by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Mar 3, 2024 | Probiotics
Most doctors generally agree that taking a probiotic is good for your health. But physicians rarely give specific advice about what kind of probiotic is best to take, especially in conjunction with a specific medical diagnosis. But in the last 20 years, science has...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Feb 25, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Conditions
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the small intestine. When a person with celiac disease eats gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye), their immune system responds by attacking the lining of the small intestine. This immune...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jan 27, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Conditions
As a naturopathic doctor who specializes in the treatment of complex gastrointestinal disorders, I see many patients who carry the diagnosis of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). In fact, before I was diagnosed with Celiac disease, I myself was given the diagnosis of IBS...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jan 18, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Conditions
A pattern I have seen in my practice that I have yet to see talked about is the possibility of post-viral SIBO infection after Covid-19. SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and the disease is exactly that: overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jan 13, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Conditions
GERD, which stands for gastro-esophageal reflux disease, is caused by the reflux of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus. This reflux then causes a variety of symptoms including burning pain in the chest, belching, chronic cough, and sore throat. While there...