The Optimal Health Blog
What Are the Conventional and Integrative Treatments For SIBO?
In this article, we will discuss integrative medicine modalities for SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). To learn more about SIBO symptoms and testing, bookmark this article. There are several categories of treatments for SIBO that we will focus...
How Do I Know If I Have SIBO?
What is SIBO? SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It is a condition whereby certain types of bacteria, those that produce hydrogen gas, overgrow in the small intestine, thereby causing a constellation of symptoms. What is IMO? IMO stands for...
Are You Taking Too Much Vitamin B6+B12?
Over half of US adults use supplements. Vitamin supplements often contain high doses of vitamins that greatly exceed the RDA (recommended dietary allowance). While in some situations including vitamin deficiency or for certain medical conditions, supplementing...
Should I Take Probiotics When Taking Antibiotics?
Taking probiotics with antibiotics can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and help balance your gut microbiome. With that being said, it’s important to allow the normal, diverse microbiome to repopulate the gut...
Mouth watering, low gluten cinnamon rolls (with no sugar added)
Ingredients DOUGH ¾ cup warm almond or soy milk (unsweetened)2 ¼ teaspoons quick rise or active yeast (1/4-ounce package yeast)¼ cup Lakanto sweetener (erythritol+Monk fruit sweetener)1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room...
Dr. Bojana’s High Protein, High Fiber, Gluten-free, Sugar-free Miracle Cookies
Cook: 20-25 minYield: about 16 cookies Ingredients 1 cup almond flour1 cup rolled (old-fashioned), gluten-free oats1 cup of mixed chia, flax and hemp seeds – ½ hemp, ¼ chia, ¼ flax1/8 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds1 teaspoon baking powder½-1 tea spoon...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We appreciate you and want to wish you and your family a peaceful, joyous, and healthy holiday season. May you have a Happy and Healthy New Year - a brighter, fulfilling year, in which you will accomplish the goals you set, in which you will continue to grow and...
Evidence-based Guide to Supplements for Depression
With the world changing at a faster rate than ever, it’s easy to feel as if things are out of control. This is particularly true for individuals who are already prone to depression. If you are dealing with depression, I want to offer hope that there are things you can...
Evidence-based Guide to Supplements for Anxiety
In our fast paced, high-tech world, stress is the norm for most of us. Life stressors including jobs, relationships, health, and financial stressors often contribute to worrying and fear. These combined with other triggers and predisposing factors can cause anxiety....