The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome

Dive into the interconnected world of the oral and gut microbiomes. Learn how oral microbiome testing can identify problematic bacteria and how to control them.   Understand the connection of the oral microbiome to overall health, including heart disease, brain function and Alzheimer's. Discover natural alternatives for toothpaste and mouthwash for better oral health with Dr. Katie Lee . Lindsey P...

Learn about the bidirectional interplay between gut health and insomnia, how to recognize insomnia stemming from gut health issues and how addressing digestive issues can improve insomnia, and vice versa. Discover various natural and holistic approaches to improving sleep quality, including nutrition, acupuncture, supplementation and relaxation techniques with Dr. Damiana Corca . Lindsey Parsons,...

Learn about the intricate relationship between stress, gut health, and overall well-being. Discover practical strategies to manage stress and support gut health. Learn how to detect signs of loss of vagal tone, exercises for stimulating the vagus nerve and insights into how to balance blood sugar without yoyo dieting, manage cholesterol and optimize your metabolism with Jenn Trepeck, Optimal Healt...

Learn about Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin (SBI) Powder, a game-changer in gut health with Brian Kaufman, RN, Vice President of Global Business Development for Proliant Health & Biologicals . By selectively removing gut pathogens without disturbing commensal bacteria, SBIs help in conditions as diverse as SIBO, IBS, Candida, Crohn's, colitis, malnutrition, leaky gut, cancer, HIV, psoriasis and acute...

Explore the transformative journey of Bill Rawls, MD, from conventional medicine to holistic practice, driven by personal health challenges, which he solved with herbs. Learn about the contrast between whole plant therapy and pharmaceuticals, how to select quality herbal supplements, our stealth microbiome in the bloodstream and cells and how it relates to autoimmunity and chronic illness,   the r...

Delve into the many causes of bloating beyond the usual suspects like SIBO, SIFO and IMO. Explores possible causes such as low stomach acid, enzyme deficiency, bile flow issues, food sensitivities, constipation, hypothyroidism and physical issues, learning about additional symptoms and testing options, plus practical tips for immediate relief . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut i...

Struggling with bloating during perimenopause? Join nutritionist Lara Frendjian as she shares her journey of battling bloating, weight gain and mood swings in her 40s. Discover Lara's diet and lifestyle focused approach to addressing hormonal imbalances, managing stress, and balancing minerals. Explore her insights on hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), lifestyle modifications for cortisol balanc...

Explore how lifestyle factors like stress, poor sleep and food sensitivities can start the downward spiral of poor gut barrier function and disintegrating health. Learn about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition method of testing and coaching to restore health, starting with lifestyle, with its founder, Reed Davis, HHP, CNT . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse au...

Explore the often overlooked diagnosis of hydrogen sulfide SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and its diverse array of symptoms, including food intolerances, inflammation, diarrhea and abdominal pain, shedding light on its association with conditions like IBD, colorectal cancer and Parkinson's Disease. Gain invaluable insights into testing, treatment and dietary adjustments crucial for ma...

Learn again from Michael Harrop, founder of humanmicrobes.org, who we last heard from in episode 5. Hear about Michael's health challenges with chronic fatigue and IBS, his attempts to recover his health with DIY fecal transplants from 14-15 different donors and his positive results with his irritable bowel syndrome. Learn more about Human Microbes, a new option for finding affordable fecal transp...

Imagine an intervention that only takes 5 days a month and has been shown in human clinical trials to reduce the need for medication in type 2 diabetes and favorably impact risk factors for aging, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, and has been shown in animal models to reverse autoimmunity, including remission of an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease, rejuvenation of damaged myelin in MS...

Explore the connection between the microbiome, gut health and weight management, challenging conventional weight loss methods. Learn about the role of lipopolysaccride, butyrate-producing bacteria, Candida overgrowth, low stomach acid and gluten sensitivity in weight loss resistance. Delve into solutions from supplements to FMT to microbiome-altering dietary changes to break through weight loss re...

Unlock the secrets of your DNA with Bryce Wylde of the DNA Company, a DNA analysis expert, who reveals how your genes influence your gut health, methylation, detoxification, hormone pathways, and Alzheimer's risk. Gain insights and actionable recommendations on how your DNA should influence the supplements you choose . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmu...

Hear one man's personal journey of healing from ulcerative colitis, and accidentally depression, anxiety and hair loss, and his successful approach to reversing his conditions using holistic methods, including an elimination diet and removing toxins from his home and diet . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see whi...

Discover the truth about gut health as Lindsey demystifies prevalent myths and misconceptions surrounding gut health. Hear Lindsey dissect myths related to detoxes, gluten-free diets, drinking liquids during meals, diet and gut health, fiber and probiotics. Learn about important nuances in these gut health issues to make the best decision for your own gut healing . Lindsey Parsons, your host, help...

 Explore the causes of bloating and other gut health issues, from imbalanced gut bacteria and yeast to low stomach acid and digestive enzymes. Discover the connections between a dysbiotic gut microbiome and skin problems, such as eczema, and get some concrete steps to turn around your gut health with Loredana Shapson, PharmD, FNTP . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and re...

Discover the transformative power of fermentation, which harnesses naturally occurring bacteria in ordinary vegetables to unlock their digestion-boosting, nutrient-rich properties. Learn about the benefits of consuming fermented foods for your gut health and gain some culinary tips for seamlessly integrating these versatile, flavorful foods into your meals with Holly Howe, fermentation educator an...

Explore the critical role of the gut microbiome in shaping allergy susceptibility and two related conditions: histamine dysregulation and histamine intolerance. Learn about the   connection between allergies and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and the role of Klebsiella aerogenes in exacerbating these issues. Uncover some practical advice for restoring a healthy gut microbiome, regula...

Learn about hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), the crucial role of minerals in digestion, and how the "big four" macro minerals - calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium - impact various bodily functions. Uncover the effects of excessive calcium, the importance of magnesium for stress management, sodium's role in digestion and the roles of zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, and cobalt in gut an...

Learn about Andrea McBeth, ND's journey from wanting to offer fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) to developing Thaenabiotic, a unique dietary supplement derived from healthy human stool. Andrea explains how Thaenabiotic captures a range of beneficial postbiotics that contribute to overall health and wellness. The conversation explores Thaenabiotic's potential uses, absorption of nutrients by the m...

In your forties or suffering from new gut health issues and wondering if you need a colonoscopy or endoscopy? Learn more about increasing colon cancer diagnoses, when to get a colonoscopy or endoscopy, hereditary and lifestyle risk factors, dietary changes for colon cancer prevention, as well as integrative interventions for colon cancer. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues...

Still looking for the right probiotic to balance your gut microbiome? Learn how FitBiomics is revolutionizing the probiotics industry with new products like Veillonella, which is derived from the gut microbiomes of elite athletes. Explore the scientific basis for the effectiveness of FitBiomics' probiotics with Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, CEO of FitBiomics, sponsor of this episode . Lindsey Parsons, y...

Have you been struggling with chronic gut health conditions like IBS, SIBO or IMO? If so, the elemental diet may be for you. Explore the ways in which elemental diets provide the gut rest, reduce inflammation and reset the gut microbiome in order to eliminate symptoms of IBS, SIBO, IMO and many other related conditions. Learn how to effectively execute the elemental diet with the help of two eleme...

Learn about the primary stool tests I use (the GI Map and the Genova GI Effects), their features, pros and cons, when and which SIBO/IMO breath tests I use, as well as other functional medicine tests like the Organic Acids Test, NutrEval, and Doctor's Data Hair Elements test, when and why I select them and what is included in each test . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues a...

Struggling with Celiac Disease, leaky gut, food sensitivities or bodywide complaints that you think may originate in your gut? Explore strategies to individualize your diet to attain a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. Also, learn about critical food preparation steps for legumes to minimize gut damage with Vincent Pedre, MD . Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and revers...