Health is complex, and so are the symptoms we experience. Identifying the true root cause involves a holistic approach that considers multiple factors. While it’s tempting to look for a single cause, the reality is that multiple things often interplay to create the discomfort or illness we face.

In the last five parts of this series, we have been traveling organ by organ through the digestive system, and we’ve finally made our way to our last stop: the lesser-celebrated, yet absolutely vital segment of our digestive system – the large intestine. 

Let’s unpack what happens in the small intestine and how the impact on the health of this important organ is indeed contrary to its name. There’s nothing small about it!

For this edition of our digestive deep dive, we’re starting to get into the good stuff. We’re really uncovering the sites of dysfunction that are the most common drivers of your pesky digestive symptoms. So for all my people with acid reflux, indigestion, GERD, or with a history of ulcers, this one’s for you.