If you’ve just been diagnosed with SIBO, you might find yourself wondering about your next steps—especially if your provider says that the SIBO diet is part of your treatment plan. Like many of the patients we work with, two thoughts probably cross your mind: What’s a FODMAP?What the heck am I supposed to eat?! We… Read More
You’ve recently gotten the diagnosis: Your bloating, excess gas, constipation/diarrhea and heartburn/reflux are Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. You’ve done the breath test, and found that you either have a hydrogen or a methane positivity, and you’re wondering what to do next. But your diagnosis doesn’t have to be overwhelming or stressful—we can treat SIBO in… Read More
It’s not uncommon for patients to come into our office and complain that no matter what they eat, they get bloated. Seemingly healthy foods, sometimes even water (!), they say, causes uncomfortable symptoms that are just not normal. At this point, they may have been dismissed by their doctor, or even gotten an eye-roll from… Read More
What is one thing I can do right now for my health? As a dietitian, I get this question a lot. In fact, it may be one of my favorites. Why? Because eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated! While everyone’s diets will look different, there are certain recommendations that can benefit everyone: cooking for… Read More
Despite what Midol commercials might have told you since you got your first period, menstrual cramps are not the norm when it comes to an ideal cycle. Yep, you heard us right. Painful cramping does NOT have to be part of your monthly cycle. Why Your Period is Painful Let’s start at the beginning. Every… Read More