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Welcome to the blog of “The Digestion Coach,” Dr. Marcus Ettinger.

As a practicing doctor of 36+ years and GI health specialist, I have studied, written, and treated the human body for a long time. I created this blog to provide easy-to-understand information on complex topics and to help anchor everything I study. I hope the information on my blog increases your understanding of the body, disease, and health.

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... Read More

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... Read More

SIBO Specialist In Orange County, CA

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

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More