by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
More than 12% of Americans will experience a thyroid disorder at some point in their lives according to the American Thyroid Association. The two most common thyroid disorders are hypothyroidism (an under-functioning thyroid gland) and hyperthyroidism (an...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Oct 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am a naturopathic physician that specializes in homeopathic medicine. Every day in my practice I am faced with the challenging task of explaining what exactly that means. This is challenging for a variety of reasons. First of all, some people know an incredible...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes dry, irritated, and itching skin. While it is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 5, more than 10% of both children and adults currently suffer from this condition (1)....
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
It seems like with each year that passes, allergies are becoming more and more common in our society. When I was in a child, I didn’t know anyone my age with seasonal allergies, food allergies, or asthma. Now, these conditions are so frequent that rescue inhalers and...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
GERD, also known as gastric reflux, is a disease where the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach functions improperly and stomach acid is able to ‘reflux’ upwards into the esophagus. Most people assume that the underlying reason why they have reflux is simply...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
SIBO Series: Five Top Causes of SIBO – Article #3 SIBO is a disorder caused by an over-abundance of bacteria in upper intestinal tract. The symptoms (most commonly gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and/or abdominal pain) can be very distressing for patients and...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
As a physician who specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease, I often ask new patients these two questions: “What treatments have you tried?”, and “Did they help?” Probiotics are time after time the most common response to this question. And if the...
by drkatienuckollsgmailcom | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
SIBO is a disorder that is caused by an over-abundance of bacteria in upper intestinal tract. The symptoms (most commonly gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and/or abdominal pain) can be very distressing for patients and are often misdiagnosed by doctors as IBS. A...
