by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 25, 2023 | Herbal Medicine, Uncategorized
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is an herbal remedy that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly by Native American tribes. It is known for its ability to support gut health in a variety of ways. Here are some of the mechanisms through which...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 23, 2023 | Probiotics
Spore-based probiotics are a specific type of probiotic supplement that contains bacterial strains in their spore form. These strains are typically from the Bacillus family, such as Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus clausii, and Bacillus subtilis. This differs from...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 21, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Conditions
Chronic gastritis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining that lasts more than three months and is not resolving on its own. Chronic gastritis is a common reason why patients reach out to Thrive GI requesting naturopathic care. There are...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 18, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Conditions
Leaky gut syndrome, also known as intestinal permeability, is a term used to describe a condition where the inner lining of the intestinal tract becomes more permeable or “leaky” than normal. In a healthy gut, the lining of the intestines acts as a...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 16, 2023 | Probiotics
While many of my patients are familiar with probiotics and their numerous health benefits, far fewer have heard of the “cousin” of probiotics: Saccharomyces boulardii. Saccharomyces boulardii is actually a specific strain of yeast, but it is considered a probiotic...