Dr. Ashley Kowalski, Naturopathic Doctor
1419 Carling Ave. Suite 209 K1Z 7L6 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Bloodwork, imaging, and scopes - all normal. This doesn’t explain why I feel the way I do! Are you tired of relying on laxatives? Afraid to leave the house due to fear of experiencing an overwhelming sense of urgency? How embarrassing! maybe you’ve been told you have IBS? I’d be happy to help work with you to get to the bottom of this. We can test for and/or treat bacterial overgrowth as a cause of your digestive discomfort. ... Reside in Ontario? Accepting both virtual (preferred) and in-office appointments at this time! #ontarionaturopath #ottawa #ottawanaturopath #ottcity #embrun #embrunon #embrunnaturopath #russellon #russellnaturopath #irritablebowel #irritableboweldisease #irritable #constipationrelief #diarrhea #diarrheasucks #sibo #smallintestine #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #bacteria #bacterialovergrowth #telemedicine #ontario

My virtual and in-office clinic will remain open during the lockdown! Let’s be safe during this pandemic and minimize our in-person interactions where possible. Need extra mental/emotional support during this time or want to chat about your gut health? I’d be happy to help! #sibo #ibs #diarrhea #constipation #bloat #byebloat #bloatedbelly #gas #digestion #digestiveissues #mood #tuesdaymotivation #ottawa #ottcity #embrun #embrunon #russellontario #russellon

ONE MONTH left to use up those healthcare benefits; there is no better time of year to start working on your digestive health and then carry over into the new year 2021 when your benefits renew! Most healthcare insurance plans cover Naturopathic Medicine - I’d be happy to help you identify and address the underlying cause of your health concerns whether that be virtually or in-office. Reside in Ontario? Let’s chat! #embrun #embrunontario #russellontario #ontario #ottawa #ottawanaturopath #ottcity #digestion #ibs #gas #bloating #byebloat #nausea #constipation #diarrhea

Did you know there is a REASON for your #IBS symptoms that can’t be detected via blood work or imaging techniques? It’s usually due to bacterial overgrowth. The holidays are coming up, one of the best times of year to indulge in goodies and luscious meals - but you don’t want to pay for it physically afterwards. I’d be happy to help get you back on track with your digestion this holiday season and moving forward; it doesn’t only involve dietary changes, but actually ...getting to the root cause. Let’s chat! #bloatedbelly #bloat #byebloat #sibo #ibsd #ibsc #irritablebowelsyndrome #gas #digestion #diarrhea #constipation #happygut #lowfodmap #embrunontario #embrun #russellontario #ottcity #ottawacanada #fodmapfree

Relying on #laxatives to go for a is less than ideal, AND it is not addressing the cause of irregular bowel movements. Did you know that #constipation can be caused by slow gut motility, inadequate water intake, low stomach acid, and/or #SIBO resulting in #bloating and #IBS symptoms? How about I help you identify and address the underlying cause of #constipation so you don’t have to rely on medications to go for a #2 . Let’s chat during a free call, or book your virtual or in-office appointment today! #sluggish #mmc #migratingmotorcomplex #ibsc #lowstomachacid #gutmotility #irritablebowelsyndrome #bloat #bloatedbelly #byebloat #gas #digestivehealth #digestion #embrun #embrunontario #ottawa #ottcity

Have you been sent left, right, and centre to different healthcare providers or specialists without answers? Did all blood tests and scopes come back normal? There may be something missing. Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine is a common reason for IBS symptoms. Naturopathic Doctors offer testing and can help with diagnosed or suspected bacterial overgrowth. Reside in Ontario? Let’s chat!... #sibo #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibsc #ibsd #ibsawareness #ibsm #fodmaps #fodmapfree #digestion #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #gas #constipationrelief #constipation #bloat #bloatedbelly #bloating #bloatedtummy #diarrhea #diarrheasucks #ottawa #ottcity #embrun #embrunontario #embrunon #russell #russellon #prescottrussell

#Gas and #bloating mixed with a need to run to the bathroom? Are you afraid to eat out because you DON’T know your triggers, and can’t predict what will happen to your digestion? I hear this all too often! When certain bacteria are in the small intestine, they feed off of foods we eat and cause gas and bloating! Have you had blood work and imaging done to be told nothing more than everything looks normal? So disappointing! You know something isn’t right. Lucky for you - #IBS has a cause and I’d be happy to help. #prescottrussell #ottawa #ottcity #sibo #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #bloat #byebloat #bloatedbelly #crampsgotmelike #digestionhealth #digestionsupport #digestiontips #ontario #embrunontario #russellontario #fodmaps #fodmapfood #highfodmap

Thanksgiving dinner is my absolute favourite, but I know I’ll pay for it afterwards. Sound familiar? Does your stomach #cramp or #bloat after eating sulfur-containing foods like #garlic and #onions ? This could signify a bacterial overgrowth issue Are you still looking for answers and relief when it comes to your symptoms? Diet changes provide temporary relief, but are not a solution. What if you could go back to a regular diet again? Let’s chat, I’d be happy to help!... #fodmap #lowfodmap #ibs #ibsd #diarrhea #sibo #h2s #digestion #digestiondoc #ontario #ontariotelemedicine #ottawa #ottcity #ottawanaturopath #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon #embrunontario #russellontario #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #bloatedbelly #bloating #bloatingproblems #gas #crampsgotmelike

Diagnosed with #IBS? Speak with a Naturopathic Doctor to order a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth #SIBO test. Reside in Ontario? DM me or email: [email protected] to set-up your virtual appointment! . . . #cramping #gas #bloating #ibsd #ibsc #irritablebowelsyndrome #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #lactulose #lactulosebreathtest #diarrhea #constipation #ontario #ottawa #telemedicine #ottcity #ottawanaturopath #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon

Infections improved with antibiotics ... but then they come back? Why? This is likely a biofilm issue. I like the analogy of referring to biofilm like a house for bacteria - it protects them from antibiotic storms and bad weather so they can evade the immune system and survive. We need to break the windows / door down so that we can target and eradicate them! Speak with an ND so we can acknowledge biofilm and say bye infection! ... #ibs #uti #strepthroat #strep #chronic #digestion #chronicinfection #diverticulitis #sibo #biofilm #gas #bloating #immunesystem #embrun #russell #ottawa #ottcity #embrunon #russellon

You wake with a flat tummy, but bloating wins and takes over by the end of the day - or maybe even after your first meal!! These are all common reasons for bloating. Work with an ND to explore your health history and determine which one of these may actually be the reason for your #bloat - let’s give that flat tummy a win! #bloated #byebloat #bloating #sibo #dysbiosis #stress #overeatersanonymous #overeating #lowstomachacid #digestion #gas #ibs #diarrhea #constipation #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon #ottawa #ottcity

Medication use , surgery, history of travel, food poisoning, gastroenteritis, and/or colds/flus can ALL lead to #IBS symptoms. The vast majority of IBS presentations are due to a bacterial overgrowth issue - resulting in constipation/diarrhea, urgency, and changes in frequency of stools. You can kind of think of it as an infection... minus the fever and head cold symptoms! . . . If you’re looking for answers and relief when it comes to your IBS diagnosis - I’d be happy t...o help! I’m accepting new Ontario patients both virtually and in-office. Let’s say bye to these bacteria so you can comfortably get on with your regular routine! . . . #embrun #embrunon #ottawa #ottcity #russell #russellon #embrunnaturopath #russellnaturopath #sibo #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #ibsd #ibsc #constipation #diarrhea #digestion #digestiondoc #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibsm #ibsfriendly #ibsmoments See more

Have you tried identifying trigger foods without any success? Perhaps everything is making you bloat? The three most common reasons for bloating include low stomach acid, food sensitivities, and/or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth - especially if you have IBS! Speak with an ND to book your initial appointment for an assessment and to learn more about testing.

What symptoms may suggest I have low stomach acid? heartburn nausea constipation/diarrhea ... GI infections: viruses/parasites history of or currently being on acid-lowering medication Visit my website (link in bio!) and subscribe in pop-up for the FREE DIY @ HOME low stomach acid test instructions delivered straight to your inbox! I’d be happy to help you restore your levels and beat the bloat! . . . #byebloat #bloating #bloatedbelly #lowstomachacid #hcl #digestion #diarrhea #constipation #nausea #ppi #protonpumpinhibitor #embrun #russell #ottawa #ottcity #bakingsodatest

Blood tests, colonoscopies, and endoscopies... normal. Did your doctor mention small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) as a cause of your IBS? . . . When bacteria migrate to places where they do not belong (in this case, the small intestine) we experience symptoms. We absorb food in the small intestine - and when bacteria are present they contribute to gas, bloating, changes in patterns, and cramping. ... . . . Have you had enough with #IBS symptoms? DM to book your appointment! I’d be happy to investigate the risk factors and test for / treat SIBO! Accepting new patients from Ontario virtually and in-office. . . . #sibo #ibsc #ibsd #digestion #digestiondoc #ontario #ottawa #ottcity #ottawanaturopath #embrun #embrunon #embrunnaturopath #russell #russellon #russellnaturopath #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowrh #fodmap #lowfodmap #ibsrelief #byebloat #bloating #gas #constipation #diarrhea See more

Are you ready to say bye to bloating and stomach cramps? Diagnosed with IBS? . . . I’d be happy to help! Let’s work together to determine your stomach acid levels, food sensitivities, and/or order testing for the most common cause of IBS based upon a health assessment. DM me to get started - we can treat/correct for these findings as well! ... . . . FREE stomach acid test for recurring bloating / gas / reflux when you subscribe in pop-up: www.ashleykowalskind.com . . . #ottawa #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon #byebloat #bloatedbelly #bloating #ibs #sibo #ibsd #gas #cramps #crampsgotmelike #foodsensitivity #foodsensitivities #irritablebowelsyndrome #digestion #bloatrelief #poo #poop See more

This statement is INCORRECT. . . If you’ve had blood testing or imaging done to be told that everything looks normal - something IS missing. Now this is actually good news - it means you aren’t alone and that there’s hope for a happy gut! .... . History of travel, colds/flus, food poisoning, and medication use are only a few factors that can predispose you to #IBS . . What can I do to help? We can test for the most common cause of IBS symptoms - SIBO - and treat it! If you can relate to the above, DM to chat during a FREE discovery call or book your initial appointment today: ashleykowalskind.com . . . #digestion #ibsd #ibsc #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmap #fodmap #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon #ottawa #ottcity #gas #bloat #byebloat #bloating #cramping #crampingmystyle #diarrhea #diarrhearelief #constipation #constipationrelief #sibo #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth See more

I believe you should have a daily schedule. . . I believe that you deserve to go out with loved ones for the day without worrying about where the closest toilet is. .... . I believe you can live in harmony with your digestive system. Make your digestion work for you, not against you - THIS is what I want for you. . . If this sounds like a miracle, well, I believe in them - do you? ! I’d be happy to help you get there. Let’s chat! . . . #ottawa #ottcity #bloat #byebloat #gas #ibs #sibo #constipation #diarrhea #digestion #digestiondoc #embrun #embrunon #ontario #irritablebowelsyndrome #bloatrelief #poo #russell #russellon See more

Diarrhea, loose stools, and sense of urgency explained via the results of a #SIBO breath test! Remember - #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth is responsible for 80-90% of #IBS cases! . . . This test is now available again (it was temporarily suspended due to COVID)! I love helping people get their quality of life back and treat the cause of symptoms. Suffering with cramping and unpredictable bowel patterns? Bloated no matter what you eat - even healthy foods? let’s c...hat! I’d be happy to help if you reside in Ontario. . . . #ontario #ontariond #digestion #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibsd #ibsc #bloatedbelly #byebloat #bloat #gas #diarrhea #cramps #digestionsupport #bloatrelief #gasrelief #lowfodmap #fodmap See more

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Delivering transformational care is what I do best - and I’d be happy to help take you away from the typical IBS label and remind you of what it feels like to go beyond symptoms. . The good news: IBS IS curable. We can work together to discover and treat the most often missed cause of IBS... bacterial overgrowth. ... . So... your bloodwork and imaging came back normal - you’ve been told you have to live with this IBS. I reject that. No thanks. Not me. No more. Are you ready for a new approach - a new life? . . . Send me a message and let’s chat! I want you to enjoy day-to-day life without having to worry about the next trip to the bathroom. Virtual appointments are available for Ontario residents. . . . #digestionsupport #ibs #ibsd #ibsc #irritablebowelsyndrome #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #sibo #bloat #gas #byebloat #bloatedbelly #diarrhea #constipation #ottawa #fodmap #lowfodmap #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon #ibsrelief See more

I want to spend time outside in the pool and soak up those rays in that new bikini I bought ...feeling comfortable, but I guess that is NOT today! . . . Do you have a difficult time pinpointing foods that make you #bloat ?- maybe you’ve tracked your diet and made comments but It. Just. Doesn’t. Make. Sense. ... . . . Reach out and I’d be happy to chat! I’m accepting new patients both virtually in Ontario and in practice. www.ashleykowalskind.com . . . #digestionsupport #bloatedbelly #bloating #byebloat #bloat #feelgood #ontario #ottawa #embrun #russell #bikini #bikinigirl #bikinilife #summervibes #summeroutfits See more

IBS Risk Factors Explained - if you are struggling with achieving a good quality of life due to your IBS diagnosis - watch this video for THE MOST COMMON MISSED CAUSE OF IBS. I’d be happy to chat/help! www.ashleykowalskind.com . . . #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #ibsd #ibsc #constipation #diarrhea #gas #bloating #byebloat #bloatedbelly #sibo #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #ottawa #ottcity #virtualnd #ontario #ontariond #embrun #embrunon #russell #russellon #digestion #digestiondoc