The Gut Connection

Do you have ongoing symptoms of thyroid problems in spite of your practitioner telling you your thyroid function is normal? In this second class, Dr. Jerby discusses problems with the currently accepted way to determine if your thyroid physiology is optimized or "normal." If you have thyroid problems, you'll learn some of the factors that can play into TSH levels including inflammation and even the time of day! Keep listening!!

As always, if you need help or you're giving up on DIY treatment, reach out to us. You can set up a free 15 minute phone consultation to hear more about how we might be able to evaluate and treat whatever it is that you're struggling with.

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Don't miss this new series by Dr. Jerby on the Functional Medicine approach to thyroid problems! Listen to every episode and you will be better equipped at managing thyroid problems than many physicians! These podcasts are recorded in an effort to help you understand WHY your thyroid is dysfunctional and then we will focus on how to improve this situation. The first episode is designed to help you understand why Dr. Jerby is qualified to speak on this topic and to see what are some of the limitations of the conventional medical model.

As always, if you need help please reach out to us by calling 980-339-5155 or learn more about our practice by going to drjerby.com

Fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in industrialized countries. Its increase in prevalence and severity correlates with obesity and metabolic syndrome and now is a leading reason for liver transplantation. In spite of the burden people's lives and on the medical system, there are no defined interventions to reverse the process and prevent progression to liver failure...unless you look to Functional Medicine! Find out how treating the root cause of this progressive disease can reverse the process and save your liver!

As always, if you need help reach out to us at (980) 339-5155 or check us out at drjerby.com

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is associated with disorders of gut-brain interaction and can be the cause of unexplained GI problems, especially in young women. Although we are seeing more and more patients who are experiencing symptoms that lie on this spectrum, researchers are still clueless of the precise cause of this syndrome. There is a lot of science however, that supports that this has at least a component of autoimmunity. Functional medicine is definitely suited to respond to this health crisis by addressing root causes, nutrition, and avoidance of surgery if possible. Listen to this episode and learn the basics of hEDS and how this syndrome affects the gut.

As always, if you need help reach out to us by calling (980)339-5155 or check out our website: drjerby.com.

Even though a HUGE number of women of all ages have vulvodynia, it just isn't a topic that you talk about in the break room at work. In fact, it is estimated that 40% of women who have it have NEVER discussed this chronic problem with their health practitioner. Until recently it has been a syndrome with a lot of proposed causes but no definite proof that any of these are the real issue. However, more research is being done with the vaginal microbiome and how changes in the microbiota might act upon pain nerves, the immune system, and more.

This episode is done with the help of our Nurse Practitioner, Susan Jerby NP. We explore the problem and offer new ways of evaluating and treating this largely under-reported and undertreated health condition.

As always, if you need help reach out to us by calling (980)339-5155 or by going to our website, drjerby.com, to set up a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if what we do is a good fit for you.

In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses the new FDA-approved microbiota treatment: Rebyota. But more importantly, he also discusses postbiotics and some exciting results he has had with this microbiome treatment. Great topics for Gut Geeks, no doubt, so if that describes you then don't miss this episode.

Happy Easter! He is Risen indeed!!

As always, if you need help, reach out to us by giving us a call at (980) 339-5155 or set up a free 15 minute phone consultation with Dr. Jerby by going to our website: drjerby.com

In this episode, Dr. Jerby explores the research that links the bladder microbiome to chronic bladder problems such as recurring UTIs and interstitial cystitis (IC). If you have chronically recurring or persistent bladder problems, this could be the answer you are looking for!

As always, if you need help reach out to us at (980)339-5155 or set up a free 15 minute phone consultation by going to drjerby.com.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is more common than most practioners think. Could chronic GI problems be related to this disorder? In this episode, Dr. Jerby does a quick overview of how your pancreas functions and some possible reasons for pancreatic insufficiency. However, in his practice, most people with EPI do not have any of the common reasons for this disorder. Could it be related to the gut microbiome? Of course it can! Listen to this episode to find out more.

As always, if you need help reach out to us by giving us a call at (980) 339-5155 or sign up for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how we might be able to help you. See drjerby.com for details.

Do you or someone you love suffer from chronic diarrhea? If so, it definitely could be B.A.D.--Bile Acid Diarrhea. And yes, B.A.D. is bad because it can negatively impact your social life, your job, and your overall health. In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses the causes of B.A.D. , the different means of diagnosis, and potential new treatments for this debilitating problem. As always, the microbiome can play a big role in both the pathophysiology as well as the treatment. So tune in--you might find some help for yourself or someone near and dear to you.

As always, if you need help reach out to us at (980) 339-5155 or check us out at drjerby.com.

More and more people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are looking for help from Functional Medicine. The great news is that the research is piling up in support of these complementary and alternative treatments. So whether you are trying to avoid pharmaceuticals, trying to get off pharmaceuticals, or just trying to optimize the pharmaceuticals that you are taking; you won't want to miss this episode.

As always, if you need help reach out to us at 980-339-5155 or you can set up a free phone consultation (go to drjerby.com) to learn more about how we evaluate and treat GI conditions. You might find that our approach is exactly what you are looking for!