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This author amoresults has created 6 entries.

naturopathic doctor, understanding IBD, irritable bowel syndrome, pacific northwest, GI specialist

01.31.2023

UNDERSTANDING IBS

Many people seek the help of a naturopathic doctor with a specialty in gastroenterology after being diagnosed with IBS by their Gastroenterologist. Tired of merely managing IBS symptoms, patients want to get to the bottom of their diagnosis, and find that GI doctors are limited in the care they are able to give. Naturopathic medicine offers solutions beyond a chronic diagnosis and helps alleviate and/ or eliminate the underlying causes of an illness. The diagnostic criteria for Irritable

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bowel, bowel movement, poop, constipation, Bristol Scale, natural constipation relief, naturopathic medicine

11.08.2022

GETTING YOUR POOP TOGETHER

It’s time to get real. When was the last time you had a bowel movement? And the last time you had a bowel movement did you check it out? I mean really check it out? People rarely take time out of their day to think about poop. But they should. It’s an important part of daily life. A lot of people are constipated and don’t even know it. Constipation occurs when there is lack of ease or discomfort in eliminating the bowels,

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basics of health and wellness

09.27.2022

BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS OF HEALTH

There is nothing like the beginning of a school year to send the minds and bodies of our family into a tailspin. Suddenly all the little things that went by the wayside over the summer start to add up. We’ve forgotten the importance of time management and nutrition. While scheduling movement during the workday is becoming impossible. One of the most difficult components of back-to-school season is the stress it can bring on.  Maybe you’ve noticed your family feels a bit off right

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gasteroenterology, Naturopathic Medicine, Inflammation, Washington, Wellness, Gastrointestinal Issues

09.01.2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EOE

As a naturopathic doctor with a specialty in gastroenterology I often work with patients that have been referred to me by a primary care doctor. In these cases, symptoms are often hard to diagnose or conversely, the diagnosis is so specific my expertise is required. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) is one of those specific types of diagnoses.  A naturopathic approach to patient care looks for the root cause of an illness in order to relieve symptoms. The treatment of EOE requires a multifaceted

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GI Discomfort, Leaky Gut, Abdominal Pain, Food Allergy Panel, Naturopathic Physician, Gastroenterology

06.30.2022

GI DISCOMFORT: COULD IT BE LEAKY GUT?

Which came first? The chicken or the egg? This age-old story is one and the same when it comes to gut permeability and the havoc it can wreak on a person’s body. Does leaky gut cause discomfort in the GI tract or is discomfort in the GI tract causing the gut to leak? Let’s take a closer look: Leaky gut is not an actual diagnosis. It is a term used by doctors to describe the deterioration of the mucosal lining in the small intestine.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux, GER, Acid Reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion, PPIs, Acid Blockers, Natural Heartburn Relief, Seattle

05.24.2022

GER: SIX WAYS TO FIND RELIEF NATURALLY

Have you noticed a burning sensation in your esophagus or chest that often comes after eating difficult meals [READ: heavy, spicy, greasy foods]? You may be experiencing GER. Gastroesophageal reflux, or GER, is often referred to as heartburn, acid reflux, or even indigestion (STORY). Typically, patients who have been experiencing symptoms like these: Nausea in the morningFowl breathEpigastric pain – gnawing under the breastboneIn children – regurgitation might start with a visit to a primary allopathic doctor in hopes of alleviating day to day discomfort. If

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