The Gutbliss Podcast

Exposure to nature strengthens your immune system, activating natural killer cells that help protect you from cancer and infection. Contact with soil has been clinically shown to improve the composition and diversity of your microbiome. In this episode we explore forest bathing and the scientifically proven benefits that exposure to nature has on your gut and overall health.

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan

More than 50% of all the calories we’re now eating in countries like the US and the UK are ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and their regular consumption has been tied to lots of different health problems, especially in the gut. So today, I want to provide you with a clear definition of what a UPF is, tell you about the problems they create in your digestive tract, and give you some practical tips for how to avoid them without going hungry. 

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan

Tis the season and that means lots of festivities, lots of food, and lots of GI distress. So here are my 7 best tips for how to enjoy every minute of the holiday, and every bite of your meal, while optimizing your digestion and avoiding a food coma. Spoiler alert: holiday lunch instead of dinner is a game changer!

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan

Yeast overgrowth is a real phenomenon, and one that conventional doctors are often skeptical and poorly informed about. But yeast paranoia is also a real problem, and sometimes people have to be discouraged from adopting a too severe diet that isn’t nourishing to their healthy microbes, or from over-treating for something that’s not actually a problem anymore. This episode tells you exactly what to do to eradicate yeast and restore your microbiome. 

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan

On today's show, five simple tips to get started with a food as medicine approach. I'm thrilled to have Janet Jumper back on the show. Janet was featured in episode 21 talking about her journey with Crohn's disease, which she's had for over two decades. She is so full of wisdom and grace and practical advice, and I'm so glad to have her back.

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Dr. Robynne Chutkan

When it comes to treatment for SIBO, It’s unlikely that you are going to be able to just take a remedy like an antibiotic and be cured. You have to pay attention to what's causing the microbial imbalance in the first place. In this episode we take a deep dive into testing for SIBO as well as a comprehensive approach to treatment that provides real and lasting relief. 

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Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the microbiome – the trillions of organisms that live in and on your body, mostly in your GI tract. This imbalance can lead to overgrowth of some organisms, undergrowth of others, and a change in the metabolic activity of the microorganisms. That metabolic activity determines the byproducts that your microbes are making; things like hormones, and vitamins, and neurotransmitters that are involved in virtually all of your bodily functions. And that’s why dysbiosis doesn't just affect your gut – it’s associated with a wide range of problems, including autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, mental health problems – and more. In this episode: how and why we get SIBO.

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What should you be looking for when you choose a probiotic, and how do you know if the bacteria are viable and ready to go to work in your gut? Plus, current and future indications, including viral illnesses, psychobiotics, and live biotherapeutics. 

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Diverticulosis is the direct result of a diet that’s too low in fiber. When your colon has to contract more vigorously to expel small, hard stool that’s characteristic of a low-fiber diet, it causes a lot of pressure in the wall of your colon. This leads to small bulges, which eventually become diverticulosis. I’m seeing more and more patients in their twenties and thirties with diverticulosis, a disease that’s supposed to strike in your 60s and 70s, and the explanation is on our plate. In this episode: how to reverse symptoms and halt progression of diverticulosis.

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The gallbladder is often described as a nonessential organ, but our digestive system is carefully and thoughtfully designed, and there are no spare parts that can be removed without consequences - because every part of the GI tract serves a purpose. Can you live without your gallbladder? Absolutely, but there is a very good chance that you could end up more symptomatic after surgery than you were before. I’m going to be explaining why in this episode.

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Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive wellness go to https://gutbliss.com and follow us on https://www.instagram.com/gutbliss/ for more gut health info.

Dr. Robynne Chutkan