Did you know that the little brown, fuzzy, egg-sized fruit called the kiwi fruit can help with constipation? A recent study by Gearry et al., 2023 showed that two peeled kiwi fruit eaten each day helped treat patients with constipation. The study compared 7 .5 gm psyllium fiber ( Metamucil or Fiberall) to 2 kiwi …
PART 1. Did you know Irritable Bowel Syndrome has 7 Subsets? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut-brain interaction, characterized by abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea or all three. Globally IBS affects 7-21% of the population. New data is showing that diet, psychosocial factors and lifestyle can affect the mechanisms and clinical course …
What is PI-IBS? Ever had the stomach flu and the symptoms just did not disappear? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms following a gut infection (gastroenteritis) caused by bacteria, viruses or even parasites can linger Post Infectious IBS (PI-IBS) can develop after a gastrointestinal infection and may be characterized by IBS symptoms such as abdominal pain, …
Altzheimer’s dementia is a disease which can rob one of their memory and affect thinking and behavior. In this disease, memory loss and confusion happen when the brain develops plaques and tangles and neurons cannot connect information. This is a devastating disease which affects about 6 million people and with the increase in the aging …
It’s true that nothing can compare to real life and experiences as far as education is concerned. On the other hand, there is much to be said about a formal educational program for a Doctorate in Education and Leadership in Healthcare. Last week I sent in my final Doctoral Scholarly Project (thesis) to my doctoral …
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month In the United states Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer yet is the most preventable with a 90% cure rate if detected early. New evidence shows that individuals are developing colon cancer at a younger age so first screening for cancer are recommended at age …
It’s the New Year and New You! Our team at The Biome Kitchen is so excited to share some future educational videos on gut health! Do you experience belly pain, gas or bloat? Do you worry about what to eat or not to eat, afraid symptoms could get worse? Our team at The Biome Kitchen …
As a gut health nutrition expert , I provide both group and individual nutrition education sessions and Medical Nutrition Therapy. Many clients ask me what the differences are because they are not the same for several reasons. What is the difference between Nutrition Education compared to Medical Nutrition Therapy Sessions? Nutrition Education is focused on …
Taking enzymes before you eat may help with gas pain. ALPHA GALACTOSIDASE To help alleviate gas pain there is an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase which can help break down the galacto-oligo saccharides. Brand names of this enzyme are Beano or Vitacost. Each contain 300 GALU of an enzyme from a natural source that works with your …