Smart Digestion Radio

This episode of Smart Digestion Radio contains two snippets of audio that I hope you find useful and uplifting. The first is about cholesterol and why having high cholesterol is not really as bad as doctors tend to make it seem. The second is about the disasters that seem to be hitting everywhere and how we can find important and uplifting messages through these times as well as the importance of...

If you're like most people, you've probably experienced energy loss or one if its associated symptoms at some point or another, but have you ever wondered what causes it? You may be surprised to find that it's not just about a lack of sleep or needing to eat better; it's also about how well you're digesting the things you do eat. And that has everything to do with enzymes. In this episode, I break...

There are so many foods out there that are marketed as healthy or just generally thought to be better options. In this episode, I'll be talking about 4 different foods like this that are generally thought to be healthy and why you should actually be avoiding them. I'll discuss why you should stop drinking juice, make dressing yourself, buy only wild-caught fish and be careful of what sweeteners yo...

I'm here today to convince you to take a look at your stool more often. The amount of people that don't understand what their stools should look like – is impressive. I'll go over what to look for when you check and why you have certain types of stools. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here:  http://thedigestiondoctor.com/56

Have you ever suffered from low energy? Do you often have a hard time concentrating? I see people dealing with these issues all the time in my practice, and the truth is that both symptoms aren't hard to resolve—once you improve your digestion. That's right: low energy and brain fog are the results of problems digesting a particular nutrient. So today I'm going to share a recording I did a while b...

Most people don't know what gastroparesis is but many people have it. It sounds like a scary thing but I'm here to educate you on what it is, what causes it and how you can get rid of it. This is something that many people (even doctors) misunderstand and through understanding more about it, you can easily combat it and feel better fast. You can find show notes and more information by clicking her...

The 8 phases of digestive stress is one of the most popular topics I have covered and I will be going over all of it while highlighting 3 important phases. You will get to hear some great information on what causes stress on your system and how things are linked together closely. I'll be sharing the 5 foods that cause my clients the most stress as well as cover the signs that show you are not dige...

Today we're going to talk about a drug called Remicade. Because I specialize in Crohn's, colitis, IBS, etc., I see a lot of patients who are either taking this medication, have taken it in the past, or are considering taking it. The problem is: Remicade is among the most toxic of drugs. In this episode, I'm going to share a Facebook Live video I did that breaks down how bad this drug really is. Li...

Tune in to this important bonus episode to discover why if your doctor has prescribed you with Gastroparesis, you may not actually have it! Learn more and find other podcast episodes at  http://thedigestiondoctor.com/

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: the medical model is broken. And few things exemplify that more than what a particular internal medicine doctor recently said to one of my patients about birth control pills. After hearing about this, I had to open this up for discussion, so today I'm going to share with you a Facebook Live video I did over the weekend. In it, I discuss the ridi...

Drinking enough water is so, so important for our health, and yet dehydration has become an epidemic in this country. Now, if there's one thing I want you to take away from everything I teach, it's to make it a point to hydrate. So today, I'm going to share five essential reasons why you should be making it a priority to drink more water. You'll learn the surprising impact even seemingly small dip...

Too often, people tend to treat the symptoms rather than what is actually going on in your body that causes those symptoms. Today I'll be discussing how interrelated structure and function are through mapping out how they are tied into anatomy and physiology. I will share my simple 3 part formula to reach a real solution that heals your body starting from the root of the problem. You can find show...

I'm doing things a little differently today. Instead of drilling down on one topic, I'm going to share with you some of my digestive health highlights from notes I've taken throughout my training over the last twenty years. Think of this episode as a mashup of factoids that everyone should know about digestion in order to keep their bodies functioning at their best. Listen in to hear important lit...

There's one important mineral that is so important to your body and many people don't get enough of it. In this episode I explain why sulfur is extremely important to keep your body functioning, growing and repairing itself. I'll share what to eat to get more sulfur in your diet and why it can really damage your body to eat a solely vegan diet. You can find show notes and more information by click...

When was the last time you took a good look at the foods in your pantry? There are likely at least a couple items in there that you know aren't doing anything for your health, but did you know that even foods we've been led to believe are good for us are actually harmful? It's true! And with so many genetically modified crops out there and items marketed as "healthy" alternatives, it's hard to kno...

You're in for a treat today because I'm going to give you a sneak peek reading of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Guts . This book will be releasing very soon (I promise you'll be among the first to know when it does!), and as a special gift to listeners, I'm making this podcast the only place where you can find chapter one in its entirety. Tune in to hear how the traditional medical model...

Today I want to talk to you about an important subject that I bet your medical professional isn't sharing with you: how we can use blood to decode what's happening in our bodies. Blood can tell us so much about our health, so I'm going to share a sort of decoder ring for your blood panels to translate what the numbers mean as it relates to what's going on with your digestion and nutrition. I go th...

I get asked all the time about tips and shortcuts for healthy digestion, so that's exactly what I'm going to talk about today. Not only will these recommendations significantly improve your digestion, but following them on a regular basis will also mean you probably won't even need to hire me! Listen in to hear my top 10 tips and strategies that will keep your gut healthy and functioning at its be...

You may have heard how important nutrients like fats, carbs, and proteins are to your health, but do you know the crucial role each plays in your body? Even more importantly, can you recognize the warning signs of nutrient deficiencies? Today I'm sharing all that and more. Listen in to learn what your body needs and why, as well as which nutrient is "king" when it comes to our health. You'll also...

How much water do you drink in a day? Odds are, it's not enough. Even though it's common knowledge that our bodies are mostly made up of water, I see so many people who are chronically dehydrated and suffering health issues as a result. In this episode, I share why we should all be making it a priority to drink more water. Listen in to learn how much water you need every day, simple ways to monito...

Did you know that approximately 42 million Americans have constipation? Worse yet, many of them are turning to laxatives to fix the problem instead of making simple changes that could—and probably would!—make all the difference. So today I'm going to share what I consider the five biggest reasons you might be constipated. Listen in to learn the usual culprits behind this too-common problem, as wel...

Have you ever had gallstones? Given how common they are these days, odds are you or someone you know has experienced them at one point or another. Unfortunately, the way most medical doctors treat gallstones is not only misguided, but also harmful to patients. Most of the time, gallbladder removal surgeries (known as cholecystectomies) are completely unnecessary. What's more, they rarely alleviate...

There are so many fascinating things going on within our bodies—especially inside our guts—and it's a shame most people don't know more about how things work. So today I'm going to share with you some surprising facts about your digestive system. Listen in to learn a wide array of interesting information about your enteric nervous system. You'll discover everything from how the gut and brain commu...

I've said many times that digestion is really two things: it's how well we convert the food we are eating into usable nutrition, and how well we eliminate waste. That second piece is what the lymphatic system is all about, yet a lot of people aren't even aware of the importance of this system. The lymphatics—a.k.a. your body's sewer system—are imperative when it comes to keeping you healthy, and e...