Monthly Archives: August 2016


Time to Get Rid of SIBO

SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a pesky problem, but it is treatable. You have options when it comes to treating SIBO — pharmaceutical antibiotics or herbal antibiotics. Research supports that herbal antibiotics are as effective as conventional, and they don’t require a prescription or a long wait to get an initial appointment with a gastroenterologist. [1] After my breath […]


Too Much Is Not Good

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or more commonly referred to as SIBO, is much more common than many healthcare providers are acknowledging.  According to Dr Axe, ” It’s more prevalent than previously believed, and it occurs in many people suffering from IBS and certain other underlying conditions.” [1] [2]  In fact, for me, I came to question “if” SIBO might be […]


Gut Zoo

Gut bugs, or gut zoo, is a topic that usually doesn’t see the light of day. A topic your kids probably respond with “TMI, Mom.”  But your health and wellbeing depend on the health of your microbiome. So what is a microbiome? According to Dr Robynne Chutkan, author of The Microbiome Solution and Gutbliss, “The microbiome refers to all of […]


Wellness Journey – Part 1

Wellness generally means a healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. Like many people, I long for feeling well, especially digestively and mentally. Wellness: the state of being in good health I define wellness in more tangible terms — feeling my very best and having the energy to do everything I […]