Gut Health and Pelvic Floor Function: Why Digestive Symptoms Don’t Exist in Isolation
Digestive symptoms such as constipation, bloating, incomplete evacuation, and abdominal discomfort are often treated as purely gastrointestinal issues. However, for many individuals, these symptoms are closely linked to pelvic floor function.
Gut Health and Mental Health: Understanding the Gut–Brain Connection
Digestive symptoms and mental health concerns often coexist. Anxiety, low mood, brain fog, and stress-related symptoms are commonly reported alongside conditions such as IBS, IBD, SIBO, reflux, and chronic bloating. This overlap is not a coincidence.
The Gut–Heart Connection: How Digestive Health Influences Cardio-Metabolic Risk
When we think about heart health, we often focus on cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar. But emerging research shows that digestive health plays a meaningful role in cardiometabolic risk, influencing inflammation, metabolism, and cardiovascular outcomes.
SIBO Nutrition Guidelines: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and What Actually Helps
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a complex and often frustrating digestive condition. While nutrition alone does not “cure” SIBO, diet plays a critical role in symptom management, treatment tolerance, and long-term gut stability.
Probiotics and Prebiotics in Digestive Disorders: Helpful or Harmful?
Probiotics and prebiotics are often marketed as essential for gut health—but for individuals with digestive disorders, they can be either helpful, neutral, or symptom-worsening, depending on the condition, timing, and formulation.
The Low FODMAP Diet: What It Is, Who It’s For, and Common Mistakes
The low FODMAP diet is one of the most well-researched nutrition strategies for managing digestive symptoms—yet it’s also one of the most commonly misunderstood. Often treated as a long-term “gut-friendly” diet or followed without guidance, the low FODMAP approach can be incredibly helpful when used correctly and frustrating when misapplied.
A Simple Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common gut issue where people feel abdominal pain and notice changes in their bathroom habits. It's a bit of a mystery, but doctors now use something called the Rome IV criteria to help figure out who has it.
What Causes IBS?
IBS is a complex condition with no single cause, but rather multiple factors contributing to its development. One common idea is that it starts in the gut, especially in people with certain genetic factors and an imbalance in their gut bacteria. Factors like infections or certain foods can disrupt the gut's balance, leading to inflammation and immune system changes.
IBS Prevalence and Risk Factors
IBS is a condition that affects many people around the world. However, the number of people affected can vary widely depending on where you are. In some places, only about 1 in every 100 people have IBS, while in others, it can be as high as nearly half the population.
Tackling IBS Through Diet and Stress Management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common gut issue where people feel abdominal pain and notice changes in their bathroom habits. It's a bit of a mystery, but doctors now use something called the Rome IV criteria to help figure out who has it.