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...
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...
by John Brisson | Jul 6, 2018 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut
Upper gut digestive issues as the cause of shortness of breath are widespread and overlooked. Many people go to their doctors complaining of breathing issues and are told their lungs are healthy. Your lungs sound clear, your oxygen saturation is healthy, and your...
by John Brisson | Dec 8, 2016 | Digestive Health, Endotoxin, Reflux, Upper gut
Everyone in the digestive health sphere writes about leaky gut, myself included. I am guilty myself of fixating on the health and microbiome of the lower abdomen, most people that contact me suffer from either general dysbiosis and SIBO (small intestine bacterial...
by John Brisson | Jul 11, 2016 | Digestive Health, Hormones/Neurotransmitters, Upper gut
Many of the chemicals on that list are neurotransmitters that are not at all surprising. There is currently plenty of exciting research going on trying to link the brain and gut together. This blog article will focus on gastrin and how it relates to our digestion. All...
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