You have been backed up and constipated for days. You’re lying in bed rolled up in a ball with stomach pains and low back pain. You have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and prescribed laxatives. However, they are causing a lot of bloating and cramping. You even went to emergency and got an enema. That didn’t work. Relief from constipation could be as simple as getting some chiropractic care. I have two stories to share with you. There’s very little HARD scientific … [Read more...]
My Stance on Gluten
Do you get heart palpitations? Unexplained tremors? Bloating after eating pizza or pasta? Do you have a skin condition that won’t go away? Do you have generalized muscle and joint pain? All of these symptoms can be related to a gluten intolerance and should be taken seriously. Testing yourself to see if you have gluten intolerance is very important to get healthier and stay healthy. Many of my patients know I take a hard line when it comes to eating gluten. The fact is, I have no … [Read more...]
How to Eat Vegetables When You Have Gut Problems
Patients who have gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea, or heartburn/reflux often find eating vegetables can make their symptoms worse. Does this describe you? Find out how you can tolerate vegetables better with proper preparation. Most vegetables (and some fruit) contain a high amount of insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is the hard chewy part of the vegetables humans can’t digest. Although insoluble fiber is healthy for your gut, if you have an … [Read more...]