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Does H. pylori Cause Gas and Bloating? This Case Study Says Yes

If you’ve been dealing with relentless bloating, gas, or nausea even after being told your labs are “normal” this story might feel a little too familiar. Despite following a “clean diet” and trying everything from endoscopies to elimination plans, this high-performing executive still felt off: daily discomfort, sulfur-smelling gas, brain fog, and a cough no one could explain. The surprising culprit? An infection he had already tested negative for: H. pylori.

 

Despite years of digestive discomfort and “normal” conventional testing, Client J’s functional stool and mineral testing revealed several red flags that helped explain every single one of his symptoms — from nausea and belching to sulfur-smelling gas, fatigue, and chronic coughing.

 

J’s Case

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Elimination diets for IBS I Dr. Heather Finley

Why Elimination Diets for IBS Are Failing Your Gut (and What to Do Instead)

If you’re dealing with IBS, you’ve probably been told (maybe more than once )that the answer lies in cutting out foods. First it was dairy. Then gluten. Then FODMAPs. Before long, your “safe list” was shorter than your supplement stack—and your symptoms? Still here. Are elimination diets for IBS helpful? Or are they actually harming

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My Shocking HTMA Results and Postpartum Vitamin and Mineral Support Plan

Postpartum recovery isn’t just about getting more sleep or taking a multivitamin—it’s about restoring the deep nutrient reserves your body used to grow and birth a baby.After going through two prior postpartum experiences and navigating a challenging third pregnancy, I knew I needed a better strategy this time around—which is why I’m sharing how Hair

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What slow digestion is telling you I Dr. Heather Finley

Help! I Can’t Poop Daily: What Slow Digestion Is Really Telling You

Help! I Can’t Poop Daily: What Slow Digestion Is Really Telling You If you feel like you’re doing everything right and still struggling to go, you’re not alone and you’re not imagining it either. Slow digestion, especially when it shows up as constipation or incomplete bowel movements, is one of the top complaints we hear

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Why Your Birth Control Is Making You Bloated I Dr. Heather Finley

Does Birth Control Make You Bloated? Understanding the Gut-Hormone Connection

Does Birth Control Make You Bloated? Understanding the Gut-Hormone Connection Bloating before your period? Feeling like your jeans fit by lunchtime but not by dinner? Or maybe you’ve been on birth control for years and can’t shake the feeling that your digestion hasn’t been the same since. You’re not imagining it. Bloating, constipation, and other

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Does Fiber Cause Bloating? Or What does? I Dr. Heather Finley

Why It Might Not Be The Fiber + Water Causing Your Bloat

Fiber and water are often the first things we’re told to reach for when digestion feels off. And while they can help, they’re not magic fixes — especially if there’s something deeper going on. In fact, for some people, loading up on fiber can actually make things worse.
If you’re tired of dealing with recurring SIBO, this guide will help you understand why SIBO keeps coming back and how to address it for good.

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How to travel successfully with IBS and GI issues

Traveling can be an incredible experience, but your gut might not always agree. From long travel days and new foods to schedule changes and stress, it’s no surprise many people feel bloated, backed up, or uncomfortable on vacation.
The good news? A little gut prep goes a long way. Here’s exactly how I prepare my gut before and during a trip so I can enjoy myself—and feel good doing it.
If you’re tired of dealing with recurring SIBO, this guide will help you understand why SIBO keeps coming back and how to address it for good.

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