What do insomnia and allergies have in common? It might not seem like the two would be related, but I became curious and began looking into it when I noticed that the nights I would wake up at 3 AM unable to fall back asleep, my nose was more congested. It turns out there’s likely…
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Natural Remedies for Headaches and Migraines
As I write this, my husband (oh yeah, I got married since the last time we talked) is lying on the cold tile floor in the bathroom with a migraine. I hate seeing him suffer even more than I hate having a migraine myself. Between the two of us, we have nearly four decades of…
2019 Health Update: My First Year in Austin
Happy New Year, friends! I hope you are finding time to take some deep belly breaths and relax after surviving through what can be a very hectic time of year (and one that can exacerbate digestive symptoms)! It’s been one year since I moved from Portland to Austin to begin a new adventure that would…
A Low Cost Natural Treatment For Warts…That Works!
I had tried everything to get rid of the large, embarrassing warts on my feet. Or at least I thought I had. I had nearly given up and accepted my doctor’s advice that “they would just go away on their own…eventually.” But they just kept growing! Until I came across a low cost natural treatment…
Hibiscus Lime Iced Tea (GF, DF, Sugar-Free)
Are you that person at social gatherings? I’m referring to the one who when offered something to drink, you prefer to pass because all the options are loaded with sugar or something else that would make you feel unwell for the next week. Or at least the next day. I am definitely that person. But…
How I Overcame Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Today I am sharing my story of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). I don’t have a magic pill or formula, but what I do have is my story. And a message of hope. My message is for anyone and everyone who feels they will suffer from their illness forever. I will not tell you recovery…
Changes Are Coming!
If you have been following along in my Instagram stories over the past few days, you know that I have been scoping out all the gluten-free, dairy-free eats in Austin, Texas.
FMT in The Bahamas (Part III): Did it Work?
In case you missed it, I traveled to the Bahamas back in May of this year (3 months ago) to undergo fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). You can read previous posts to learn all about why I decided to go and my tips and accommodations for success. Did it work? I know you want to know this….
10 Quick Takeaways- NUNM SIBO Symposium 2018
For the past several years, I have attended the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) SIBO Symposium in Portland, Oregon (that’s where I live!). Each year, I make a point to write a post highlighting some of my key takeaways from the conference. Here are posts from previous years: 15 Quick Takeaways- NUNM SIBO Symposium…
FMT in the Bahamas (Part II): Tips & Accommodations for Success
As you may know if you follow my blog or Instagram (@sibowithhope), one month ago (May 2018) I traveled to the Bahamas for a procedure called Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT). You can read all about what it is and why I went in Part I of this series. I am sure many of you want…
