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Metabolic gut health is important to make sure that the food we eat is being processed properly and being absorbed are body too. In this video, we are joined by Kaely Mcdevitt, a registered dietitian who focuses on women's health, hormone issues, and digestive problems.Watch the whole video to learn more tips on how to improve your metabolic gut health!

Gastritis happens when there is inflammation on the lining of the stomach. The usual cause of gastritis is infection brought by the bacteria who causes ulcer or by bile reflux. It's common causes are abdominal pain, bloating or indigestion.  In this week's episode, Amy and Nikki will dig deeper on how gastritis is connected with IBS, what are the triggers of gastritis, and how gastritis can be managed or treated.

H. pylori is a common type of bacteria that grows in the digestive tract and infect your stomach.  But is H. pylori and SIBO or IBS connected?  Learn more about H. pylori treatment and gut connection in this week's episode. 

Dealing with SIBO and IBS is a very overwhelming, challenging, and exhausting journey. One of the greatest things we have to deal with is body disappointment as we undergo different IBS and SIBO treatments and had different results. Here are some of the stories of our clients and also some of our personal experiences. 

Join us as we celebrate this April - IBS Awareness Month. But why is this episode entitled the HORSE Episode? What is the connection between a Horse and an IBS Diagnosis? Learn more by watching the whole episode. 

Let's take a breather on this week's episode as Nikki and Amy celebrate the new member of the family of Amy! Share your stories in the comment sections as we also love to learn more about you. 

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth happens when the overall bacterial population in the small intestine had an abnormal increase.  In this episode, Amy and Nikki will be reviewing the Microbes that are present when you have SIBO and misconceptions about SIBO. 

Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. There are various causes of it. However, there are times that symptoms of endometriosis lead to misdiagnosis of GI issues (like SIBO and IBS) and vice versa. So how can we differentiate one another and how to treat endometriosis?

Supplements are part of treatment plans for IBS, SIBO, and other gut issues.  It is important to understand its purpose, mechanism, and duration of taking it. Establishing common grounds on the supplements you take can help you improve your situation and may even promote faster healing. Here are some strategies to help you out with the supplements you are taking.

Keto Diet or Ketogenic Diet is one of the most famous diets around the world. It mainly focuses on consuming fewer carbohydrates and more fat. Most people try this diet to help them stimulate their weight loss. But is it safe for everyone? Is it good for people with IBS or SIBO?Amy and Nikki take a deep dive into the different perspectives you should consider before trying out the Ketogenic Diet. Keto Diet or Ketogenic Diet is one of the most famous diets around the world. It mainly focuses on consuming fewer carbohydrates and more fat. Most people try this diet to help them stimulate their weight loss. But is it safe for everyone? Is it good for people with IBS or SIBO?Amy and Nikki take a deep dive into the different perspectives you should consider before trying out the Ketogenic Diet. 

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the general term used to describe two diseases - Crohn's diseases and ulcerative colitis. It is described as a chronic inflammation (pain and swelling) in the intestines. However, there are times that people with IBD gets misdiagnosed of having IBS and vice versa.  Also, what is the main difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease? Knowing more about IBD can help you rule out this diseases and get closer to your real condition! 

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. From 2012 through 2016, the number of cases increased every year by 2% in people younger than 50 and 1% in people 50 to 64. Did you know that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month? In celebration of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we invited Michael Robinson, ND to further discuss all colorectal cancer - definition, signs and symptoms, and what to do when you one! If you want to get connected with Michael, you can reach him through the following: IG: @nourishhealthcareWebsite: https://www.nourishhealthcare.org

Vaginal microbiome is composed of microorganisms residing in the vagina. Most of the bacteria that colonized the area are Lactobacillus. Just like in any part of the body, the vagina is also prone to bacteria dysbiosis called bacterial vaginosis. But can the microbiome in the vagina affect the gut microbiome?What to expect:Vaginal EcosystemYogurt as SuppositoryVaginal Microbial TransplantGlitter Lube Exists?HPV and Acidic EnvironmentChronic Vaginal Yeast InfectionGroup B StrepTesting for Vaginal Microbiome

Total Microbial Load is the idea that we can get inflammation triggers from the microbes that are all over the body. If there are microbes in one area of the body, dysbiosis can happen. These microbes found in other areas of the body can also interact with our immune system.But why should we care about it?   Is it relevant in the gut world? How can it affect our gut health? Learn more about it in this week's episode!

If you're a parent like me, you'll agree that it's important to start our kids off in life on the right foot. But how can we set them up for a life of good gut health? How do life events affect our children's gut health? Are our kids doomed if we can't deliver vaginally or breastfeed? Learn more about these in this week's episode!

Only a small fraction of those with Celiac Disease get diagnosed. Have you been evaluated for this common autoimmune disease? Join us this week as we discuss life as a Celiac with Tayler Silfverduk, RD!Tayler Silfverduk is a registered dietitian specializing in celiac disease with over 10 years of lived experience with it herself who help celiacs find peace within the chaos of gluten-free living.Get in touch with her through: youtube: Celiac DietitianInstagram: @celiacdietitianWebsite: Tayler.silfverduk.us

Bile may be the missing link for a lot of SIBO and IBS sufferers. But how do you go about optimizing bile flow? Can you just take a bile acid supplement and be good? Or is it more complex than just that?In this video, Amy and Nikki explain how bile functions and how it is connected with SIBO and IBS. What to Expect: Bile Defined Bile and Gallbladder Gallstones Bile Sludge Movement Nutrition Nervous System Herbs for Bile Medication

We always talk about the natural way of treating IBS or SIBO. But does that mean that the conventional way is not good or does medication can make you feel worse? But... what if we need to take them? Is there an argument to use them occasionally? When might you know that it's time for you to use them? In this week's podcast episode, Amy and I discuss situations where you might want to consider:      - Antibiotics      - Acid reducers (including PPIs)      - Anti-inflammatories      - Biologics      - Hormone medications

Diarrhea, another symptom widely experienced by people with gut issues. But, what are its causes and how is it connected with SIBO, IBS, and other gut issues? Join Amy and Nikki in this latest episode, as they unravel more causes of diarrhea! You may never know, some of these causes might be the cause you've been looking for! 

You have constipation when you have less than three bowel movements in a week. Usually, the stools are hard, dry, or lumpy. and you also have trouble releasing the stool!Constipation is also considered as one of the symptoms of SIBO and IBS. In this episode, Amy and Nikki took a deep dive on constipation - causes, treatment, and client stories were discussed!