The Gut Connection

Do you have lingering symptoms after COVID-19? Symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, sleep disorders, brain fog/cognitive dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, hair loss, and/or loss of taste or smell? Then you have Post Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) or what is otherwise known as Long COVID. Research published just this year (2022) is showing what Functional Medicine practitioners have been saying since the pandemic started: It's the gut--duh! Conventional medicine still hasn't bought in to the huge impact that the gut microbiome has on all of health, but studies are very convincing on the role that the gut microbiome has on the lingering effects of COVID-19, so we're hoping this is another area of research that will help everyone see the profound impact that the microbiome has on your overall health. New technology called "Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing" is a more precise way of evaluating your microbiome and if you have Long COVID then this type of testing might be what you need to identify your specific imbalances and then design a treatment protocol that could help you recover. Fascinating stuff!

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.

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode where Dr. Jerby discusses new technology that allows you to gain more precise information about your gut microbiome. Since everyone has a unique microbiome, metagenomic evaluation of your gut microbiome can show you where your health is at risk and direct you to ways that you can further optimize your health. For those who are already struggling with health issues, this type of analysis may uncover a root cause of your health problem and can lead to additional treatment options. If you're interested in the gut microbiome and how it affects your overall health, this is an episode that you've gotta hear.

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.

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode where Dr. Jerby discusses new technology that allows you to gain more precise information about your gut microbiome. Since everyone has a unique microbiome, metagenomic evaluation of your gut microbiome can show you where your health is at risk and direct you to ways that you can further optimize your health. For those who are already struggling with health issues, this type of analysis may uncover a root cause of your health problem and can lead to additional treatment options. If you're interested in the gut microbiome and how it affects your overall health, this is an episode that you've gotta hear.

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.

Do you struggle with bloating and distension? In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses this problem that afflicts so many people. Learn the distinction between bloating and distension and what are some of the most common causes. Treatment needs to be individualized to your unique set of factors that might be playing a role in your chronic bloating issues. If you need help, please reach out to us by giving us a call or sending us a message. You can find out more about Dr. Jerby's unique approach to gut problems by visiting our website at drjerby.com. Hope to hear from you soon!

I had the delightful opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Jill Carnahan on her show. Our topic was one that was near and dear to my own heart: How to heal your gut. Dr. Jill's insights are added alongside my own and so it made a great podcast. I am so happy to be able to share it with you. If you'd like to see the video you can click here.

As always, if you have gut issues without any answers, give us a call at (980)339-5155 or visit our website at drjerby.com.

Enjoy!

In part 2 of this 2-part episode, Dr. Jerby continues to review the latest research and answers questions concerning Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO) such as:

1. Is it normal to have yeast (fungus) in your gut?
2. What are some of the conditions that predispose people to developing SIFO?
3. How is it diagnosed?
4. How is it treated?

There are people who are posting a lot of information in the internet and some who are writing books about this topic (people that may have never actually diagnosed and treated SIBO or SIFO)--Who can you trust?  Rest assured that Dr. Jerby is well-versed in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of relapse of SIBO/SIFO. The practitioners at Legacy Health see patients with these conditions every day and their comprehensive approach is tried and true. So if you have unexplained gut symptoms, listen to this 2-part episode and see if SIFO might be the explanation that you're looking for.  As always, if you need help or want to know more about Dr. Jerby's practice, you can find us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

If you like this podcast, please give us a review on your podcast player! 

In this  2-part episode, Dr. Jerby reviews the latest research and answers questions concerning Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO) such as:

1. Is it normal to have yeast (fungus) in your gut?
2. What are some of the conditions that predispose people to developing SIFO?
3. How is it diagnosed?
4. How is it treated?

There are people who are posting a lot of information in the internet and some who are writing books about this topic (people that may have never actually diagnosed and treated SIBO or SIFO)--Who can you trust?  Rest assured that Dr. Jerby is well-versed in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of relapse of SIBO/SIFO. The practitioners at Legacy Health see patients with these conditions every day and their comprehensive approach is tried and true. So if you have unexplained gut symptoms, listen to this 2-part episode and see if SIFO might be the explanation that you're looking for.  As always, if you need help or want to know more about Dr. Jerby's practice, you can find us at drjerby.com or give us a call at (980) 339-5155.

If you like this podcast, please give us a review on your podcast player! 

I'm very excited about this episode of The Gut Connection since we have Debbie Steinbock of Mindful Nutrition as our guest. Debbie has lots of experience with the elemental diet both from a professional as well as a personal standpoint, and she has utilized this dietary protocol in the treatment of a number of different conditions including SIBO, IBD, IBS, Rheumatoid arthritis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and more. Listen to this episode and hear about Debbie's tips and tricks for better compliance and palatability. No doubt one of this podcast's greatest episodes!

Please note that this is PART 2 of the interview so if you haven't listened to part 1, GO BACK and listen to it because I don't want you to miss ANY of this great interview!

For more information about Debbie's services check out mindfulfamilymedicine.com and if you'd like to receive her elemental diet tips download, sign up here. You can also email Debbie for more information: [email protected]

As always, if you need help please reach out to my office and set up a free phone consultation to see if our practice would be a good fit for you. Check us out at drjerby.com

I'm very excited about this episode of The Gut Connection since we have Debbie Steinbock of Mindful Nutrition as our guest. Debbie has lots of experience with the elemental diet both from a professional as well as a personal standpoint, and she has utilized this dietary protocol in the treatment of a number of different conditions including SIBO, IBD, IBS, Rheumatoid arthritis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and more. Listen to this episode and hear about Debbie's tips and tricks for better compliance and palatability. No doubt one of this podcast's greatest episodes!

Please note that this is a 2 part interview so don't miss part 2 next week!

For more information about Debbie's services check out mindfulfamilymedicine.com and if you'd like to receive her elemental diet tips download, sign up here. You can also email Debbie for more information: [email protected]

As always, if you need help please reach out to my office and set up a free phone consultation to see if our practice would be a good fit for you. Check us out at drjerby.com

Listen to this episode to find out why antibiotics alone are not enough for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO). It doesn't matter if it's pharmaceutical antibiotics or herbal antibiotics; or even the elemental diet. These treatments alone are not adequate treatment for SIBO or IMO. Learn what constitutes a full-orbed approach to the treatment of these common conditions and what to look for when choosing a provider to help you regain your health.

As always, if you're struggling and need help, reach out to us by phone or set up a free 15 minute consultation by going to our website: drjerby.com