by Jessamine Sothard | Jul 17, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
As anyone who has experienced it knows, the discomfort of acid reflux can be excruciating. It can also interfere with sleep and lead to serious medical conditions like esophageal cancer and tooth decay. If you’re still relying on the conventional approach to acid...
by Jessamine Sothard | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog, Gut Health
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a frequently undiagnosed condition caused by an excess of bacteria in the small intestine. The results of this bacteria overgrowth can be profound and lead to intestinal damage and nutritional deficiency. However,...
by Jessamine Sothard | Oct 9, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Candida overgrowth, a form of yeast overgrowth, is very common, but I didn’t fully understand the extent of the problem as a conventionally trained family practitioner. Turns out this affects millions of people, many of whom are unaware of the cause of their...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Gut Health
In functional medicine, it is often said, “When in doubt, treat the gut.” So, what exactly is the job of the gut anyways? The more appropriate term for the gut is the Digestive System. Within the Digestive System is the GI tract, which is a continuous...
