IBS Freedom Podcast

Anxiety and gut health has a two -way relationship. Anxiety can change the normal processing our digestive system while digestive system can also affect our brain function. That is why it is important to take care of the gut brain axis. In this episode, Amy and Nikki discuss how they handle gut issues with anxiety. Here are what to expect:  Hypervigilance Tracking Symptoms Side Effect Toolbelt for...

Prokinetics means to promote movement. It is sometimes part of treating IBS, SIBO or GERD. But is it worth trying? In this episode, Amy and Nikki discusses the reason why prokinetics is used for treating IBS or any gut issues and why there are some practitioners who don’t use it. What to Expect: Current Issues on Treating IBS or SIBO Prokinetic Speed Dating What is a prokinetics Products used as a...

Bad bacteria has always been present in the gut and can promote dysbiosis under certain circumstances. In this episode, let's discuss the most common bad bacteria assessed in our stool tests. How can these bad bacteria live in our gut, what triggers them to over populate our digestive system, and what to do to prevent them from getting too many. What to expect: C. diff  H. pylori E. coli Kleb...

Good bacteria helps maintain the gut ecosystem in a healthy balance. It also contributes on supporting your immune function and controlling inflammation. Let's take a closer look on how some of the famous good bacteria help our gut, what happens to the good bacteria when you have SIBO or IBS and learn more about the cross feeding relationship between good bacteria.  What to expect: Bifido Bac...

Probiotics are known to be a "combination of live beneficial bacteria and/or yeasts that naturally live in your body". but this is one of the least used tool in managing SIBO and IBS cases. Sometimes, practitioners are also afraid on using probiotics for gut disorders. But should we? In this episode, Amy and Nikki will be providing pros and cons of Probiotics for IBS and SIBO and its goo...

Prebiotics are known to be non-digestible food ingredient that helps the growth of good bacteria in the colon.  In this episode, Amy and Nikki would share their go-to prebiotics that can be used for people under low fodmap diet. Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki's Info: - Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth - Instagram: @Gut. Microbi...

Here is the follow up episode on nutrients and it's relationship with the gut!  This time, we focus more on the other MInerals not discussed on other episodes. What to expect: 1. Sources, uses and importance of the following minerals:  Calcium   Iodine  Selenium  Copper 2.  Client stories Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :) Nikki's Info: - Youtube Channel: https://www....

How does our gut function when we got old? In this episode, Amy and Nikki discusses what we could be our gut condition will be when we got old and how we may lessen worst gut function during old age in the future. What to expect: Digestive Capacity Heidelberg test Iron Deficiency and Aging Habits Exercise and mitochondria Relationship Oral Health   Immune system  Hormones How to deal with low horm...

Here is part 2 for the B Vitamins Segment and with the Vitamin C  Watch the full episode to know more how important right amount of vitamin intake is and if there is a relationship between these vitamins and any gut disorders! They also share stories from their clients on their journey to getting enough vitamins and nutrition for better gut health! What is covered: FOLATE Cobalamin (B12) Vitamin C...

Here is part 1 of Getting to know more your B Vitamins!   In this episode, Amy and Nikki shares the importance and uses of the B -Vitamins in our gut and metabolism! They also discussed the people who are at risk of getting deficiency! Remember to subscribe to always get updated. You don't want to miss the second part next week! B- Vitamins Covered:  Introduction Thiamin (B1) Riboflavin (B2)...

What are fat soluble vitamins and how can it affect our gut health?  In this new episode, Amy and Nikki explains the role of fat soluble vitamins in our body especially in  our gut. They also emphasize that these vitamins also have minerals associated with them. Watch the full video to learn more about the interrelationship of Fat soluble vitamins and minerals. What to expect:  Vitamin A Zinc Magn...

Elemental diet is all over the IBS management and SIBO management routine. But is it really how is it useful on SIBO? Join Amy and Nikki as they discus the pros and cons of the Elemental diet. What to expect: Introduction What is the Elemental diet? Why does the Elemental Diet seem to be effective? Online Promotions of Health Management  Is everyone advised to try the Elemental Diet?  Weight Strug...

Polyphenols are compounds found in plants. It's known benefit is that it can help fight disease and inflammation. But can polyphenols help us have a better gut health? Join Amy and Nikki as they discuss further the effects of polyphenols on the gut, specially on our microbes and share some of the foods rich in polyphenols.  What to expect! What is polyphenols  Carnivores vs Fruitarian Variety...

Feeling stuck with your GERD and Reflux?  Is prescription the only to treat it? Join Amy and Nikki as they discuss some tips from a nutritionist, MOLLY, who had personal experience with GERD and Reflux.  Molly Pelletier is a Nutritionist, BS Dietetics BU, MS Dietetics Candidate BU '22, 500-hour registered yoga instructor  You Can reach Molly through: Instagram: @zucchini.who YouTube:  Molly P...

SIBO Breath test is one of the diagnostic tools used for SIBO but when should you get one?  Are you thinking of taking a SIBO Breath test and don’t know what to do?  In this episode, Amy and Nikki gave a run through on what to consider before taking a SIBO breath test, and is it really reliable? Which SIBO breath test is appropriate for you? What to expect When To Take the Test?  Does Testing Work...

Skin and gut connection is one of the topics less in the gut space. But, how can our gut be very powerful that it can affect our skin? Have you been having skin issues that doesn't seem to go away despite all of your hardwork to eradicate it? Maybe, gut health is the missing link. Here is Jennifer Fugo, from Healthy Skin Show, to help us discover the link between gut and skin issues and how i...

Poop or stool is very important in the gut health realm. It can show us the status of our gastrointestinal tract. If there is bleeding present, if you have good motility and if you were able to digest things properly.  So, if there is anything unusual on your poop, it can serve as a warning sign!  But what is a usual poop or normal stool?  How does it look? Color? How many times do you have to poo...

In this new episode, join Amy and Dr. DiNezza as they further explore the importance of nervous system with your IBS or gut issues with Dr. Jennifer Franklin of Don't Hate your Guts. You will further get to know the power of nervous system such as concepts like polyvagal theory, Window Tolerance for Stressors, and Nervous System Regulation. She highly emphasize the need to discover the "...

Parasite is an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense. They can get into our body in so many ways - contaminated  water, food, waste, soil, and blood, can be transferred by insects or people, The two major kinds of parasites that can be found in our digestive system are  stomach and gut worms (threadworm...

Additional Episode for this week - a Q and A episode. Thank you so much for your support! Don't forget to submit your questions through email or comment it on our Youtube Channel What to Expect:    All about BILE!  SIBO and PPIs Probiotics and Gut Diversity Kimberly Exercise for diversity  Heart Rate and Vagus Nerve  Heat Rate viability  Love this episode? Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :)...

Have you been diagnosed with Hydrogen SIBO and don't know how to treat it?  Or Are you getting lost in your Hydrogen SIBO Treatment? Is it safe for the gut to have Hydrogen gas?  There are a lot of people getting diagnosed with Hydrogen SIBO and there are a lot of claims on how to treat it.  We got you covered!  This episode focuses on HYDROGEN SIBO - everything you need to know! Testing for...

Hydrogen Sulfide is a type of SIBO which has been very common lately. In this podcast episode, Amy and Dr. DiNezza discuss more on the testing accuracy, Hydrogen Sulfide Symptoms observed in their clients, effect of Low Sulfur Diet, and how to manage hydrogen sulfide SIBO.  Trio Smart Test Misinterpretation  Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Symptoms  Low FODMAP vs Prebiotic Low Sulfur Diet   Keto Diet  Binge...

We had highlighted before that doing restrictive eating for a long time can lead to gut dysfunction.  There are a lot of people that have been doing restrictive eating and we all have our own reasons. In this episode, Join Amy and Nikki in a full pack discussion with Elena Kunicki, RD as she shares her personal experience on developing gut dysfunction from all of the previous restrictive diets she...

Dietary Restrictions is one of the most common strategies used for managing SIBO and IBS. These diets can be helpful for a short period of time (weeks or perhaps months) but can get people stuck. In this episode, Amy and Dr. DiNezza share their strategies on how they help their clients in reintroducing foods. This will be especially helpful for people who have troubles adding food (that was restri...

This week, we’ll take a deeper dive on HERBS with our special guest Thomas Easley, the Founder and CEO of Eclectic School of Herbs and writer of the Modern Herbal Dispensatory medicine Making Guide. Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Herbal-Dispensatory-Medicine-Making-Guide/dp/1623170796/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thomas+easley&qid=1618434546&sr=8-2 Website: eclecticschoo...