by Andrew Hubbard | Jul 9, 2023 | Abdominal Pain, IBS, Indigestion
Most of the common understanding on histamine comes from our own experiences or of those around us who have suffered with allergies. Most of us are familiar with antihistamines, medicines that block the action of histamine in our body. These help reduce the symptoms...
by Andrew Hubbard | Feb 22, 2020 | GERD
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs used to treat acid reflux, heartburn and dyspepsia. They work by suppressing stomach acid. They are also used to treat ulcers and to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding in patients on blood thinners and NSAIDs. However, the most...
by Andrew Hubbard | Jan 25, 2020 | GERD, IBS, Indigestion, SIBO
What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent Fasting. You’ve most likely heard about it. It’s often scattered in amongst health conversations on topics like plant-based burgers, keto diets and morning rituals. Chances are also good that if you’ve...
by Andrew Hubbard | Dec 1, 2019 | Abdominal Pain, Children's health
“My Tummy Hurts” These words you’ve heard echoed many times. Too many to count in fact. At first it was the stomach flu. But then the issues started happening more regularly. At school, at home, with no particular rhyme or reason. Your heart goes out...
by Andrew Hubbard | Oct 28, 2019 | Abdominal Pain, IBS, SIBO
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common condition I see in my practice. If you’re unfamiliar with SIBO then please read the previous article I wrote on the topic first. Today’s article will explore SIBO testing and what you need to know...
