Jacquelyn Ehmer MS, RD, CDN

When looking back on my journey with digestive issues, I remember the years spent waking up with severe bloating, abdominal pain, constant fatigue, and a sense of overwhelming frustration with how to get back to truly living my life. 

My journey led me to numerous gastroenterologists, where I was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). My curiosity about my condition grew, and I delved into understanding how it could be managed through nutrition and lifestyle changes. However, during countless doctor's appointments and emergency room visits, I was often met with advice that felt restrictive and insufficient—lifelong elimination diets and vague suggestions to "stress less" without much practical guidance. Meanwhile, working with multiple health coaches left me overwhelmed by supplements and even more dietary restrictions. I realized that individualized nutrition care tailored to each person's unique symptoms and lifestyle was crucial for effective symptom management.