Herbal Medicine & Gut Health | Australia
One of the most common questions I get asked is: “Where did this methane SIBO even come from?” It can feel like it came out of nowhere, one day your gut is fine, the next you’re bloated, constipated, and stuck …
Blastocystis hominis is one of the most common parasites I see in stool test results, both in my clinic and inBlastocystis hominis is one of the most common findings on stool tests, and also one of the most misunderstood. For …
When it comes to SIBO and digestive enzymes, most of the focus tends to stay on the bacteria in the small intestine. But there is another piece that often gets missed. The pancreas and your digestive enzymes. Over the years, …
Giardia lamblia — also known as Giardia duodenalis or Giardia intestinalis — is one of the most common intestinal parasites globally, and a frequent finding in regions like the Byron Bay hinterland. With its ability to thrive in warm, temperate …
Today we’re covering the top 7 causes of leaky gut, aka intestinal permeability. Just keep in mind there are more, for sure, but as a clinician that treats digestive health almost exclusively in the busy Byron Herbalist clinic these are …
Methane dominant small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, often called methane SIBO or more recently intestinal methane overgrowth (IMO), is a common finding in patients struggling with constipation, bloating, flatulence, burping, and sometimes even reflux or heartburn.
This particular form …
Many people assume their gut motility is fine because they’re having a bowel movement every day — but transit time tells a different story. In my clinic, I often test gut motility and find that it’s delayed by 4, 5 …
Klebsiella overgrowth is a far more common problem than most people realise. While Klebsiella species can be part of a normal gut microbiome, under the right conditions they can overgrow, form biofilms, and become persistent pathogens linked to a wide …
As a clinical herbalist, I often turn to peppermint oil as part of a broader treatment strategy for patients dealing with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). While peppermint has a long tradition of use in digestive health, its specific application …
Salicylate sensitivity doesn’t get as much attention as histamine intolerance or oxalates — but for some people, it’s the missing piece of the puzzle.
If you’ve been dealing with vague symptoms like rashes, sinus congestion, headaches, or food reactions that …