IBS

Digestive Enzymes Supplements: Worthwhile or Hype? What You Need to Know

You’ve probably seen digestive enzymes while strolling the aisles of your local drugstore. Maybe you’ve even wondered if you should be taking them or if they’d benefit you. When you’re experiencing gut health issues like gas, bloating, cramping, or diarrhea, it can be tempting to grab whatever is on the shelf and hope it will make your symptoms go away.

Digestive enzymes are very useful for treating true enzyme deficiencies. But how do you know if you’re deficient or if this is the right treatment for you? Well, let’s dive into the science behind digestive enzymes and how to know if they’re right for treating your symptoms.

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By |2019-11-18T11:49:04-06:00November 18th, 2019|Digestive Health, IBS, SIBO|Comments Off on Digestive Enzymes Supplements: Worthwhile or Hype? What You Need to Know

Can SIBO Be the Cause of Your IBS?

You feel like you’ve tried everything to reduce your IBS symptoms.

Given up fast food? Check.
Cut out gluten? Check.
Tried expensive yogurt? Check.
Had a few sessions of acupuncture? Check.
Taken the tablets your doctor prescribed – even though you hate the side-effects? Check.

But none of it is working. You’ve lost a few pounds, but the pain still strikes a few hours after you’ve eaten – seemingly for no reason. You’re still rushing to the bathroom, and the bloating is terrible – you’ve given up on ever fitting back into your favorite jeans. You’re desperate for a change.

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By |2019-09-09T13:39:56-05:00September 9th, 2019|IBS, SIBO|Comments Off on Can SIBO Be the Cause of Your IBS?

5 IBS Facts That GI Doctors Want You to Know

Your stomach is at it again. You’re either bloated or in pain these days.

Was it something you ate?

And when you’re not bloated and wishing you’d worn looser pants, you’re having to spend a long time on the toilet. For some reason, your poop is either too soft – or way too hard. What’s that about?

If you think it might be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there are 5 IBS facts that gastroenterologists would love you to know about the condition.

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By |2019-07-16T18:22:48-05:00July 16th, 2019|Bloating, IBS|Comments Off on 5 IBS Facts That GI Doctors Want You to Know
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