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Bloating and lots of gas? Have loose poop or diarrhea? You may have SIBO.

What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where there is the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO typically causes chronic diarrhea, pain and malabsorption. People with SIBO may also suffer from unintentional weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and osteoporosis. SIBO is caused when bacteria (common ones include Escherichia coli, EnterococcusContinue reading “Bloating and lots of gas? Have loose poop or diarrhea? You may have SIBO.”

Is the Keto Diet safe for everyone?

Have you heard of the Ketogenic (or Keto) Diet? Established in the 1920s when doctors used it as a therapy to treat epilepsy patients, the Keto Diet has become one of the most popular weight loss diets in recent years. So, what exactly is the Keto Diet and is it safe for everyone? What isContinue reading “Is the Keto Diet safe for everyone?”