by John Brisson | Aug 19, 2025 | Digestive Health, Medications, SIBO, Supplement Recommendations, Upper gut
Here at Fix Your Gut, we may seem harsh on most medications recommended for digestion. Our opinionated views on medications may be true, but we are equally harsh on supplements that we feel may cause issues with their use as well. However, some medications can improve...
by John Brisson | Aug 15, 2025 | Digestive Health
Have you ever noticed your stomach growling when you are hungry or have not eaten in a while? That familiar rumble does not always indicate hunger; it often signals a vital digestive process known as the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). Your MMC is crucial in helping...
by John Brisson | Aug 8, 2025 | Digestive Health, Reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), and bile reflux are distinct conditions that involve the backward flow of digestive contents into your stomach, esophagus, pharynx (throat), larynx, and/or oral cavity. Each condition has its...
by John Brisson | Jul 16, 2025 | Digestive Health
Diarrhea is a medical condition defined by having three or more loose bowel movements within a twenty-four-hour period. It often occurs when an imbalance in gut microbes (microbial dysbiosis) produces toxins that irritate the gastrointestinal lining. This irritation...
by John Brisson | Jul 10, 2025 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut
Strengthen that LES to Protect Against GERD! Updated 2025! Our lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a sphincter that connects the top of our stomach (cardia) with the bottom of our esophagus. Our LES first relaxes when we swallow to allow food to enter our...
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