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Stopping GLP-1 Receptor Agonists… Why and How to Plan an “Exit Strategy” for Your Patients

In recent years, the pharmaceutical landscape has seen the emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) such as semaglutide ...
MicrobiomeNutritional Medicine

The Ever-Evolving Microbiome: Part Two

Crafting a personalized probiotic protocol that changes across the lifespan, to meet your patients' needs at every age and stage of life.
AllergiesImmune Health

Surviving Seasonal Allergies

As spring approaches, tree pollen counts soar–and so does the influx of patients with congestion, itching, sneezing and watery, irritated ...
Food Allergies

Beneficial Bacteria Fight Milk Allergies

In a study published in Allergology International, researchers show that a common strain of probiotic—Bifidobacteria—can improve treatment outcomes for children with milk allergies.
Cardiovascular HealthLifestyle Medicine

Another Reason to Get Fit

It is well-known that being physically unfit at a young age is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease ...
Botanical MedicineCognitive Health

Herbal Remedy Shows Promise for Stroke-Related Cognitive Impairment

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. More than half ...
Children's HealthPregnancy

Researchers Uncover Link Between Exercise, Breastfeeding, and Childhood Obesity

Check out any forum for expectant mothers online, and you’re apt to find a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding—specifically whether ...
Weight loss

Acknowledging Gender Differences in Obesity Research

With the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s timely to review the differences in women’s health research ...
Cardiovascular HealthNutritional Medicine

Heart Health Protocol

This paper will scientifically justify supporting heart health using three critical dietary supplements. I have utilized the following three supplements in clinical practice and have ...

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The Missing Piece in SIBO Treatment: Beyond Eradication

Eradicating the overgrowth with antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs can certainly reduce the overgrowth and resolve symptoms. However, it’s imperative to work upstream on the root causes that allowed the overgrowth in the first place for long-term success. Otherwise, recurrence is likely and ...

Adjunctive Therapies Improve Clinical Outcomes in SIBO

A randomized controlled trial published in the journal Nutrients studied the effects of herbal supplements and probiotics alongside antibiotics and a low FODMAPs diet for SIBO. 179 patients diagnosed with SIBO via breath testing were enrolled in the study. Patients received breath ...

Is Your Clinical Approach to SIBO Treatment Leading to Recurrence? (Podcast)

Why is SIBO (small intestinal bowel overgrowth) challenging to treat? Might the issue lie in hasty diagnoses and repetitive treatments without deeply exploring the root cause of SIBO? Could its persistent nature be attributed to the common approach of using antibiotics or ...

Why Use Breath Testing for SIBO and IBS?

You see patients in your office with chronic digestive issues, such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps all the time. First, you may want to rule out irritable bowel diseases and other serious gastrointestinal issues. At this point, many doctors may ...

SIBO & NAFLD – Cause, Effect or Bystander?

A recent review published in Nutrients examines the relationship between small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This relationship has gained research attention, as a growing body of evidence points to gut microbiota as playing a potentially causal role in NAFLD development and progression, ...

Foods to Eat & Avoid for Optimal Microbiome Health

Everyone’s gut microbiome is unique and evolving. Harmonizing the gut, by keeping the trillions of microbial residents in balance is a key to health and wellbeing. Whenever there is dysbiosis or a loss of diversity in the gut microbiota, there is often ...

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