Bile Reflux, Weak Pyloric Sphincter, and How to Improve Fat Digestion

by John Brisson | Oct 29, 2018 | Digestive Health, Reflux, SIBO, Upper gut

Fat digestion and assimilation are essential for overall health. Many of my clients with upper gut dysbiosis have issues digesting fat, causing bile reflux and pyloric sphincter insufficiency. Ketogenic diets that are high in fat are a recent fad, and many people are...

DGL Licorice for Relief from Reflux (GERD), Ulcers, HIT, and Gastritis

by John Brisson | Oct 22, 2018 | Digestive Health, Supplement Recommendations

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a prized root with demonstrated countless health benefits when used properly. Licorice can improve your gastrointestinal health, reduce bacterial dysbiosis (including H. pylori), help you to overcome viruses, reduce inflammation and...

Nicotinamide Riboside, Unbounded Energy, Benefits, and Side Effects

by John Brisson | Oct 10, 2018 | Adrenal Fatigue, Mitochondrial Health, Supplement Recommendations

Nicotinamide Riboside, Unbounded Energy, Benefits, and Side Effects Most of us wish that we could have more energy in the modern rat race we live in. Ranging from the person that takes a quick nap during their lunch break at work to the person who has chronic fatigue...

D-limonene, the Important Supplement to Relieve Heartburn, a Review

by John Brisson | Oct 7, 2018 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux

If there were one “magic” supplement, that could improve reflux symptoms for most people it would be D-limonene. I have taken orange oil myself occasionally throughout the years with mostly positive effects on my H. pylori upper gut dysbiosis. For example,...

Why I Do Not Recommend AOR Probiotic 3, a Review

by John Brisson | Oct 3, 2018 | Digestive Health, HSO

When I started researching the Advanced Orthomolecular Research Probiotic 3 supplement for this blog post, I believed that one of the bacteria in it, Clostridium butyricum was extremely beneficial. No probiotic supplement is best for everyone. However, when you...

Circadian Rhythm or When to Eat to Improve Digestion and Weight Loss

by John Brisson | Sep 26, 2018 | Digestive Health

We have an internal clock that helps guide us in making healthy decisions in our life. Do you awaken from a good night sleep without the need for an alarm clock? Do you have a bowel movement in the morning when you first wake up? Do you get heartburn at night only if...