Many people associate heartburn and upset stomachs with increased stomach acid. However, it’s often a matter of low stomach acid. It might surprise you to learn that many gastrointestinal disorders stem from insufficient stomach acid production. A condition known as hypochlorhydria. When you have low stomach acid, digestion can become problematic. Leading to various gut … Read more
The best way to keep your gut healthy is by eating organic health foods but let’s face it, in this day and age people are busier than ever. Most products are GMO, filled with toxins and parasites, is it ideal to always keep up with eating the best? The answer most will agree with is … Read more
Ever wondered why some foods like yogurt, pickles, and kimchi taste so tangy and different? Well, it turns out these are not just yummy treats; they’re also like secret agents for making your tummy super happy. In this article, we’ll dig deeper into the exciting world of fermented foods to discover why they’re like superheroes … Read more
Bone broth was and still is a part and parcel of many cultures around the world. People always relate to grandma’s favorite chicken soup especially when you come down with some kind of sickness like cold symptoms. Why so people in every country are so crazy about this liquid? It turns out this very liquid … Read more
What is acid reflux? Acid reflux is also known as heartburn. When the acid in the stomach backs up to the esophagus it causes discomfort. Like heartburn/chest pain sometimes. Heartburn was always thought of as too much acid in the stomach but now we know it’s due to low acidity in the gut. When food … Read more
Inflammation and pain What’s diverticulosis? Let’s start by defining a few terminologies diverticulosis is a sac or pouch formed in the colon. It occurs in the large intestines when constipation creates too much pressure while straining. The colon becomes weak as a result the walls of the intestines bulge out and form sacs. Diverticulitis- This … Read more
Both Iron and vitamin B12 are essential building blocks in the production of red blood cells. There are a host of diseases that are associated with the deficiency of iron and B12 vitamins. It seems that the lack of these vitamins is rising every day to the extent of health crises all over the world. … Read more
What is H. Pylori? Helicobacter pylori is one of the oldest bugs that’s been around for at least two hundred thousand years. A notorious bacteria that can be in your gut for your entire lifetime without showing any symptoms. Because of its spiral shape, it is deemed to survive for a long time. In addition, … Read more
Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder (ASD ) that influences normal brain development and it affects 1 in 55 children in the US. Kids with Autism were found to have a unique, premature, and smaller size gut than other children who don’t have this disorder. There are several causes including genetics and environmental factors. Nutritional … Read more
Though I’m comparing these two ailments I have already written on SIBO in another article you can read here. I will still give you a brief definition of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). It is an increased number of bacteria that takes over the gut system. This creates an imbalance of good and bad bacteria. SIFO ( … Read more
