Probiotics are commonly prescribed and safe supplements, but they are overused and at times misunderstood by patients and practitioners. In this blog we go over some essential probiotic principles, so you better understand when and how to use probiotics properly!
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a general diagnosis for the symptoms of chronic bloating and poor bowel movements. In IBS, bloating is worse after meals, and bowel movements can be constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of both. The problem is, although IBS is definitely a real diagnosis, it’s also a very general and lazy diagnosis, since it doesn’t address the root cause.
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Kicking off the new year with a new blog covering a big topic! Is gluten actually bad for digestion? In this blog Dr. Almir does a great job of clarifying the role of gluten in digestive disorders, and answers the big question on everyone’s mind - do you really need to cut out gluten?
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When it comes to building a healthy gut, many people automatically jump to grabbing prebiotics, probiotics or adding more dietary fiber into their diets. However, if you’re struggling with IBS you may have found that these ‘go-to’ gut strategies either have no effect, or they actually make things worse. In this blog Dr. Almir dives into the do's and don'ts of treating IBS.
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