What’s Bugging your Gut? Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Cropped shot of a young woman making a heart shape on her stomach,highlighting IBS symptoms and causes

Have you been told you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or “IBS?” You are not alone! Did you know 7.5 million people in Canada are affected by IBS? 50% of our patients who  come in with digestive complaints have been given this label by their medical doctor or gastroenterologist. But IBS is not really a clinical diagnosis. More accurately, this…

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Are Bacteria & SIBO Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

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Woman having stomachache, holding with hot water bottle on pink background; highlighting the symptoms of SIBO

Bacteria are found abundantly on our skin and in our digestive tracts. In most instances, this bacteria is beneficial to our health and well-being. However, when a large amount of bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, this can result in a syndrome known as Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO is thought to be involved…

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