What do you do if you have cleared SIBO but still have symptoms? Sometimes, all that is needed is a subtle push to help your gut fully heal. Today we will speak with Catherine, who, after clearing symptoms with another doctor, was still suffering from the following symptoms: Loose stools Eczema Insomnia Gets cold easily and fingers turn white and numb Brain fog Underweight A few strategic dietary modifications were able to resolve all these symptoms. Let’s … [Read more...]
Should You Perform Food Allergy Testing
Food allergy testing is not all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, there are some important aspects regarding foods you should avoid that food allergy testing does not assess. Let’s discuss what these are so that you can find the best diet for you. Dr. R's Fast Facts If your goal is to feel better, it is my opinion that food allergy testing generally does not deliver. Some data shows it can help someone determine what their intolerant foods are more quickly than an elimination and … [Read more...]
Efficiently Navigating the Available Diets & Sulfur Intolerance with Heidi Turner
This was a great discussion with Heidi Turner. Heidi and I first discuss how to efficiently navigate the sea of available diets. We also detail what I think may be the most important diet to consider after one has tried paleo, autoimmune paleo and low FODMAP – the low sulfur diet. The good news is that you can run this experiment in just a few days. Dr. R's Fast Facts How to Know Which Diet to Start With First? Start off with Paleo From there, progress to a trial of Autoimmune … [Read more...]
Gluten Sensitivity – IMPORTANT Updates
A well performed study has recently provided answers to pressing questions like: What symptoms are associated with gluten sensitivity How long after ingestion does it take for symptoms to occur Can lab testing diagnose gluten sensitivity What is the association to autoimmune conditions What percentage of the population suffers with gluten sensitivity Dr. R's Fast Facts Study Purpose An Italian Prospective Multicenter Survey on Patients Suspected of Having Non-Celiac … [Read more...]
Thyroid & Your Gut – Hidden Cause of Thyroid Problems #2 – Gluten, Food Allergies & Thyroid
All Disease Begins in the Gut” ~ Hippocrates Gluten, Food Allergies & Thyroid Some have said health and disease start in the gut; in functional medicine we certainly feel this is true. If I could only address one area with a patient it would be their gut. Addressing your digestive health is the single most important action you can take. If you have any health issue and your digestion is not perfect, than addressing your digestion should be the first thing that you do. The travesty … [Read more...]