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Download a copy of the step-by-step guide here! In our modern Western lifestyle, it’s all but impossible to avoid: Food poisoning Antibiotics and other drugs Chemicals Preservatives Many people are also impacted by: Caesarean births Formula feeding Poor diet choices Over- or under-eating Other illnesses that negatively affect the health of our gut microbiota Given [...]
Our Fast Tract Diet Facebook group admins share their genuine experiences with the Fast Tract Diet. This is how I overcame IBS-D, Gastritis and LPR by Michele Addressing SIBO without Antibiotics by Judy No More [...]
Clinical Studies on the Fast Tract Diet™ One of the goals of the Digestive Health Institute is to elevate science-based dietary interventions as first-line therapies for: Functional gastrointestinal disorders including heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, LPR, IBS, and other associated health issues SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) Dysbiosis Autoimmune conditions To accomplish this, we continue to [...]
Question Is it safe to use a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) over the short term to determine if I actually have LPR instead of a chronic sinus infection? Also, if it is (reflux-related) LPR, is it necessary to go on medication? My doctor keeps telling me that it would be worse to have acid in [...]
A clear link between gut bacteria and Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been established by Caltech researchers led by microbiologist, Sarkis Mazmanian. The study published in the Dec 1, 2016 issue of Cell sheds new light on PD for researchers investigating effective treatments for this incurable central nervous system disorder. One of the leading areas of [...]
I have terrible bloating. Does the Fast Tract Diet help? If so, how? Bloating is one of the most common symptoms reported by people visiting their doctor or gastroenterologist. The most common cause is excess gas produced by bacteria in either the small (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, SIBO) or large (dysbiosis) intestine. The bloat-causing gas [...]
Constipation Tips Research shows a definitive cause-and-effect relationship between methane-positive SIBO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth, IMO) and constipation. But there are many other things that can result in constipation. Here are some steps you can take for relief. 7 steps you can take to address constipation: 1. Review listed side effects for any medicines or supplements [...]
A few months ago I was in despair over my IBS symptoms and my overall health. Despite faithful adherence for over five years to a sugar, dairy and grain-free diet, the good health I’d hoped for hadn’t eventuated. My worst symptoms – bouts of vertigo, plus dry eyes and joint pain from Sjogren’s syndrome – [...]
Dietary supplements can be extremely helpful as part of a larger plan for addressing a variety of digestive and general health issues including: Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Microbiota imbalances Deficiencies in molecules made by the body such as stomach acid, bile and digestive enzymes Symptoms including gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, constipation, [...]
Are you familiar with the term, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)? Don’t let this five-letter acronym intimidate you. It simply refers to conditions or symptoms affecting the digestive tract for which no structural problem or biochemical cause is observed by standard testing such as endoscopy, imaging or blood tests. These are some examples of FGIDs: Irritable [...]
