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In a previous article I discussed what your microbiome is, why it’s important, and how a disrupted microbiome can cause irritable bowel syndrome. In this article we will discuss how to rebuild your gut microbiome with prebiotics. What are prebiotics? Prebiotics are foods and supplements which feed your good gut microorganisms (microbiota) and allow them to grow and thrive. Another name for prebiotics are fermentable fibre. Prebiotic Foods and Supplements Prebiotic foods include … [Read more...]
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...]
Do you have a very bloated painful stomach? Do you dread going to the bathroom because it hurts so much? Are you at your wit’s end and don’t know what to do? Chronic constipation is often a symptom of an underlying problem that has to be investigated with thorough gut tests. There are, however, some home remedies that can work very well to relieve constipation. Constipation is a common complaint in North America. An average of 15% of the population suffers from it. (1) It can take over a … [Read more...]
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