For many years, the “gold standard” for diagnosing SIBO was small-bowel aspiration and quantitative culture. This involves undergoing an upper endoscopy, where a scope is inserted via the mouth down to the small intestine, and a sample is taken through a sterile catheter using a small amount of suction. The aspirate is typically taken from the jejunum, and is then cultured.

Hummus is such a great way to sneak healthy stuff into a pickier persons diet. I mean.. who can say no to hummus??!

I am obsessed with the contrast of the lemony light citrus filling to the darker chocolate crust. All parts of this pie are thick and satisfying thanks to the prebiotics and healthy fats. Your mouth and gut will thank you for making this one! Mine sure did!

I am often asked about the impact of coffee on digestive health and the microbiome. The truth is that coffee can effect the microbiome both positively and negatively. So, here is a summary on what the research has to say and a bit about my personal experience. You should be able to weigh the benefits and make a decision in alignment with your own health and wellness.

I bet you’re all familiar with cacao as a superfood, but have you heard of Carob? In regards to microbiome health and microbial diversity, carob can actually be an even better option than cacao to fulfil your chocolate cravings. And just like cacao, it is incredibly versatile. Try using it in smoothies, brownies, energy balls, iced lattes and “hot chocolate.”

Check out my recipe for Microbiome Boosting Cookies Holiday Edition!

Endotoxemia or low dose endotoxemia from low grade infections and gut dysbiosis causes cognitive impairment and chronic illness

Are you floundering when it comes to exercising with a chronic or acute illness? Do you go-go-go until you burn out for multiple days at a time? Or, maybe you burn out immediately after attempting exercise? I’ve been there and I can tell you there is a way to move your body that is supportive of your healing journey.

Is there a single healthy microbiome model we can look to? No there is not. A healthy microbiome will vary according to diet, environment, geographical location, stress levels, medical history and more. That, said we know about patterns that are characteristics to either a healthy or dysbiotic microbiome.

Who is H-Pylori? Helicobacter pylori, commonly known as H-pylori is a type of bacteria that can penetrate your body and reside in the mucosa of your stomach and duodenum. It is classified as a gram-negative microbe with a negative reputation due to its ability to cause peptic ulcer disease in your gut lining. For other people, the infection can sometimes lead to stomach cancer.

This is an overview of Part 1 + 2 of Dr. Code and Kristina Mitts’ Facebook Live series on Coronavirus and the microbiome. To get all the details make sure you watch the replay, but if you lack the time here are the main points. Studies out of China have revealed characteristic imbalances occurring within the gut and lung microbiomes of COVID-19 patients making them more susceptible to fatality. These differences happen to correlate with the higher risk groups; Diabetes, CVD, cancer and aging. Evidently, this is one aspect of our health that, if imbalanced, will promote disease progression of the Corona Virus.

The ingredients in this pie are an eclectic marriage of gut loving resistant starch, polyphenols and anti-inflammatories. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition which leads to a lack of the G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) enzyme. This molecule generates NADPH production in red blood cells and protects them from damage by oxidative stress.

What are the microbiome myths you really need to know?