Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss: Common personality characteristics of women with chronic gut symptoms and how these can impact their relationships with themselves and their life partners Damien’s story of going from an upbringing characterized by hardship and trauma to self-empowerment and coaching men to help them fulfill their life purpose Why trauma, bottoming out, and forced “time...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss: Symptoms of low thyroid How the thyroid works (chain of command) The difference between conventional and function thyroid testing: Important nutrient cofactors for good thyroid function Root causes of low thyroid The impact of low thyroid on the gut Why going wheat-free is so critical if you have a thyroid issue Find Abby at  https://balancedhormonesvip...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: The pros and cons of wearable biometric tracking devices What heart rate variability (HRV) is, and what a “good” HRV is Why I love the Oura Ring as an HRV tracker An overview of the sleep, readiness, and activity scores the Oura Ring provides Heartmath Inner Balance: https://store.heartmath.com/innerbalance Link to order an Oura Ring at 10% off: https://...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: Wendy’s story of gut issues, brain symptoms, chronic fatigue, and addiction struggles and why she sees this as all connected to nutrition, lifestyle and nervous system dysregulation. Why the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition approach is so powerful at helping clients reach their health goals. Why the DIY approach to fixing your health issues actually costs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: My original career paths as engineer and government worker and how those led me to become a holistic nutritionist How studying Chinese medicine and becoming a bodyworker helped me as a nutritionist My path to becoming first a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and then a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner The deeper education I got in small intesti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (2:15) what is fiber and what does it do in the gut? (3:15) why increasing fiber to help you poop is not always true (6:30) which foods are considered high fiber and how the work of Weston A Price debunks the “fiber is necessary for good gut health” myth (12:15) the role of short chain fatty acids in supporting colon health (17:45) examples of research d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss: (2:00) why DIY restrictive diets rarely work in the  long term and don’t ultimately address root cause factors (5:00) why repeat food sensitivity testing is not the solution to gut issues (9:00) the problem with running too many tests, or the wrong tests (12:30) why it might not be possible to regain tolerance to every single food, even though the goal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss: - (2:30) Abby’s health story, which started in childhood as chronic gut issues and later, along with long term birth control pill use, led to major hormone imbalances and systemic symptoms - (12:00) Why, even though post menopausal women are cautioned on taking hormone replacement therapy, pre-menopausal women are doled out hormone replacement therapy l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:45) why toxic mold exposure causes different symptoms in different people and hits certain people harder than others (5:30) why the body’s detoxification pathways need to be working properly to recover from mold illness and how to support these pathways (8:35) why you often need to go low and slow with supporting mold detoxification and why mold sick...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (2:30) Patty’s mold exposure story and what she did wrong when she found mold in her home (4:22) why doctors often miss mold toxic patients, how to test for mold toxicity, and why you need to be your own health detective (6:50) why heating the gut is so important if you struggle with mold toxicity (10:30) how home testing for hidden mold has evolved over...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:00) why candida overgrowth is so common in mold sick people (5:45) candida overgrowth can come from antibiotic overuse, especially if a probiotic was not recommended (6:40) mold and candida are similar microorganisms and love to hang out together in the body (7:35) mold sick people often do not tolerate fermented, yeasty, and moldy foods well (8:45) c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (3:00) why histamine overproduction is common with mold toxicity and the symptoms associated with this (4:55) why fermented foods can drive IBS symptoms, especially if there is an underlying toxic mold component (6:55) the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, histamine, mold toxicity connection (8:55) signs and symptoms that make me think a client might have t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: - (2:00) why toxic mold exposure is related to IBS and autoimmune disorders, and why mold is dangerous to your health - (5:00) why if you react poorly to most antibiotics, you could be either mold sensitive or mold toxic  - (8:00) why recovering from toxic mold exposure can be more emotionally challenging than other illnesses - (10:45) how toxic mold exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (3:30) example of what a GI Map stool test might show for someone struggling with nausea, alternating bowel movements and severe brain fog (6:00) clues on the GI Map that might suggest a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth situation (10:00) how the GI Map can give insight into level of complexity and a gut healing timeline Link to my website Link to a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (2:20) why aspects like self worth, self trust, and quality of relationships impact on physical health outcomes  (10:00) forgiveness, and processing stored anger and resentment may be a necessary part of the healing journey and often goes hand in hand with liver congestion  (16:15) why you need to adequately prepared, both psychologically and physically,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (4:10) the link between client case complexity and toxic burden, and why physical toxins always coexist with mental/emotional toxicities.  (13:10) should every person with a chronic health struggle test for toxins? (19:30) how common is toxic mold burden and Lyme confections when it comes to gut health struggles? (22:13) how not addressing a toxic burden...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (3:30) Kelsey’s experience with clients struggling with weight loss, despite applying nutritional principles that normally work. (6:30) Why weight loss only happens when the body as a whole gets healthier. (7:55) How poor digestion, under-eating, and hidden gut infections play a role in trouble losing weight. (10:30) The role of the thyroid in weight los...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:50) Why it’s so important to understand all of the facets needed in a truly functional approach to achieve your health goals (3:50) The three pieces of bad advice prospective clients are given that cause them to fall short in selecting the right practitioner or program. Number one: following a one-size-fits-all diet or box solution. (8:55) Bad piece o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:30) Why making mistakes is part of the process all great practitioners go through, and why this is so important (2:30) The four mistakes I made early on in my career that ultimately led me to greater growth as a practitioner - mistake #1: not using functional testing (8:22) The four mistakes I made early on in my career that ultimately led me to great...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:45) Why a high quality functional stool test is a non-negotiable for the clients I work with who struggle with IBS and IBD symptoms (4:30) The limits of functional stool testing (6:10) The strengths of functional stool testing and why it is important to correlate the data to client symptoms and to other functional testing (10:40) Insufficiency dysbios...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:09) Why a plant based diet is not a great approach for people struggling with gut symptoms (2:15) What defines a plant based diet (3:22) How stress impacts the ability to digest plant based foods (4:30) The properties that make plants difficult to digest (7:15) How different elimination diets designed to help IBS eliminate or reduce certain plant base...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:09) Why acid reflux is one of the most common issues I see in my clients with gut disorders (2:35) How conventional medicine treats acid reflux (5:00) The health issues that can result from the long term use of acid blocking meds (8:20) Why the health of all organs of the digestive system depend on the health of the stomach (10:35) How functional medi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:15) Why habits that support the nervous system also support digestion (2:25) Why certain breathing exercises support digestion and a breathing exercise demo (4:45) My free Mindful Breathing Guide to optimize digestion (5:35) Why a gratitude practice helps support digestion (8:30) Sitting on the floor when you eat can make a difference in your digestiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:05) Overview of the difference between conventional lab testing and functional lab testing (2:00) Why conventional testing really only benefits insurance and pharmaceutical companies and not the health consumer in terms of getting to the root cause (5:00) Why a doctor may not be the best option to help you identify root cause factors driving your symp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:46) Why running just a food sensitivity test is not likely to solve IBS or IBD symptoms (2:40) There are always deeper root cause issues driving gut symptoms that food sensitivity tests won’t identify (4:00) Why keeping a food journal is a powerful tool  (5:50) The limitations of food sensitivity testing (8:00) My personal experience with food sensiti...