Join us for a lively discussion on best approaches to take a GI focused intake as part of your new patient encounters. Tune in for key questions, pearls, and more to include in your next new patient visit.

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠⁠

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Did you know there are even MORE subtypes of constipation that the Turd Nerds had yet to cover?! Here they explore atonic constipation presentation and causes as well as go through all the medications and supplements that can cause constipation. We have cases, treatment ideas, and, of course, that Turd Nerd witty banter.

Dr. Rebecca Sand - ⁠Naturopathic Medicine | Dr. Rebecca Sand | Portland

Dr. Ilana Gurevich - Open Wellness PDX | Gastroenterology & Naturopathic Physicians located in Portland, OR
Dr. Ami Kapadia - Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM

Join us for this episode as Dr. Sand walks us through an overview of constipation sub-types and then explores two of the four main categories: IBS related constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation.

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Join us as Dr. Gurevich leads us in a discussion about herbal options for prokinetics.

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠Open Wellness PDX | Gastroenterology & Naturopathic Physicians located in Portland, OR

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Prokinetic drug classes discussed in this episode:

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM” - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, MSOM - https://openwellnesspdx.com/

This is Part 1 of a three part series on prokinetics. Dr. Sand leads a discussion on what prokinetics are and walks us through serotonin agonists and dopamine antagonists. If you haven't heard, there is a connection between the gut and the brain!

Dr. Rebecca Sand - Naturopathic Medicine | Dr. Rebecca Sand | Portland
Dr. Ami Kapadia - Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM

Dr. Ilana Gurevich - ⁠Open Wellness PDX | Gastroenterology & Naturopathic Physicians located in Portland, OR

In this episode, the Turd Nerds discuss a protocol for preventing traveler's diarrhea and foodborne illness while traveling. The protocol includes the use of enzymes, probiotics (specifically Saccharomyces boulardii and spore-based probiotics), and immunoglobulins. They also provide advice on food choices to avoid while traveling. The Turd Nerds share patient stories and emphasize the importance of protecting the gut and preventing illness while traveling.

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM” - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Join Dr. Gurevich in a break down of when and how to use stool SIgA in clinical practice. The doctors discuss:

- What is SIgA?

- What does it tell us about your immune system?

- How to analyze SIgA in clinical practice?

- How lab values and set

- How to interpret labs with an informed but skeptical view

- What dietary and lifestyle modifications and change this marker

- What supplements can impact the SIgA results

Learn more about us at:

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

In this pearl packed episode, Dr. Ilana Gurevich leads us through treatment options for traveler's diarrhea and food poisoning. We discuss supplements/medications to keep on hand, when to add what, and dietary tips to get our patients feeling better.

Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠

Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠

Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

In this second episode on fatigue, Dr's Kapadia, Sand and Gurevich discuss more details on the workup and treatment of fatigue.

Topics covered include:

- underlying medical conditions to consider/work-up

- lab testing

- nutrient deficiencies

- sleep disorders

- adaptogens

- mitochondrial support

- the clinical picture of different types of fatigue

Dr. Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM: ⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠

Dr. Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAc: https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/

Dr. Rebecca Sand, ND, LAc: https://www.drrebeccasand.com/