Thrive GI Blog
Should you get tested for food allergies and intolerances? A naturopathic doctor’s viewpoint:
Many people seek out my clinic wondering if their intestinal symptoms are related to food allergies. They want to know if they should be avoiding certain foods to improve their health or help treat certain diseases. Food allergies and food intolerances can be a...
Why the FODMAP diet won’t cure your IBS:
The low FODMAP diet has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and it is now being promoted as one of the top treatments for IBS. FODMAP is an acronym for a certain class of carbohydrates called fermentable short-chain carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are not...
Three reasons why naturopathic doctors excel at treating gastrointestinal symptoms
Many patients who seek out my care for their IBS, SIBO, GERD, or chronic constipation/diarrhea have never seen a naturopathic doctor before. Often, they find my office after failing multiple times to resolve symptoms on their own or with their medical doctor. When I...
Unveiling Upper Intestinal Conditions: The Role of the Upper Endoscopy
As a naturopathic physician who specializes in the natural treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, I often refer my patients to gastroenterologists for upper endoscopies. An upper endoscopy is an outpatient procedure where patients are lightly sedated and a camera...
The Benefits of Berberine for your Health:
Berberine is a plant alkaloid with many powerful and positive effects on the human body. There are many herbs that contain berberine, with the most common ones being barberry, goldenseal, Chinese coptis, Oregon grape, tree turmeric, and phellodendron. Berberine has...
Herbal Spotlight: Boswellia for the treatment of intestinal inflammation
Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract from the Boswellia serrata tree. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, and its origins come from India, Africa, and the Arabian peninsula. For hundreds of years, people in those countries have...
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