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Learn how the bacteria in your gut may be manipulating your desire to eat certain foods.

Should I Go Gluten Free?

8 min. read

Dr. Briana Sinatra

It's hard to know if going gluten free is right for you, but Dr. Briana Sinatra has created the perfect guide to help you figure it out.

Measure Your Gut and Overall Health with pH Tests

4 min. read

Healthy Directions Staff Editor

Learn how you can scientifically measure the health of your gut bacteria with a stool pH test.

Sulfur Smelling Farts: 6 Causes & Prevention

7 min. read

If you find yourself dealing with gas backup and it tends to smell not so pleasant, there may be a reason why. Let’s learn more about the causes and prevention of gas.

How to Perform a Fecal Transplant

4 min. read

Dr. Williams explains how to perform a fecal transplant procedure, which can help restore healthy gut bacteria and address severe GI problems.

The Best Strains of Probiotics

8 min. read

Dr. Williams explains the different strains of probiotics and what each strain does in the body.

3 Powerful Nutrients that Support Your Gut & Immune System

5 min. read

Did you know your gut health and immune system are closely connected? Dr. Drew Sinatra reveals why—along with 3 nutrients that can support both.

How a Healthy Gut Affects Your Heart

5 min. read

Dr. Drew Sinatra explains how certain methods of healing the gut may lead to better cardiovascular health.

Gut Bacteria and Weight Loss

6 min. read

Dr. David Williams explains the how gastric bypass surgery changes the gut flora in your digestive system, leading to weight loss.

Fermented Foods & Gut Health

6 min. read

Dr. Williams explains the health benefits of fermented foods, and what fermented foods to eat for gut health.

Our expert doctor duo, Drs. Steve and Drew Sinatra, get to the heart of the matter and discuss all the most important factors that impact your cardiovascular health including symptoms, inflammation, cholesterol and the use of statins, and hypertension

The ND Is In: Healing with Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Drew Sinatra and Healthy Directions colleague Dr. Irfan Qureshi discuss the different ways naturopathic doctors are impacting healthcare.

Ask Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad: The Battle at the Table

In this episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes guest co-host, Dr. Briana Sinatra, for another episode of Ask Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad — where our doctor duo shares their best advice for winning the battle at the table and getting your kids to eat nutritious and enjoyable meals.

Wellness Wisdom: How to Find the Best Probiotic for You

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Extra, Dr. Drew Sinatra shares some of his top tips for how to choose the right probiotic for you.

Wellness Wisdom: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid with GERD

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Extra, Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses a common condition that causes major discomfort — GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Using the Elimination Diet with Tom Malterre

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes his friend and certified nutritionist Tom Malterre to talk about nutrient deficiencies, allergic reactions to the foods you’re consuming, and how you can use the elimination diet to help identify ANY food sensitivities you may have.

Using Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes back integrative neurologist, Ayurvedic practitioner and author, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, to share her overview of Ayurvedic medicine.

Understanding Gut Dysbiosis with Dr. Adam Rinde

Your gastrointestinal health has a massive impact on your overall health — physical and mental. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes fellow naturopathic physician and gut health expert, Dr. Adam Rinde, to discuss what happens when your gut microbiome is out of balance. The doctors explain what gut dysbiosis is — specifically SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) — the symptoms to be aware of, and how to diagnose and treat the condition. The doctors start off by discussing the impact SIBO has on your overall health and the difficulties doctors have in diagnosing it. Dr. Rinde talks about the testing available, including a new breath test that detects more gases for a more accurate diagnosis. The doctors also discuss treatment options — including the low FODMAP and elemental diets, medications, and herbal solutions. Next, Dr. Drew and Dr. Rinde discuss the importance of probiotics and prebiotics, and which strains are best for treating SIBO. They also explain the timeframe patients can expect with regard to improvement, and finally Dr. Rinde shares his top tip for what you can do to reduce the impact that stress has on your gut. Don’t miss this informative new episode of Be HEALTHistic!

Ask the Doctors: Your Top Heart and Gut Health Questions Answered

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra bring you another informative Ask the Doctors Q&A session, where they answer your top questions about heart and gut health. First, the doctors discuss the effect of family history on heart health, and Dr. Steve provides solutions for managing cholesterol. Dr. Drew explains the benefits of probiotics for the gut microbiome and talks about the rise of leaky gut, and Dr. Steve shares how emotional stress can have real physical effects on the heart. Next, the doctors discuss the link between salt and hypertension, and Dr. Steve gives his insight on drinking red wine for a healthy heart. They talk about why the European lifestyle encourages better digestive health, and Dr. Drew describes how digestion is connected to immunity. Finally, the doctors explain the principles of integrative vs. functional medicine, and they each share a simple tip for achieving better heart and gut health right now. Don’t miss this informative episode of Be HEALTHistic!

Wellness Wisdom Video Extra: The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Gut Health

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Video Extra, Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses a little-known correlation — the connection between fibromyalgia and gut health. From the latest statistics on fibromyalgia and how it’s diagnosed, to the simple breath test that detects gut issues like SIBO, to the breakthrough studies linking these conditions together, Dr. Drew shares information that can help improve your symptoms in this informative Wellness Wisdom video segment.