Gut microbiome testing can provide insights into the composition and diversity of microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tract. This may be particularly relevant in people with Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, acid reflux (GERD), long-term PPI use (Prilosec), and a history of corticosteroids, antibiotics, and thyroid medication (Synthroid). Let us address the role of gut microbiome testing […]
Let us look at using apple cider vinegar to increase stomach acid and reduce Candida for a client case with Candida overgrowth, leaky gut and long-term PPI, corticosteroid, antibiotic, and thyroid medication use. Should our client try 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted in 8 ounces of water after meals as a potential […]
Below, I’ll provide additional details on the link between gut dysbiosis, acid reflux (GERD), and asthma, focusing on recent research (2023–2025) on the gut-lung axis and practical strategies for managing GERD in the context of dysbiosis, tailored to a client’s situation (Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, long-term PPI, corticosteroid, antibiotic, and thyroid medication use). I’ve incorporated […]
Could there be a link between gut dysbiosis, GERD and asthma? Yes. There is a significant and increasingly recognized link between gut dysbiosis, acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD), and asthma. These conditions can interact through complex physiological mechanisms, including inflammation, immune dysregulation, and the gut-lung axis. Below is a concise explanation of their connections, […]
The connection between asthma medication, proton pump inhibitors, and the Microbiome is explained in detail below, based on these three questions: 1. Can asthma medication, including a nebulizer, negatively affect a person’s microbiome? 2. What happens to the low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach that are reduced by proton pump inhibitors or antacid […]