SIBO is extremely common in people with IBS. Learn what SIBO is, how it’s diagnosed, and the different treatment options …
FODMAPs
The Low FODMAP Diet: Getting Started
I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the mid 1980’s. There were no diets or solutions offered along with my diagnosis and …
The exciting world of gut health
This is an exciting time to be a gut health practitioner. I have been busy listening to Ted Talks and webinars, reading books and websites, …
Post-surgery gut rehab
The hospital is full of really sick people. I know, because I had an opportunity to work at the hospital this past week. (This is the same …
Diarrhea Dietitian To Run in Boston Marathon
I was always taught to have measurable goals. A couple of years ago, I began running longer distances. It began as a whisper in the back of …
Low-FODMAP Diet Resources and My Lightbulb Moment
I recently purchased a copy of Sue Shepherd's "The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet" book. It was a great read. The photography is beautiful and the …
Niki’s Top Strategies to Stop Typical Chronic Diarrhea
Over the years, I have compiled a list of strategies to decrease diarrhea. My book goes into detail for each of these strategies, and …
Tip #6 Avoid Polyols
Poly...what? Polyols are also known as sugar alcohols. The body cannot absorb them like regular sugar, so they pass through the digestive …
Tip #4 Are you fructose intolerant?
I previously discussed Lactose Intolerance in some detail. Another less common, but possible cause of diarrhea is dietary fructose …