The bacteria in your gut can produce certain compounds that can affect your breath. For example, if there is an overgrowth of certain bacteria in your gut, it can lead to the production of sulfur compounds, which can cause bad breath. These compounds can be released through your breath or sweat. Additionally, poor gut health …
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Stool tests can provide important information about a person’s digestive and overall health. Some of the key benefits of stool tests include: Detecting gastrointestinal disorders: Stool tests can help detect conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and infection with parasites. Identifying nutrient deficiencies: Stool tests can reveal if a person is deficient …
Hiatal Hernia Treatment: A Drug-Free Option? In this video about hiatal hernia treatment and finding root causes, Dr. Vikki addresses a question very often asked by patients: “Should I take antacids or anti-depressants?” Perhaps unsurprisingly, the answer is no. But why?… Watch this short video. Transcript of the video I was looking over my Facebook …
In this video, Dr. Beth discusses how Functional Medicine uses a therapeutic approach called the 5R Protocol to address digestive tract health issues and their symptoms. What are the 5Rs of the 5R Protocol: Remove Replace Re-inoculate Repair Rebalance. With the guidance of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, the 5R Protocol can cause significant improvement in …
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What causes a hiatal hernia to flare up? What are some of the common causes of hiatal hernia flare-up episodes? Many people with a small hiatal hernia have no symptoms at all. They may never know they have the condition until it is discovered. When flare-up symptoms do occur, the most common ones arise from …
Can Hiatal Hernia Go Away on its Own? Hiatal hernia may place individuals at an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Sometimes, the stomach can become stuck in the hiatal opening. If this happens, can this condition go away on its own? Dr. Vikki answers that question. Transcript of the video One of …
Hiatal hernia pain: Where else can you feel it? You may feel painful symptoms radiating from your abdominal area, but is this the only location where hiatal hernia pain can be felt? Dr. Vikki discusses the various area in which the symptoms of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can be felt. Transcript of the video I’ve been …
What Does a Hiatal Hernia Attack Feel Like? Dr. Vikki reviews what patients feel when they have a hiatal hernia attack. The hernia itself does not cause symptoms. However, the factors that normally prevent stomach acid from refluxing into the esophagus may not work so well when you have a hiatal hernia. This puts the …
I am extremely pleased to come here! I was having major Gastro issues that my primary care and G.I. specialist couldn’t figure out, and I’ve had thyroid issues for several years. I was fortunate to find this clinic through stop the thyroidmadness.com, and a link to the functional medicine website. The initial consultation gave me …
Gluten Addiction The more processed, high-carb and fatty a food is, the more likely it is to cause addiction! This is due in part to the high-glycemic load of these foods — processed carbs, like pizza crust or a donut, are rapidly absorbed by the body and quickly spike blood sugar before causing it …