeling bloated. It's one of those sensations that just puts me in a bad mood, and I have a feeling I'm not alone in that. Bloating is a common symptom in the GI tract and is caused by one thing... Gas. So let's put on our naturopathic brain and get to the root cause; what causes the gas? Gas typically forms in the colon AKA the large intestine where lots of bacteria live. These bacteria ferment carbohydrates that aren't digested in the small intestine. This is normal
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Feb 19, 2019
- 1 min
Irritable Bowel, Irritable Me
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal disorder. It acts as a catch-all diagnosis for symptoms of abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is defined by having abdominal pain or discomfort at least 1 day per week for the past 3 months. Symptoms improve after having a bowel movement and are often associated with a change in stool frequency or appearance. Looking at this list of symptoms, its no wonder that
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Jan 25, 2019
- 1 min
Traveler's Diarrhea: Cause of SIBO
"How was your vacation?" "Oh it was lovely! The beaches were pristine. The sun felt amazing. The only bad thing was that I got sick..." Traveler's diarrhea affects over 25,000 travelers per day. That's 10 million people per year! Traveler's diarrhea, AKA acute gastroenteritis, occurs from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It most commonly occurs from eating raw fruits and vegetables or drinking tap water, and the most common bacterial culprits are E.coli, Shigell
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Yoga Poses for Digestive Ease
Eat too much during the holidays? Me too. Here are a few yoga poses to get the digestive system moving and relieve some discomfort from fullness. Trikonasana (Triangle pose) -- bring feet twice as wide as the shoulders, point toes of one foot away, bring one hand on to the shin or a block, raise other hand high, keep both legs straight, gaze up or down. This pose improves digestion and stimulates appetite. Paschimottanasana (Forward bending pose) -- keep both legs straight, f
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Oct 5, 2018
- 2 min
When life gives you lemons, eat them!
Get rid of post-meal bloating once and for all! Today's blog post is all about digestive tonics -- substances that stimulate and soothe the GI tract. One of the most common tonics I turn to in my practice is bitters...yes, the exact kind you put in your cocktails! The original use of bitters is traced back to ancient Egypt and further developed in the Middle Ages. Medicinal herbs were infused in jars of wine or distilled alcohol and were placed on shelves in later-day pharmac
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Sep 21, 2018
- 1 min
Ubiquitous IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal disorder, likely because it acts as a catch-all diagnosis. Symptoms of IBS can include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or both. IBS is defined by having abdominal pain or discomfort at least 1 day per week for the past 3 months. Symptoms improve after having a bowel movement and are often associated with a change in stool frequency or appearance. There are many poss
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Aug 3, 2018
- 1 min
What is SIBO?
Before we dive in, here's an anatomy check on what's inside the abdomen. After the stomach - where food is churned - food enters the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs most nutrients from our food. Normally, the small intestine has some bacteria, but not very much. Next, food enters the large intestine AKA the colon, where lots of healthy bacteria live and a few other nutrients are absorbed. Lastly, food enters the rectum and is excreted as stool. SIBO, small intest
Emily Wolbers, ND
- Jul 27, 2018
- 2 min
Blood Type Diet Synopsis
Choosing foods to eat according to your blood type is one of the many ways to individualize a diet to work best for your body. Dr. Peter D'Adamo wrote an entire book on blood type diets, called "Eat Right for Your Type". The book includes the history of blood types and why they are different, what foods are best and worst for each blood type, sample meal plans, and lifestyle choices that most benefit each blood type. Today's blog post will give a simple overview of the blood
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