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

How to Get the Benefits of Probiotics for Your Heart and Overall Health

6 min. read

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Learn about the many health benefits of probiotics for your digestion, heart, and overall health and the best way to add probiotics to your daily routine.

How to Restore and Improve Your Gut Bacteria

4 min. read

Learn how you can use foods and supplements to restore and improve gut bacteria with these recommendations from Dr. David Williams.

How to Remedy a Bad Gallbladder

8 min. read

Dr. Williams provides treatments and remedies for a poorly functioning gallbladder.

4 Secrets for Healthier, More Comfortable Digestion

7 min. read

Want to stop gas, bloating, and heartburn? Dr. Drew Sinatra shares 4 secrets for healthier, more comfortable digestion.

The Dangers of NSAIDs: How Chronic Use Can be Harmful to Your Gut

6 min. read

Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses the dangers of chronic use of NSAIDs, the affects on the gut, and what alternatives you could be using instead.

SIBO-The Secret Contributor to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

4 min. read

Dr. Drew Sinatra explains SIBO and how it significantly contributes to Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Health Benefits of Fermented Foods

8 min. read

Dr. Drew Sinatra explains the benefits of fermented foods for your gut. As a bonus, he provides an easy, at-home recipe for sauerkraut.

Hemorrhoids: An Embarrassing Problem, Solved!

1 min. read

"Hanging" unprotected, hemorrhoids gets scraped, bumped, and aggravated by everything that moves through the rectum, and the pain can be excruciating. Here are five ways to help correct this problem.

Should I Give My Children Probiotics?

7 min. read

Dr. Briana Sinatra

Dr. Briana Sinatra addresses the question of providing children with probiotics.

Better Health Takes Guts

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!

Pulse Check: Animals, Alcohol, Avocados & Afternoon Naps

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra present another installment of their timely Pulse Check series, where they discuss trending health topics and what you need to know right now. Today, the doctors delve into some noteworthy new articles and studies that reinforce the importance of making healthy choices. First, the doctors discuss the latest research on alcohol and AFib, and how a drink a day may raise your risk. The doctors then talk about a new study on the positive impact of avocado on gut health — and how one delicious “Sinatra Salad” can cover all your daily fruit and veggie needs. Next, the doctors talk about the vital role our pets play in our lives, and also discuss the new research that shows how an afternoon nap can sharpen our cognition. Finally, Dr. Steve gives his “pearl” of wisdom about the link between mental health and heart disease, and why a good cry is the best medicine. Don’t miss this informative, brand new 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.