Before doing this blood panel, I didn’t think it was important to keep tabs on these things, but I now can’t stress enough how crucial it is to stay on top of it. C. In a 2014 study conducted at The Johns Hopkins Department of Internal Medicine, berberine was found to be as effective as Rifaximin (a strong antibiotic) in reducing bacterial overgrowth as well as eliminating archaea.

The mouth: Your teeth break down food into small pieces, while the sight and aromas of tasty food kicks the saliva glands into action. There's some evidence that probiotics may be helpful in some cases, such as helping to ease some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It took many attempts to find the right practitioner, but I got in contact with Dena Norton in July of 2019 and it has all been uphill from there. If your gut lining is under constant assault, eventually it won’t be able to fend off erosion by chemical irritants, abrasive particles or bacteria inside your gut.The concept was to kill all living creatures inside me but also introduce helpful probiotics to do some healing between rounds of antibiotic pills. It is important to stay consistent with the time in which you take it so you can really see the benefits. I very much enjoy my sessions with Kiran, she is taking a holistic approach and uses a combination of homeopathy and healthy nutrition to address health concerns. Garlic, with its antibacterial and antifungal properties, can help keep “bad” gut bacteria under control and help balance yeast in the gut.

If you notice any unexpected change to any aspect of your health, please seek help from a qualified healthcare professional immediately.There are so many conflicting articles on the internet regarding what you should do for good gut health. The Plot Thickens: My gut health began declining in 2015, then took a dramatic turn for the worse in 2017 and peaked in 2018.

Although, compared to other gels we tried, we found this flavour to be much more palatable and it didn't leave a coating on our teeth. Equally important to the physical is the emotional and spiritual part of healing, so I’ll be following up with a separate blog post on the psychological and mindset aspects of my journey. Alternatively, one of our tasters enjoyed blitzing it with avocado, vanilla extract and honey to make a healthy chocolate mousse. Specific treatments for IBD, celiac disease and others associated with intestinal permeability have been shown to repair the intestinal lining in those who were affected.

Jules Miller, one of The Nue Co’s co-founders, has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so it’s hardly surprising that the brand knows its stuff when it comes to gut health. The products from JS Health are on the expensive side, but the quality of this powder is impressive. Visit our review section to find more health-related reviews, including the best protein bars, best vegan protein powders and our favourite meal prep containers. A quick note: while Dena recommended I take natural antimicrobials to address my overgrowths, I had tried them so many times in the past with no result that I chose to bypass that option and go straight for the pharmaceuticals. It’s so popular that Koreans say “kimchi” in the same way that we say “cheese” when they have their photos taken.