Probiotics — supplements containing helpful gut bacteria, and prebiotics — nondigestible carbohydrates that act as food for probiotics, have been the subject of much research in terms of making your gut as healthy as can possibly be. So why all this focus on your gut?

If you take this popular over-the-counter medicine, you could be setting yourself up for a destructive vitamin deficiency. And you may not know you have a problem until your memory starts disappearing, you suffer nerve damage and perhaps fall victim to anemia.

What foods cause your gut bacteria to produce gas? Most predominately it is the complex carbohydrates. When unhealthy bacteria feed on starches they produce the gases that can lead to the bloating, discomfort, or even worse symptons of irritable bowel syndrome…

Non-specific abdominal discomfort is a very common complaint among my patients, as well as many people across the country. These complaints often result from various causes that contribute to a perplexing disorder known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The cause can be as individual as the person, but there is hope…

If you have chronic health problems that doctors can’t solve — things like digestive issues, various mysterious aches and pains, or skin problems that never quite vanish — you’re likely eating something that is punishing your stomach.

A lot of people avoid wheat because it contains gluten, a protein that can be difficult for the body to digest. But it turns out gluten isn’t the only problem with wheat that can make you miserable and take a toll on your health…

You have been colonized, but it’s a good thing. Over the course of evolution, the human body and bacteria have developed a close, symbiotic relationship. They’ve become best buds, you could say.

Maybe you’ve used ginger to relieve symptoms of motion sickness in a tummy-soothing tea. Well, you’re taking good medicine according to research… Ginger is a great choice to diminish the pain of inflammatory bowel disease, but better yet, scientists have shown its benefits extend to reducing the risk of cancers associated with colitis.

There’s nothing worse than uncontrollable stomach acid ruining a meal. Take these signs seriously to avoid an ailment that can quickly escalate to a much more serious matter.

The fall season is an excellent time for a detoxifying cleanse. A gentle fall detox using a cleansing diet, natural supplements and mind-body methods such as meditative breathing, offers an ideal way to lighten our systems, improve digestion and increase overall well-being.

Maybe you never had a problem with it before, but that’s the sinister thing about gluten: Unlike allergies, which many people outgrow, you can grow into an autoimmune reaction to gluten. And more people do after 50…

With the right anti-inflammatory solutions and a special emphasis on nutrient dense superfoods and herbs, you can help beat summer bloat and enjoy greater energy and vitality into fall and the rest of the year!