Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Functional Medicine
In general, we recommend that grains (particularly wheat) be consumed in moderation. This is because wheat/grains are generally more complex, require more digestive energy, interact with the intestinal bacteria more, tend to be inflammatory, can exacerbate...
Apr 22, 2018 | Blog, Functional Medicine
What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a functional condition in which there is bacterial growth in the stomach or upper portion of the small intestine. The stomach and upper small intestine is relatively sterile compared to the large intestine....
Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine, Pediatrics
Background information: Why a Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal System May be the Cause of Your Symptoms Infants and Toddlers present additional challenges when addressing gastrointestinal dysfunction. Firstly, they often do not have the skills or development to...
Mar 3, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine
“All diseases begin in the gut” – Hippocrates The function of the gastrointestinal system is intricately connected to the function of all the other organ systems in the body. Although we typically do not realize it, the gut is where you come into...
