DR. SAND'S BLOG

What we're looking for is: what's getting in the way?

SIBO doesn't have to be chronic - figuring out the underlying cause is the key!

Regulating histamine could be a key to a healthy menopause

If you've ever noticed that your digestion falls apart the week before your period, that your thyroid symptoms flare alongside bloating, or that stress seems to rearrange your entire gastrointestinal reality — you' re not imagining things. Your gut and your hormones are deeply, biochemically intertwined. And for millions of people navigating conditions like SIBO, IBS, PCOS, perimenopause, thyroid dysfunction, and chronic fatigue, that connection is central to why they aren't

What if the real root cause isn’t on your face but in your gut? Emerging research in functional medicine and integrative dermatology shows that chronic inflammatory skin conditions are often connected to the gut microbiome.

What is Saccharomyces boulardii ? Bloating, diarrhea, and antibiotics wreaking havoc? Enter Saccharomyces boulardii —a mouthful to say, but a superstar when it comes to keeping your digestive system balanced and happy. Found naturally on the skins of mangosteen! So, what exactly is Saccharomyces boulardii (aka S. boulardii , Sac. boulardii , or as one of my patients coined, "Sac-Bac" )? It’s actually a tropical yeast. This yeast was first discovered in the 1920s on the skin