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Not Improved After Clearing SIBO, What You Can Do – A Patient Conversation

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…...Read more

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Functional Medicine Tests, “Which Should I Do?” – Listener Question

Here is a great question from our audience. To paraphrase, "My new functional medicine doctor has recommended 7 tests, costing over $5,000. Which of these tests do I really need to do?" Let’s discuss the specific tests recommended and identify which to run and which to avoid. Dr. R's Fast…...Read more

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4 Practical Tips for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis & Hypothyroid Symptoms

Hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity are shrouded in fear and confusion, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are simple, evidence-based and practical strategies that can help you determine if you actually have hypothyroid or thyroid autoimmunity. It’s important to know if you have either of these, so you…...Read more

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Fatty Foods Causing Gut Pain, Remedies – Listener Question

Let’s discuss what can cause gut pain from fatty foods and steps you can take to treat the cause. Dr. R's Fast Facts What to do about gut pain that occurs after rich fatty foods? VSL3 is a Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium Probiotic (what we call a category 1 probiotic, a good…...Read more

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Dieting Can Lead to Eating Disorders in Children – Quality Study Finds

A systematic review of high quality data, has recently found that dieting increases the risk of eating disorders in children. How do we help ill children improve their health through diet without causing psychological damage? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Are children with chronic illnesses requiring dietary therapy at…...Read more

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Tips for Recurring SIBO

Today I answer a listener question regarding what causes recurring SIBO and tips for if this is you. The good news here is if you understand some key fundamentals you can overcome recurring SIBO and digestive symptoms. Dr. R's Fast Facts Identify if This is Actually SIBO A flare of…...Read more

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Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Increase the Risk of SIBO

A systematic review (high level scientific evidence) recently found those with celiac may be at increased risk for SIBO. This SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) might be the reason why some people don’t feel better after a gluten free diet. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to…...Read more

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Success with Graves Disease Using Functional & Conventional Medicine

Graves’ disease is a condition in which the body produces too much thyroid hormone, essentially the opposite of Hashimoto’s hypothyroid. However, both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ have an underlying immune component thus making functional medicine a management consideration. Today we speak with Zenaida who has overcome Graves’ with a combination of…...Read more

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How Irritable Bowel Syndrome Could Be Causing Your Fatigue

In the clinic I often see problems in the gut as the true underlying cause of fatigue and/or adrenal fatigue. Let’s review a recent study that found IBS was associated with fatigue, depression and brain fog. The good news here is if you can improve your gut health you can…...Read more

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Important Advice for Functional Medicine Patients

There is one key strategy you can use, as a functional medicine patient, to make visits with your clinician more efficient and effective. Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts The goal should not be to use every single minute of the visit asking questions. The goal SHOULD be to use…...Read more

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