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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 pharm

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 sym

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 pharm

Are the feelings of anxiety, reflux, belching, getting full fast, shallow breathing, or flatulence familiar to you? These are all common...