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Naturopathic Doctor Seattle

06.18.2025

Is SIBO Chronic? Not Necessarily.

Is SIBO Chronic? Not Necessarily.  I often encounter patients who have read online that SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a chronic condition that never fully goes away. In my clinical experience, this is not true. However, it can feel like a chronic issue when it’s either misdiagnosed or not treated thoroughly. Why Accurate SIBO Diagnosis Matters Let’s start with diagnosis. The most accurate, readily available, way to diagnose SIBO, is with a breath test. Sometimes patients tell me

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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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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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