IBS Freedom Podcast

Supplements are part of treatment plans for IBS, SIBO, and other gut issues.   It is important to understand its purpose, mechanism, and duration of taking it. Establishing common grounds on the supplements you take can help you improve your situation and may even promote faster healing. Here are some strategies to help you out with the supplements you are taking. Love this episode? Be sure to LIK...

Keto Diet or Ketogenic Diet is one of the most famous diets around the world. It mainly focuses on consuming fewer carbohydrates and more fat. Most people try this diet to help them stimulate their weight loss. But is it safe for everyone? Is it good for people with IBS or SIBO? Amy and Nikki take a deep dive into the different perspectives you should consider before trying out the Ketogenic Diet....

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the general term used to describe two diseases - Crohn's diseases and ulcerative colitis. It is described as a chronic inflammation (pain and swelling) in the intestines. However, there are times that people with IBD gets misdiagnosed of having IBS and vice versa.  Also, what is the main difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease? Knowin...

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. From 2012 through 2016, the number of cases increased every year by 2% in people younger than 50 and 1% in people 50 to 64.  Did you know that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month? In celebration of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we invited Michael Robinson, ND to further discuss...

Vaginal microbiome is composed of microorganisms residing in the vagina. Most of the bacteria that colonized the area are Lactobacillus. Just like in any part of the body, the vagina is also prone to bacteria dysbiosis called bacterial vaginosis. But can the microbiome in the vagina affect the gut microbiome? What to expect: Vaginal Ecosystem Yogurt as Suppository Vaginal Microbial Transplant Glit...

Total Microbial Load is the idea that we can get inflammation triggers from the microbes that are all over the body. If there are microbes in one area of the body, dysbiosis can happen. These microbes found in other areas of the body can also interact with our immune system. But why should we care about it?   Is it relevant in the gut world?  How can it affect our gut health?  Learn more about it...

If you're a parent like me, you'll agree that it's important to start our kids off in life on the right foot. But how can we set them up for a life of good gut health? How do life events affect our children's gut health? Are our kids doomed if we can't deliver vaginally or breastfeed?  Learn more about these in this week's episode! Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE i...

Only a small fraction of those with Celiac Disease get diagnosed. Have you been evaluated for this common autoimmune disease? Join us this week as we discuss life as a Celiac with Tayler Silfverduk, RD! Tayler Silfverduk is a registered dietitian specializing in celiac disease with over 10 years of lived experience with it herself who help celiacs find peace within the chaos of gluten-free living....

Bile may be the missing link for a lot of SIBO and IBS sufferers. But how do you go about optimizing bile flow? Can you just take a bile acid supplement and be good? Or is it more complex than just that? In this video, Amy and Nikki explain how bile functions and how it is connected with SIBO and IBS.  What to Expect: Bile Defined Bile and Gallbladder Gallstones Bile Sludge Movement Nutrition Nerv...

We always talk about the natural way of treating IBS or SIBO. But does that mean that the conventional way is not good or does medication can make you feel worse?  But... what if we need to take them? Is there an argument to use them occasionally?  When might you know that it's time for you to use them?  In this week's podcast episode, Amy and I discuss situations where you might want to...

Diarrhea, another symptom widely experienced by people with gut issues. But, what are its causes and how is it connected with SIBO, IBS, and other gut issues? Join Amy and Nikki in this latest episode, as they unravel more causes of diarrhea! You may never know, some of these causes might be the cause you've been looking for!  Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki'...

You have constipation when you have less than three bowel movements in a week. Usually, the stools are hard, dry, or lumpy. and you also have trouble releasing the stool! Constipation is also considered as one of the symptoms of SIBO and IBS. In this episode, Amy and Nikki took a deep dive on constipation - causes, treatment, and client stories were discussed!  Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE i...

As promised, here is the continuation of the herb for stress episode!  Watch the whole episode to get to know more herbs you can try to help you manage your stress for the new year!  What herbs to expect! Milky Oats (refresher) Mimosa Passion Flower Skullcap Herbs and Functional Medicine St. John's Wort Holy Basil Valerian Wood Betony Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nik...

Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki's Info: - Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth - Instagram: @Gut. Microbiome. Queen - FODMAP Freedom in 90 Days: https://www.fodmapfreedom.com/enroll - Private Appts: https://infinityholistichealth.com/ Amy's Info: - Practice: https://sibodiaries.com/ - Instagram: @Amy_Hollenkamp_RD

Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki's Info: - Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth - Instagram: @Gut. Microbiome. Queen - FODMAP Freedom in 90 Days: https://www.fodmapfreedom.com/enroll - Private Appts: https://infinityholistichealth.com/ Amy's Info: - Practice: https://sibodiaries.com/ - Instagram: @Amy_Hollenkamp_RD

Myofunctional therapy is used to correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. But how can it affect our gut function? Is there even a connection. In this episode, we have Sarah Hornsby to further explain to us what myofunctional therapy is.   Sarah Hornsby is a dental hygienist, orofacial myofunctional therapist, speaker and entrepreneur. She is also Co-Director of the Myofuncti...

Exercise is obviously good for our health, but how does it affect your gut? Is there such thing as too much of a good thing when it comes to exercise? And does "too much" have the ability to set you back in your gut healing?  What to Expect:  Introduction Exercise as Hermetic Activity Exercise for Stress Release Nutrition and Exercise Exercise and Microbiome Vagus nerve Movement Love thi...

Food sensitivity testing is testing how you would react to food. But food sensitivity is not official diagnosis. How come the testing for it are very popular? In this video, Amy and Nikki will share how food sensitivity testing is used in their own clinical practice and if it is really worth your time and money, and if it can trigger possible gut problems in the future. Timestamp: 0:00 Introductio...

Pelvic floor muscles give you the ability to control the release of urine, feces, and flatus (wind) and to delay emptying until it is convenient. But how does it exactly work and how can it affect our Gut? In this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Amanda Olson of Intimate Rose to share her expertise about pelvic floor! Get connected with Dr. Amanda Olson, DPT through: Website:- www. IntimateRo...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Q and A every Wednesday afternoon (EST) on Nikki (@triangleguts) and Amy's (@amy_hollenkamp_rd) Instagram Accounts! Follow them so you won't miss it! Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is a fall in blood sugar below normal. But is there a gut connection between the two? Here is part 2 of the Blood sugar and gut connection.  Timestamp: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Nikki's E...

Hyperglycemia and the gut connection is not well represented or discussed in the IBS and SIBO Space. We acknowledge that there is a connection between the two but how well do we understand it. In this Episode, Amy and Nikki shares their observation among people with IBS and SIBO and hyperglycemia. Amy also shares her personal experience on having hyperglycemia while she have IBS.  What to expect: ...

Mindset may be blocking your gut healing. This is one of the most common cases Amy and Nikki observed among their clients. In this episode, they will share how they tackle mindset and mental health to their clients. We will see how powerful and capable our mind in affecting our body. WHAT TO EXPECT: Acting Happy Acknowledge Emotions Emotions and Music Validation Power of Belief Brain and Visualiza...

Male hormones and gut - is it connected? On this second episode on hormones, Amy and Nikki explains the possible connection between male hormones and gut function. They also share possible causes and symptoms of low testosterone and if it can increase the risk of having IBS or SIBO. What to expect: Male Hormones Protocol Obsession  Infertility  SIBO - life Balance 29:15 Symptoms of Low testosteron...

Hormones are the body's messengers that can affect different body processes even our digestive system. How does our sex hormones interact with our gut microbiome and how can gut microbiome affect our hormones? Join Amy and Nikki as they dig deeper on the relationship of female hormones and gut function. This is part 1 of the hormone special of the IBS Freedom Podcast. What to expect: IBS amon...

Here is a non related IBS SIBO episode. Nikki and Amy would just like to share tiny tidbits of their lives and join in the fun by commenting below if you find any experience very relatable! No worries, regular programming will be back next week!  Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki's Info: - Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth - Instag...