All posts by: The Digestion Coach

Protein Digestion and SIBO

Table of Contents 1. What is Pepsin and its Role in Protein Digestion? 2. Pancreatic Enzymes: Trypsin, Chymotrypsin, and Pancreatin 3. Brush Border Enzymes and Final Breakdown 4. Impact of...

Sugar Alcohols and SIBO: In-Depth

Table of Contents Introduction to SIBO and Sugar Alcohols What Are Sugar Alcohols? The Impact of Different Sugar Alcohols on SIBO Symptoms The Role of Sugar Alcohols in Fermentation and...

SIBO from Cause to Cure

Table of Contents Understanding Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Causes of SIBO The Consequences to the Gut Lining SIBO’s Effect on Systemic Health The Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine...

SIBO Specialist In Orange County, CA

Orange County’s Leading SIBO Specialist Get Expert Care, Locally, Nationally, or Abroad, with The Digestion Coach ™ Dr. Marcus Ettinger Are you dealing with bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, or...

Large Bowel and Digestion – Part 5 of 5

Table of Contents Introduction Composition and Characteristics of Feces Functions of the Large Bowel Role of Probiotic Bacteria in Digestion Energy Production and Disease Prevention Final Stages: Rectal Storage and...

Digestive Problems in Women are Experienced Differently Than Men

Table of Contents Introduction Hormonal Influence and Pain Sensitivity Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Disorders Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Unique Sensory and Functional Differences Esophagus and Stomach Functionality...

The Small Intestine and Digestion – Part 4 of 5

Table of Contents The Small Intestine and Digestion – Introduction Size and Structure Primary Function: Nutrient Breakdown and Absorption The Duodenum – Neutralizing Acidity and Preparing for Digestion The Jejunum...

Stomach, Saliva and Mouth in Digestion: Part 2 and 3 of 5

The stomach, saliva, and mouth are parts two and three of my five-part series on digestion. Bruce Lee said, “Fear comes from uncertainty; we can eliminate the fear within us...

Stress Affects Digestion: Phases of Digestion – Part 1 of the 5

 Phases of Digestion – Part 1 of the 5 As a gut health specialist and digestion coach, improving my patient’s digestion is one of the cornerstones of helping them regain...

H. pylori Treatment Protocol ™ The Original Since 2007

Table of Contents Introduction My Predisposing Factors So What Was the True Cause of My Gastritis? Diagnostic Testing The True Cause Was H. pylori H. pylori Treatment Protocol Important Protocol...