By Amy Burkhart, MD, RD The Low FODMAP Diet Improves IBS Symptoms More Than Medication A study found that a low-FODMAP diet was more helpful than medication in reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Just four weeks on a low-FODMAP diet improved common IBS symptoms, such as diarrhea and constipation, in 76% of people who…
By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The search continues for the optimal eating method for weight management and health. Is One Meal a Day fasting (OMAD) the answer to that quest or unnecessary torture? Let’s cover OMAD fasting, discuss any benefits, and see what the research says. What is OMAD fasting? One meal is eaten…
Symptoms, Causes, Testing, Treatment & Diet By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Bloating that won’t go away. Stomach pain after eating. Unpredictable digestion. These are common SIBO symptoms. If you’ve been struggling with frustrating gut issues and can’t find answers, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) might be the culprit. But what exactly is SIBO? How do…