The Gut Connection

In this episode of the Gut Connection, Dr. Jerby discusses the controversies surrounding food sensitivity testing and gives criteria that is helpful in selecting the best tests based on current research. If you are considering food sensitivity testing or have a practitioner who is suggesting this type of testing, this is a "must listen" episode. As always, if you need help you can go to...

In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses the problem of abdominal pain in kids and how, in around 25-30% of the time it may be related to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO). Diagnosis and treatment of these conditions is also discussed. Here are the main takeaways: 1. If your child has chronic abdominal pain, it could be SIBO. 2. Your child should be...

In this episode, Dr. Jerby addresses the importance of treating the 3 M's: The M icrobiome, the M ucosa, and the M odulation of the immune system. This approach is especially important when considering food and chemical sensitivities and intolerances. A good place to start for many people (but certainly not all) is with a good quality probiotic. In light of all the junk that passes as a &quot...

In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses evidence-based foods and food additives to avoid in the setting of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Nutrient deficiencies should also be avoided and Dr. Jerby discusses the testing that should occur in every case of IBD. This is part of an ongoing series intitled "The Fourteen Points of Comprehensive IBD Treatment." If you have IBD, this information...

The incidence of adverse food reactions is EXPLODING! If you know you have an adverse reaction to certain foods, or even chemicals, then you may be experiencing loss of immune system tolerance. This episode Dr. Jerby explores the basics of how the immune system can gradually loose it's ability to accurately distinguish between what's "friend" and what's "foe" and...

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide. If you or someone you know has IBD, a comprehensive treatment plan is absolutely essential to obtaining remission. While conventional medical treatment seeks to interrupt the inflammatory process, it falls far short in addressing the many other factors that play a crucial role in the successful management of IBD. In this ep...

One in five people have some form of food intolerance. In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses the importance of the proper approach to determining food intolerance and what can be done to manage these conditions. If you think you might be one of the estimated 1.58 billion people in the world that has a food intolerance, this podcast provides an overview of a very complex health issue. For more infor...

In this episode, Dr. Goldenberg discusses his important work in the area of Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO. There is so little published data on this topic and, in an effort to remedy this, he has created a hydrogen sulfide SIBO registry where practitioners can upload information on cases that they have diagnosed whether it be an empirical diagnosis, based on a flat-line lactulose breath test, or identifie...

In this episode, Dr. Jerby reviews the history and science surrounding increased intestinal permeability and how this process is the root cause of SO MANY health problems. This episode is a must for understanding the Integrative Functional Medicine paradigm and treatment methods. Great for both practitioner and patient alike!

In this episode, I interview Dr. Mark Pimentel who is a leading researcher in the field of IBS and SIBO. Dr. Pimentel has done many great things in the field of gastroenterology, not the least of which is the development of a clinical breath test for hydrogen sulfide. Before the test was available, clinicians were forced to make an educated guess on whether their patient was suffering from hydroge...

In this episode, Dr. Jerby talks a lot about what he talks all day to his patients about: The importance of PROPER elimination. Learn what frequency, form, color, consistency, and other characteristics of stool can tell you about your health. Not a topic you talk about with dinner guests, but a necessary topic nonetheless!

In this episode, Dr. Jerby discusses the foundations of gastrointestinal health as it is connected to all of health. This foundational knowledge is absolutely necessary for medical practitioners and everyone else! If you know what normal GI function "looks" like, you'll be better able to spot abnormal function. When abnormal GI function is identified, Dr. Jerby lays out some princip...

In this first episode of The Gut Connection, Dr. Brian Jerby discusses how he became convinced that Integrative Functional Medicine is the way to health and how he transitioned out of a purely allopathic practice to start an Integrative Functional Medicine practice that specializes in gastrointestinal conditions.  Listen in on this very first episode and let us know what you think!