The Gut Connection

Human experience strongly suggests that we are made up of body, mind, and soul enabling us to move, think, and commune with others. Many health practitioners claim to have a "holistic" approach to health but, sadly, most health providers neglect the 'soul' aspect. In this episode Dr. Jerby tells about his efforts to better address the spiritual side of health and what that means in his own life. He also discusses research showing that gluten is not always the culprit in grain sensitivity, and he talks about balance in the approach to uric acid. Again, an episode you won't want to miss!

As always, if you need help with the health of your body, mind, or soul--reach out to us by calling (980) 339-5155 or check us out at drjerby.com

It is estimated that 1% of the world's population has a gluten-related digestive problem. That's a HUGE number of people and since this is such a vast health issue, is a gluten-free diet the only help that is available? Not only does Dr. Jerby discuss this topic in this episode, he also discusses some caveats for people who are considering trying one of the many products purported as being beneficial for gluten digestion. Is this all a bunch of marketing hype, or is it actually helpful? Don't miss part 2 of this 2-part episode.

As always, if you need help with your health issues but haven't been able to find any answers, you may want to consider whether our practice might be a good fit for you. Check us out at drjerby.com or call us at (980) 339-5155.

Are you taking TOO MANY supplements? How do you KNOW you are getting what your supplements SAY you are getting? How do you select the best supplements to optimize your health or achieve your treatment goals? Are supplements just a bunch of hogwash? Is there any validity to the products that claim to aid in gluten digestion?
Dr. Jerby explores the answers to these questions in part 1 of this 2 part episode. Enjoy!

As always, if you need help with your health issues but haven't been able to find any answers, you may want to consider whether our practice might be a good fit for you. Check us out at drjerby.com or call us at (980) 339-5155.

In this episode, Dr. Jerby reviews research which shows why hypothyroid symptoms may persist after taking adequate thyroid hormone replacement. He also looks at research which shows how hydrogen sulfide may be linked to Parkinson's disease; and discusses research that suggests promising new natural treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Enjoy!

As always, if you need help with your health issues but haven't been able to find any answers, you may want to consider whether our practice might be a good fit for you. Check us out at drjerby.com or call us at (980) 339-5155.

Since 2017, more and more research is showing that your gut definitely could be influencing the health of your thyroid gland. In this episode, Dr. Jerby explores what the research is showing about the relationship between your gut microbiota and your thyroid function, and how this information might be used to optimize the function of your thyroid gland. This is a BIG topic and will definitely require more than one podcast--so stay tuned!

As always, if you need help with your health issues but haven't been able to find any answers, you may want to consider whether our practice might be a good fit for you. Check us out at drjerby.com or call us at (980) 339-5155.

There are so many people applying topical creams and ointments to their skin conditions all the while not realizing that their skin problem could be coming from their gut. In this episode, Dr. Jerby explores the Gut-Skin Axis and explains how the gut influences skin health and vice versa. If you have a skin condition, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss.

As always, if you have unanswered questions to your gut problems and need help, reach out to us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

With the widespread availability of gene tests such as "23 and Me" and others, many have explored the details of their unique genetic makeup. But did you know that these tests show only a portion of your genes. Indeed, you are a "Superorganism" because not only do your inherited genes play a role in your health, but the genetic makeup of your microbiome has a big part in overall health as well since the genetic composition of your microbiome is something that can be used for more precise evaluation of your overall health risks. Even better, the genetic information from your gut microbiome can be utilized in designing personalized, unique treatment regimens for existing health conditions. In part 2 of this 2 part episode, Dr. Jerby explores the emerging research for what he considers to be the next revolution in healthcare: Microbiome Medicine.

As always, if you have unanswered questions to your gut problems and need help, reach out to us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

With the widespread availability of gene tests such as "23 and Me" and others, many have explored the details of their unique genetic makeup. But did you know that these tests show only a portion of your genes. Indeed, you are a "Superorganism" because not only do your inherited genes play a role in your health, but the genetic makeup of your microbiome has a big part in overall health as well since the genetic composition of your microbiome is something that can be used for more precise evaluation of your overall health risks. Even better, the genetic information from your gut microbiome can be utilized in designing personalized, unique treatment regimens for existing health conditions. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Dr. Jerby explores the emerging research for what he considers to be the next revolution in healthcare: Microbiome Medicine.

As always, if you have unanswered questions to your gut problems and need help, reach out to us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

Listen to Dr. Jerby's interview with Patti and Michael from "The Lab Report" podcast. Topics discussed range from the functional medicine approach to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to fecal transplants and postbiotics. Definitely a fun episode for gut health geeks like us.

If you'd like to hear more from "The Lab Report," you can find it here.

As always, if you have GI problems that need answers, feel free to reach out to us by phone (980-339-5155) or you can go to our website to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation with us to see if our integrative/functional approach to GI conditions is a good fit for you.

On "The Gut Connection" we talk a lot about the gut microbiome, but did you know that studies are showing that your oral microbiome can play a key role in your health also? The oral microbiome is the second largest microbiome region--only the gut microbiome is larger! The oral microbiome hosts more than 770 species of bacteria and the balance of these microbes can have a significant impact on not only the health of your teeth and gums, but can influence the health of your gut, brain, joints, and more! Listen as Dr.  Amy Myers DMD tells us about the emerging science of the oral microbiome and get some tips about how to effectively maintain it.

If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Myers and her holistic functional dental practice you can check out the practice website here  or email Dr. Myers at [email protected].

As always, if you have unanswered questions to your gut problems and need help, reach out to us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.