How to stop an IBS flare-up? 12 immediate tips to implement at the onset Halting an IBS attack right in its tracks is difficult but not impossible! There are a dozen powerful actions you can take at the first hint of trouble. We’re talking about quick and easy but powerful tips that when implemented immediately …
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What triggers IBS flare ups? So, you’ve been handed the “IBS” label, and now you’re stuck decoding what exactly that means for your day-to-day life. Imagine trying to plan your day around a fussy toddler – unpredictable, temperamental, and prone to meltdowns at the most inconvenient times. Welcome to living with IBS! Article Highlights Living …
Intestinal disaccharidase deficiency 5 surprising habits that ruin your absorption Table of Contents What is disaccharidase deficiency? Disaccharidase deficiencies, particularly lactase deficiency, are common gastrointestinal disorders that affect both adults and children. Disaccharidases are enzymes that break down disaccharides, the complex sugars found in food. When the body does not produce enough of these enzymes, …
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IBS or Intestinal Disaccharidase Deficiency? Find out on your own A 2023 study found that almost half of the patients presenting with functional gastrointestinal symptoms may suffer from intestinal disaccharidase deficiency! That means that they over-ferment specific sugar molecules; and lactose is just one of them. Find out what causes it and how to test …
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C-section, the gut microbiome & your infant’s allergies and asthma The moment of birth can shape your baby’s future health in unexpected ways. The interplay between delivery mode, the infant microbiome, and allergic disorders, through the perspective of the microbiome, highlights the critical role our earliest moments play in lifelong immune health Article Highlights Infants …
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Early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome (new study) A new study published in the journal Gut by an international team of researchers, led by Dr. Nicolas Cenac, INSERM, France, delves deeper into the correlation between gut microbes and IBS. Interestingly, the research identifies bacterial lipopeptides – specifically those containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) – as …
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The infant microbiome of breast milk vs formula Feeding your newborn is a monumental task, isn’t it? You might be grappling with the choice between breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a mix of both. While there is no wrong choice, there is always a way to improve your little one’s trillions of gut microbes. Article Highlights …
The gut microbiome and systemic sclerosis: A new connection unveiled Trimethylamine N-Oxide, a gut microbial metabolite produced mainly after consumption of red meat, may be linked to complications in systemic sclerosis patients Article Highlights Systemic sclerosis is associated with increased Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO) levels, a gut microbial metabolite. TMAO may be involved in systemic sclerosis complications, …
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Changes in gut bacteria precede Parkinson’s disease The gut microbiome-gut-brain axis has been the focus of much research in recent years, with emerging evidence suggesting its involvement in various complex diseases, including Parkinson’s disease (PD). A recent study published in Nature Communications sheds new light on the gut microbiota composition in individuals with early PD. …
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IBS types are not 4… which is yours? Classic IBS diagnoses rely on stool consistency providing no meaningful information for individual treatment. What if there were more than the 4 types of IBS (IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M, IBS-U) that would provide precise diagnosis and treatment based on the individual IBS idiosyncrasy? How about IBSyncrasy… Article Highlights …
