Medicine Episodes

In this episode I have the great honor of interviewing someone I have admired for over 10-years. DR. Candice Esposito. Candice an expert in living calmly and navigating anxiety: In this episode we discuss: Overcoming anxiety through self-awareness and acceptance and how trauma and personal mis-alignment are the root of many illnesses. The healing trap; where we get stuck feeling we are broken. Being a health creator and creating a new reality. Nervous system regulation Presence a...

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…