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GI Discomfort

Field of wheat with the overlay of text saying 'how do I know? Celiac disease vs. wheat intolerance" Washington state naturopathic gastroenterologist Dr. Buckle explores the differences

07.24.2023

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CELIAC DISEASE AND WHEAT INTOLERANCE/SENSITIVITY

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CELIAC DISEASE & WHEAT INTOLERANCE / SENSITIVITY People often ask me what the difference is between celiac disease and gluten or wheat intolerance/sensitivity. It is a good question, and can be confusing, so I would like to give some basic information regarding the difference. Of course, if this is something you are struggling with and need support, please make an appointment to see me, and we can discuss what might be appropriate for your particular situation. Celiac disease

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infographic of a large intestine to represent chronic GI conditions Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) The text "IDB: Five things to know" is overlaid on the image.

04.27.2023

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT IBD

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT IBD Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here are five important things you should know about IBD: IBD affects millions of people worldwide: IBD is a global health issue, with an estimated 3 million people affected in the United States alone. The condition is found in people of all ages, although it is most commonly diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 15 and 35. (SOURCE) There are two

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holidays, new year, intention, gi issues, naturopathic gastroenterologist, integrative medicine, root cause

12.26.2022

STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITH INTENTION

It’s a special time of year, a time for reconnecting to ourselves. As 2022 winds to a close, we might be reflective of the fact that we have been through a once in a generation experience. Many of us are thinking and hoping that 2023 will finally be the year we will get back to “normal.”  I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, they are hard to stick to. Instead, setting life goals and intentions that can actually be obtained are

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bowel discomfort, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease, diarrhea, gas, bloating, inflammation, natural gastroenterologist, naturopathic medicine

12.13.2022

THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN IBS AND IBD

For those who have chronic bowel discomfort and have not been able to alleviate symptoms long term on their own, it can be tempting to take to the internet for answers. You may be wondering if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD).  Often times rather than narrowing down information to achieve diagnosis, independent investigation adds a level of complexity to the issues at hand. It can be hard deciphering the nuances of the symptoms on your

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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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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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