Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) May Explain Some IBS, Rashes, Headaches, Pain & More Mast cell activation syndrome, MCAS, is blamed for symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, pain, headaches, rashes, fibromyalgia, fatigue, palpitations, and more. But, the topic of MCAS is only…
Green Bananas Anti-inflammatory, Low-FODMAP And Good For The Gut By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Bananas are usually eaten when ripe, yellow, and sweet. But did you know you can eat them in their green, unripe version? Green bananas have a texture similar to…
Fasting Mimicking Diets Eating while fasting? How does that work? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The fasting-mimicking diet is the newest form of the ancient practice of fasting. But what exactly is it? For centuries, fasting has been used to promote mental clarity,…
What Diet Is Best For SIBO? Ask 10 people familiar with SIBO what a “ SIBO diet” is, and you get 10 different answers. SIBO is short for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth,” a common cause of bloating, gas, and other digestive symptoms. The…
SIBO Explained SIBO Symptoms, Testing, Diet; And Its Connection To IBS Updated November, 2021 By Amy Burkhart, MD RD What Is SIBO? What are the symptoms of SIBO? Are SIBO and IBS related? Is there a SIBO test? What about a SIBO diet? And…