Hashimoto’s and Gut Health: What New Research Says About the Microbiome
One of the most frustrating experiences for people with Hashimoto’s is hearing that their thyroid numbers look “normal” while they still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, joint pain, or feeling unlike themselves.
For years, these lingering symptoms were often dismissed as unrelated to the thyroid. But a growing body of research suggests another system may deserve attention: gut health, particularly the trillions of microorganisms that make up the gut microbiome
You Are What You Absorb
Authored by Dr. Barrett A few weeks ago I posted about the importance of nutrition and how it impacts our health. Do you feel that you eat really well and still don’t feel great? Eating a varied diet that includes plenty of healthy fats, protein and fiber can go a long way, but sometimes there […]
Birth Control and The Microbiome
Authored by Dr. Barrett These microbes do many things for us. So much in fact that without them it would be difficult for us to survive. They digest certain fibers turning them into short chain fatty acids that we need for our digestive health. They communicate with our immune cells and control how we respond […]
Gastritis: Healing The Stomach
Authored by Dr. Aidanne What is Gastritis? Words that end in the Greek derived suffix “itis” indicate a condition that involves significant inflammation. Gastritis is specifically referring to inflammation of the stomach lining. Exposure to chronic irritation over time can cause damaging changes to the gastric tissue, which can eventually lead some to experience ulceration. […]
Gut Feelings: Understanding Abdominal Bloating & Finding Relief
Authored by Dr. Barrett Abdominal bloating and distention are two of the most commonly reported gastrointestinal concerns. Bloating is a feeling of tightness, pressure or fullness in your abdomen. You may even notice a visibly distended abdomen and clothing can feel tight. While it is not usually a serious medical concern, chronic or severe bloating […]
Constipation Root Causes and Solutions
Authored by Dr. Aidanne Constipation is one of the most common concerns I see. It can impact people at any age. Passing a regular, well formed bowel movement is not only important for our digestive tract, but also our mental and hormonal health. Am I constipated? A diagnosis of constipation can be made if you […]
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Authored by Dr. Aidanne IBS is considered a “diagnosis of exclusion” which means that it is typically given once the more serious conditions that affect the structure or function of the GI tract are ruled out (ie. IBD, celiac, endometriosis, or hypothyroidism). What is normal? In order to understand potential IBS triggers, knowledge of normal […]
Winter Toolkit
Authored by Dr. Barrett and Jesse Haas, CNS, LN Maintaining wellness all winter long is more important now than ever. Most of us face at least two major health challenges this time of year…but we’re throwing in a suggestion for a third just in case! First we think about our immune systems. Flu and cold […]
Digesting the Digestive System
Authored by Dr. Barrett I often hear patients express a desire to ‘health their gut’ as a means for achieving their health goals. In naturopathic medical school I often heard the phrase ‘health starts in the gut’ or ‘treat the gut first’. Treating gut health has become popular, but what does it really mean? According […]
Hydrotherapy: Using Water to Heal
Authored by Dr. Brittany Stamer Hydrotherapy is the use of water as a healing modality. Water has been used for centuries and across many different cultures and continents – from Europe to China to Turkey – to enhance health and vitality. In one way or another, it is still used today in almost every culture. […]