The human intestinal circadian rhythm influences gut movement, nutrient absorption, metabolism, and cell regeneration. Abnormal sleep-wake cycles and disruption of zeitgebers aggravate the circadian rhythm and make intestinal cells more vulnerable to injury. Chronic circadian rhythm disruption is linked to gastrointestinal diseases such as IBS and colorectal cancer.

Dr. Laura M. Brown, is a registered naturopathic doctor with a functional medicine approach. She recognizes patterns, removes obstacles and stimulates the body's natural mechanisms to repair damage and rebuild health. She is owner of SOUTHEND Natural Medicine, a bestselling author of Beyond Digestion.

Do you suffer from heartburn, indigestion, or reflux?

Do you suffer from heartburn, indigestion, or reflux?

I'm really excited today to talk to Dr. Heather Finley. Dr. Finley has a doctorate in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She's a registered dietician who helps people struggling with bloating, constipation and IBS find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again. Heather struggled with her own digestive issues for nearly 20 years and understands firsthand the impact that nutrition, lifestyle and mindset have on digestive health.

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I've got some great news. I've talked about this or mentioned it or hinted at it for some time now, but the Bi-Phasic Diet, which is part of a SIBO protocol that's been used by tens of thousands of people and practitioners since the last six years, we've finally had a chance to update it. And I thought I'd just take a chance to talk about the new things that are on offer and what's happening with the Bi-Phasic Diet and what's new about it and what's expanded. I'll also review some of the podcasts that I've released this year and what we can look forward to for the next year.

Brad Leech is an internationally recognised Clinical Nutritionist and Ayurvedic Herbalist. After entering the integrative medicine profession in 2008, Brad has taught and developed subjects at leading academic institutions in Integrative Gastroenterology, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine and Public Health Research. As Clinical Science Lead in integrated and functional medicine at Microba, his expertise in integrative gastrointestinal healthcare enables him to translate the latest science on the gut microbiome into practical clinical application.  Brad has just finished his PhD at the Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney. His research involved developing the IP Guideline, an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the management of increased intestinal permeability. His previous research has focused on autoimmune disease management, health outcomes associated with food-based probiotics and integrative healthcare management.

Brad Leech is an internationally recognised Clinical Nutritionist and Ayurvedic Herbalist. After entering the integrative medicine profession in 2008, Brad has taught and developed subjects at leading academic institutions in Integrative Gastroenterology, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine and Public Health Research. As Clinical Science Lead in integrated and functional medicine at Microba, his expertise in integrative gastrointestinal healthcare enables him to translate the latest science on the gut microbiome into practical clinical application.  Brad has just finished his PhD at the Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney. His research involved developing the IP Guideline, an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the management of increased intestinal permeability. His previous research has focused on autoimmune disease management, health outcomes associated with food-based probiotics and integrative healthcare management.

Dr. Paul Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness. In addition to three decades clinical experience, he also was head of an interventional arm of a US NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative therapies in cancer patients. He's had numerous teaching positions in medical school and has co-authored a few books, including Outside the Box Cancer Therapies and also Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.  He founded a  Seattle, Washington clinic focusing on cancer and chronic diseases, and now focuses his time in collaboration with clinics and hospitals around the US and other countries.

Dr. Paul Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness. In addition to three decades clinical experience, he also was head of an interventional arm of a US NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative therapies in cancer patients. He's had numerous teaching positions in medical school and has co-authored a few books, including Outside the Box Cancer Therapies and also Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.  He founded a  Seattle, Washington clinic focusing on cancer and chronic diseases, and now focuses his time in collaboration with clinics and hospitals around the US and other countries.

I get a lot of requests to talk about various topics and one that keeps coming up is talking about what type of testing I do in my clinic when I see patients and what kind of testing do I recommend besides breath testing for SIBO. And I thought it might be useful to discuss the top three tests that I recommend very frequently as a digestive specialist in my clinic.