Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally

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In this episode I discuss:

• (1:15) Why habits that support the nervous system also support digestion
• (2:25) Why certain breathing exercises support digestion and a breathing exercise demo
• (4:45) My free Mindful Breathing Guide to optimize digestion
• (5:35) Why a gratitude practice helps support digestion
• (8:30) Sitting on the floor when you eat can make a difference in your digestive health
• (12:05) Why your eating environment matters 
• (14:35) How you chew impacts how well you digest
• (16:55) Be careful about how much water you drink with a meal

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• (1:05) Overview of the difference between conventional lab testing and functional lab testing
• (2:00) Why conventional testing really only benefits insurance and pharmaceutical companies and not the health consumer in terms of getting to the root cause
• (5:00) Why a doctor may not be the best option to help you identify root cause factors driving your symptoms
• (9:45) Example of a functional thyroid test and why it’s important to look at a number of markers to really understand thyroid function
• (18:05) Example of a functional stool test side by side with a conventional stool test and the major differences
• (25:30) Why it’s important to be your own health advocate and understand the tests your doctor (or any other practitioner) runs for you

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• (1:46) Why running just a food sensitivity test is not likely to solve IBS or IBD symptoms
• (2:40) There are always deeper root cause issues driving gut symptoms that food sensitivity tests won’t identify
• (4:00) Why keeping a food journal is a powerful tool 
• (5:50) The limitations of food sensitivity testing
• (8:00) My personal experience with food sensitivity testing
• (10:10) The endless cycle of food sensitivity testing
• (13:16) Why clients with IBS and IBD would generally do best avoiding certain foods forever
• (18:18) Why I feel there should be an endpoint to troubleshooting food sensitivities

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• (2:20) Is there something more serious underlying my IBS symptoms?
• (3:40) Once you rule out more serious conditions, how to determine significant factors underlying IBS symptoms 
• (5:30) The possible root cause factors underlying IBS from a functional perspective 
• (7:45) Why cellular energy deficiencies and hidden gut infections play a role in IBS
• (10:50) The connection between hormones and gut function
• (14:45) Which factors (that doctors don’t test for) could lead to more serious conditions
• (16:00) My free e-guide designed to help people tame their IBS and IBD symptoms 

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

• (0:45 sec) the concept that IBS and IBD are on the same spectrum of disease
• (4:28) IBS and IBD as distinct conditions and also what they have in common
• (6:25) definition of inflammation
• (9:13) the relationship between inflammation and a dysregulated immune system
• (10:55) how immune dysregulation plays out in IBS and IBD
• (12:15) why conventional medicine approaches aren’t helpful at identifying root causes of IBS and IBD
• (13:25) the common characteristics of idiopathic conditions like IBS, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue and how these compare to autoimmune conditions like M.S. and IBD
• (15:25) functional medicine views the body as breaking down as one system versus as just one part

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

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In this episode I discuss:

- general themes of this podcast: nutrition, lifestyle, mind-body connection, and root cause factors all affecting IBS and IBD symptoms

- the "why" behind this podcast

- how many people are affected by IBS and IBD and why this population can be challenging to work with from a functional perspective

- the disconnect that exists in conventional medicine between linking diet to IBS/IBD symptoms

- my experience as an IBS and IBD patient

- my personal and professional experience using diet change to support gut symptom reduction

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Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.

Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healing

Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call

Link to my website

Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.