An Intro to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

An Intro to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
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Ashley Turner
By Ashley Turner, BCDHH
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The human digestive system is a mighty and miraculous yet delicately balanced realm. It doesn’t take much to disrupt the gut microbiome and create a tangle of uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms.

Bacteria are a critical component to a healthy gut and small intestine, but when bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, it can lead to a leaky gut and a host of other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Ashley Turner
Ashley Turner
BCDHH
Dr. Ashley Turner is a traditionally trained naturopath and board-certified doctor of holistic health for Restorative Wellness Center. As an expert in functional medicine, Dr. Ashley is the author of the gut-healing guide “Restorative Kitchen” and “Restorative Traditions,” a cookbook comprised of non-inflammatory holiday recipes.
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