Digestive And Gastrointestinal Health Episodes

Cynthia Thurlow shares how a life-threatening medical crisis transformed her understanding of menopause, gut health, and longevity. She explains why the microbiome changes during perimenopause, why so many women experience weight-loss resistance, the role of stress and immunity, and how hormone replacement therapy, strength training, protein, and fiber can help women age with resilience.In this episode:Cynthia's near-death health crisisThe gut-hormone connectionImmune system agingWeight loss res...

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🎧 Episode #100. Yes! we made it. This episode of the podcast features a discussion with Leo Grady, CEO of Jona, and Jaclyn Kawwas, MBA, who leads business development for Jona. Jona is a company that uses AI to analyze gut microbiome data, with the goal of improving individual health outcomes. The conversation centers on the role of the gut microbiome in overall health, the evolution of stool testing technologies, and how Jona’s AI-driven approach provides personalized health recommendations. we discuss Jona’s AI-Driven Approach, Advancements in Stool testing, and Jona's Responsible Approach to Microbiome Science. such a great episode for this exciting milestone. Show notes and special discount on Jona's stool microbiome test below.

The guest in this episode is Dr. Andrea McBeth, the CEO of Thaena , who talks about postbiotics and their role in addressing health imbalances. The podcast emphasizes the importance of consulting with a healthcare provider before making any changes to one's health routine. Dr. McBeth has dedicated this episode to Lesbians Who Tech https://lesbianswhotech.org/about/ and if we reach 300 plays in the first 30 days of launch a donation will be made in honor of Dr. McBeth to Lesbians Who tech. - 💡 The concept of postbiotics, which are small molecules and metabolites produced by bacteria, is an emerging field of study in the microbiome space. - 💡 Thaena a postbiotic supplement developed by Dr. Andrea McBeth's company, takes a unique approach by using sterilized stool as a source to create a complex mixture of postbiotics. - 💡 Donor selection for postbiotic supplements is crucial, and Thaena has strict criteria in place to ensure the health and safety of their donors. - 💡 Postbiotic…

Much emphasis is being placed on the gut microbiome to look for therapeutic derivatives that provide health and medicinal benefit. And in addition, we have another natural source of compounds from human breast milk that provides a wide range of therapeutic and medicinal properties. Everybody knows about colostrum; however, this range of health constituents in breast milk goes much further. Properties of human breast milk have been linked to helping health conditions related to gut health, skin health, and musculoskeletal health. While researching a health solution for a patient of mine; I was introduced to Maya. Ashkenazi Otmazin, B.SC, M.E. and her company Maolac. Maya is an experienced entrepreneur in the field of R&D with a proven professional track record in the health and wellness industries and Israel’s Food Tech community. Maya has an M.E. and a B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering. She was listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 Class of 2020 . Maya has an en…

Nutritional therapy plays a significant role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but it is often overlooked in traditional medical care. Exclusive enteral nutrition is effective in inducing remission, while therapeutic diets like the IBD-Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet have shown positive results. Monitoring nutrient deficiencies and biometric measurements like grip strength are essential for optimal management of IBD. To help develop a framework for this topic I welcomed on the Kim Beall, Pharm.D., who is the Cofounder and Managing Director of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, http://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org a non-profit dedicated to establishing evidence-based nutritional therapy as a foundational part of IBD care to improve the well-being and health outcomes of those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

We had a delightful conversation about some areas that are emerging in digestive health such as the virome, the enteric nervous system, mitochondrial health, phage therapy, biofilm, small intestine microbiome, and the impact of ferments on food. She also shared about Ozone Therapy a treatment she uses in IBD flare-ups . Please enjoy! I am dedication this episode in honor of one of my core mentors in medicine and gastro health; Dr. Trina Seligman. In her honor , the podcast will be making donation the Crohn's and Colitis foundation once the episode reaches 100 plays.

T- 💡 The last five years have seen significant progress in understanding the microbiome's role in IBS and SIBO. Dr. Pimentel highlights the importance of specific strains of bacteria, such as E.coli and Klebsiella, in causing disruptions in the gut. This knowledge opens new avenues for targeted treatments. - 💡 Methanogenesis and the presence of methanogens have been linked to constipation in IBS patients. Understanding the role of specific strains of methanogens and their interactions with other bacteria can lead to more effective long-term treatments. - 💡 Hydrogen sulfide has emerged as a key factor in IBS with diarrhea. The presence of certain bacteria, such as Desulfovibrio species, can lead to increased hydrogen sulfide production and worsen symptoms. Targeting these bacteria may help alleviate diarrhea in IBS patients. - 💡 The IBS Smart Test, which detects post-infectious IBS by measuring anti-vinculin and anti-CdtB antibodies, has been instrumental in diagnosing and understa…

A game changing moment in my career happened when I learned that mind/body therapies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome have a number needed to treat (NNT) of 4. Meaning 1 out of 4 people, experience statistically significant benefit when using mind body therapies to address their IBS. 1 out of 4 might not sound much to you but realize that even the best drugs earn a Number Needed To Treat of about 13. Plus mind/body therapies are often empowering, have no side-effects, and are very affordable. So I...

Today I welcome on my friend and colleague Dr. Joshua Goldenberg to speak about Evidence based practice within the Naturopathic Medicine profession and more specifically when it comes to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Dr. Goldenberg is a shining star in the naturopathic medicine research space especially known for his work in helping push forward research in the IBS and SIBO realm. You can find his work at Goldenberg GI Center. and all of Pubmed b...

So delighted to welcome back my colleague Lucy Mailing, PhD ; who was with us earlier to talk about the Gut-Skin-Axis . I am a big fan of Dr. Mailing and her deep understanding of the gut microbiome, gut immune system, and all things digestive health. I have been a supporter of her Patreon page for several years and always learn from her unique insight. In this episode we go into all things Intestinal Barrier, Intestinal immune System, Disruptors of the intestinal lining, and more. See below for...

With so much talk about the Gut microbiome and the role of gut bacteria in health and disease; we often forget that there are other organisms living in the gut such as archaea, bacteriophages, helminths, viruses, and fungi. In today’s episode we welcome on a world expert in the Mycobiome Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. We did a great deep dive into the mycobiome, invasive candidiasis, intestinal permeability, biofilm and generally an expansive view of other players in the microbiome! outline of our talk...

In this episode I welcome on Dr. Laura M. Brown, ND , Author of the newly released book Beyond Digestion: How Gut Health connects to Your Mind, Body, and Soul. Dr. Laura M. Brown, is a registered naturopathic doctor with a functional medicine approach. She focuses on stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to repair damage and rebuild health. She is a HeartMath Certified Practitioner, a level two Certified Gluten Free Practitioner and holds the designation of ADAPT Trained Practitioner from Kr...

Polyphenols fall under the category of phytonutrients. Which are plant nutrients that confer health benefits. Polyphenols specifically are food for our microbiota and are involved in housecleaning of potential pathogenic pathobionts. We should really strive for about 1000mg-1500mg of polyphenols in our diet daily as the evidence is stacking up for their health benefits for colon health, brain health, cardiovascular health, and overall inflammation support. In this episode of WIALD (what I am lea...

Welcome to the next episode of WIALD , a feature of The One Thing Podcast, that stands for What I AM LEARNING DAILY. Today, I speak about Hydrogen Sulfide Breath Testing which may be the missing gas or missing link in identifying dysbiosis, sibo, or IBS factors. I recently learned a lot about it and I am excited to share. #ibs #sibo #dysbiosis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onethingpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

Receiving diagnosis like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), often comes with a stigma. Some believe IBS is a diagnosis a doctor uses to describe digestive symptoms when no serious pathology has been found. Thankfully we are moving a way from this definition. And now we recognize that conditions like IBS involved scientifically proven imbalances in both the gut and brain and must bet treated as such. The progress made can largely be attributed to the work of The Rome Foundation and the guests of...

The brain and gut are intrinsically linked . The nervous system has been explored as being the link specifically the via the vagus nerve. Yet, more information is being revealed about how neurotransmitters and stress hormones may interface with the gut microbiome and effect gut function such as intestinal barrier function. In this episode I review a presentation I attended called Gates of Wrath: Role of intestinal epithelial cells in Stress response by Dr. Jacob Allen as part of the May, 2020 M...

This is part 2 of a 2-part episode on medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system with cannabis expert Dr. Nick Jikomes. In this episode we speak about the role of cannabinoids in gastrointestinal mucosal defense and inflammation. The cannabinoids from cannabis have been used in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Irritable Bowel syndrome to help with issues related to digestion, appetite, pain, anxiety, inflammation. and altered bowel function. In this episode we talk about how taking ...

Cannabadiol (CBD)is a specific plant compound that is a viable treatment option for many health conditions. However so many of us don’t really understand it. There is a huge need for health consumers , scientist, and physicians to learn the intricacies of this important medicine. In this episode which is part 1 of a 2 part interview; I welcome Dr. Nick Jikomes, a well-known scientist and cannabis industry leader . Dr. Jikomes is a neuroscientist and analytical expert in the world of plant medi...

This is a segment of WIALD on the One thing Podcast. WIALD stands for "What I am Learning Daily". This is the attempt to take you along my learning journey. In this episode I review the clinical study “. Many Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Have Atypical Food Allergies Not Associated With Immunoglobulin E. (Fritscher-Ravens et al., 2019). This is a very important study that looks at foods that can cause inflammation in IBS. Typically, IBS patients are given the Low Fodmap Diet which is ...

This is is an episode of my series called "WIALD" . Which is an acronym for "What I am learning daily." Enjoy my dive into some research and welcome to the world of my personal learning lab. Here something I learned about IBS for Melatonin. Some data on Melatonin as an ant-inflammatory and possibly a mast cell stabilizer. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2017/1835195/ Original research referenced in episode https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1774717/ --- Send in a voice message: ...

The human genome project led to the understanding that the genetics in our body are only about 1% human! What else makes up the genetics our microbiota?  The other genetics in our body are from bacteria, viruses, fungi, phages, archaea and the likes that live in our body; predominately in our gut.  Some of these relationships are commensal while others are pathogenic and the relationship between us and our cohabitants are part of the study of the microbiota. In today's episode we speak to Andrea Hardy, RD a GI dietitian about the intricacies of our gut microbiome and how it relates to health and disease. We will discuss nutrients that enhance our microbiome, polyphenols, fiber, and the concept of the Aging Microbiome. Show notes are over at https://www.soundintegrative.com/andreahardyrd

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome encompasses a consortium of imbalances in the body that results in suffering from sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and environmental triggers. These sensitivities seem to be mediated by over release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators by mast cells. The consequences are vast including digestive, neurologic, immune, dermatologic, endocrine , musculoskelatal, and psychological impact. This episode brings in an expert in this area Dr. Jessica Pizano to help...

One core tenant in natural medicine is that “All Disease Begins in The Gut”. This is a statement that might be debatable however what is true is that digestive health is a core component of prevention and management of chronic disease. I speak with functional medicine nutritional legend Dr. Elizabeth Lipski on Digestive Wellness in this episode. We cover numerous topics such as nutrition as medicine, diets for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the 5-R model for gut healing, and the DIGIN model for str...

One of my favorite sayings in life is " As above , so below" . This can certainly apply to the skin disorders. As we learn more about skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne we are seeing that that deeper in the body at the gut/immune interface there is likely a driver of inflammation. I speak about this on my most recent episode of my podcast with Lucy Mailing PhD. Lucy Mailing is an MD/PhD student at the University of Illinois. She recently completed her PhD in Nutritional S...