The Healthy Gut

Dr Terry Wahls was confined to a tilt-recline wheelchair for 4 years with multiple sclerosis, before restoring her health using a diet and lifestyle program.On today's episode, Dr Wahls joins Rebecca Coomes and shares her journey with MS, why she developed the Wahls Protocol and how gut health has a big impact on our overall health.On today's podcast, they discuss:✓ How she discovered she had multiple sclerosis and why conventional medicine did not work for her✓ The connection between the gut and autoimmune diseases like MS✓ The nutrition principles of the Wahls Protocol✓ Why Dr Wahls encourages her patients to eat 200+ plant based foods per year and how someone with SIBO can increase diversity in their diet✓ Why we should be thinking about our mitochondria, the little powerhouses that energise the human body✓ Healing milestones, and why they're important, and how to find the energy to focus on healing when you're chronically ill✓ How Dr Wahls manages setbacks and the psychology of chronic illnessShow notes: http://thehealthygut.co/terry/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Healthy Gut Podcast is back for Season 2! Bringing you a wealth of information on all things SIBO, your host Rebecca Coomes continues to share the latest information with you on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, IBS and digestive health. The first episode for Season 2 launches on Tuesday (Monday in the US). Subscribers to the show will receive exclusive content and a full transcript for every show. To subscribe, make sure you head to www.thehealthygut.co/podcast and add your name and email. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Adhesions can be an underlying issue for people with SIBO, often being one of the reasons why they developed SIBO and contributing to relapse. In this episode, Rebecca is joined by Larry Wurn LMT and Belinda Wurn from Clear Passage Physical Therapies to talk about their important work on adhesions. Belinda co-developed the ‘Wurn technique’ to address adhesions non-surgically after experiencing debilitating chronic pelvic pain.They talk with Rebecca about how adhesions develop and what the risk factors are, such as endometriosis or surgery. Belinda and Larry tell Rebecca how solving the problem of adhesions can aid recovery from SIBO. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Katie Calwell has run the gammit when it comes to health concerns. She has been diagnosed with Hashimotos, H. Pylori, SIBO and ovarian cancer. In today’s episode she shares her health journey, how she successfully treated SIBO but then feared it would return after using antibiotics for H. Pylori. She discusses the importance of not giving up when your symptoms persist and why she believes SIBO is part of a greater issue of things going wrong in your body. Get the full show notes & transcription from: http://thehealthygut.co/katie/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Having a positive mindset is a valuable tool for life, even more so when you are dealing with a chronic illness. Psychologist Kirstin Bouse talks about how, and why, mindset is a big part of a successful SIBO journey. She talks about how to create positivity in your day to day life by identifying the good things and focusing on them. Kirstin tells us more about why creating small pockets of time for yourself, when you have a busy life, is so valuable and how activities you fill your spare time with can add joy or value to your life. Full show notes: http://thehealthygut.co/mindset-podcast/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Jessica Cox is an accredited nutritional practitioner with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and over ten years of clinical experience. She has an immense passion for food therapy and therapeutic nutrition with a specific interest in IBS and SIBO. Rebecca and Jessica talk about how important it is to treat your SIBO with the support of a qualified practitioner, to ensure that you are getting the right treatment at each stage of your SIBO journey to recovery. They chat about how to eat for SIBO, how foods might be re-introduced and why it’s important to get help before your diet becomes too limited. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. If you’re considering whether your thyroid is part of your health puzzle then this podcast is essential listening. Dr Michael Ruscio talks about the gut/thyroid connection and SIBO. He discusses how to know if you have thyroid issues, what symptoms to look out for and what tests are worth doing. They also look at how problems with your thyroid can interact with other conditions and which you should treat first, SIBO or your thyroid. Show notes: http://thehealthygut.co/thyroid/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dane Johnson was a successful model and actor, living the 'perfect' dream life on the outside, yet getting sicker on the inside. Ultimately, he ended up bedridden and hospitalised from inflammatory bowel disease, severely underweight and extremely unwell.On today's episode, Dane shares with us what hitting rock bottom was like for him and how he clawed himself back to regain his health.For show notes and downloads, head to thehealthygut.com/dane Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. A healthy, balanced microbiota is an invaluable piece of our health puzzle when we are treating SIBO. This week Rebecca is joined by Dr. Jason Hawrelak, a naturopath and herbalist, who is an expert on the microbiota. He and Rebecca talk about the part that our gut bacteria plays in our overall health. They talk about the role that pre and probiotics play in the treatment of, and recovery from, SIBO. Dr. Hawrelak tells Rebecca more about why and when we should use them during SIBO treatment, and why sometimes they should not be taken. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Knowing what to eat when treating SIBO can be daunting and confusing and finding the ‘right’ diet for you can take time. Rebecca Coomes is joined by nutritionist Kristy Regan to talk all about what foods we should, and shouldn’t, be eating while treating SIBO. We explore the different diets for SIBO and how you can find one that works for you, how to manage multiple food intolerances and how you can start experimenting with food when you react to everything, whether to starve or feed the SIBO bacteria and how to eat when you have multiple, sometimes contradictory, conditions.For the full show notes plus links to all downloads, head to thehealthygut.co/food.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traumatic events can be life-changing and everlasting. For many people, the trauma can stay with them for life, yet they often don’t get the support they need. Today, Rebecca Coomes shares her own personal experience with highly traumatic events; sexual abuse by her uncle, extreme bullying at school and in the workplace and how a near-death diving accident was the tipping point for change. She shares how she lived in a constant state of fight or flight and the impact that had on her gut, plus how she manages her past traumas today. For full show notes, head to https://thehealthygut.com/trauma/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constipation is one of the leading symptoms of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and can be a highly frustrating experience for many SIBO patients. Naturopath Lynda Griparic joins Rebecca Coomes to discuss what it is, why we develop it, and what we can do about it once we start experiencing it.See the full show notes at https://thehealthygut.com/constipation/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SIBO SOS™ Summit II is the world's largest online summit for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. To give you the full opportunity to watch 40+ interviews with SIBO practitioners and patients, The Healthy Gut podcast will be on hiatus this week and return next week with Lyndra Griparic who will be discussing constipation. The SIBO SOS™ Summit II runs from 21-29 October and is currently FREE to register to watch the videos. Register today at https://thehealthygut.co/events/. Rebecca Coomes joins Shivan Sarna today to share her Top 8 tips for living with SIBO, but don't delay as the interview will only be available for another 24 hours. Secure your place at the SIBO SOS™ Summit II here: https://thehealthygut.co/events/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The health of your gut can impact the health of your skin. Dr Michael Traub joins Rebecca Coomes to discuss the gut:skin axis and why common conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and skin cancer can be a sign that you have SIBO or other underlying gut issues. Dr Traub discusses his treatment approach; to treat the skin or gut first, and what topical treatment options can provide relief. For shownotes, go to www.thehealthygut.com/skin Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon Treadgold shares her real-life SIBO story on today’s podcast. Initially being diagnosed with IBS and told to change her diet, Sharon commenced a journey to discover the myriad of conditions at play as her health spiralled downwards. Realising she had to take control of her health, she sought out experienced practitioners and created a health care dream team who have been integral in significantly improving her health. For shownotes go to: www.thehealthygut.com/sharon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In far too many cases, SIBO patients can end up with phobias surrounding the food they eat. For many people, eating leads to painful digestive symptoms, so it is understandable why so many people learn to fear food. Nutritionist Riley Wimminger discusses this with Rebecca on this week's podcast and provides some handy tips on what can be done to overcome food phobias. Riley also explores why it is important to understand what nutritional deficiencies you may be experiencing, particularly after prolonged dietary restrictions.For show notes, head to www.thehealthygut.com/foodphobias Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that there are two different types of SIBO and what the differences are between them? This week Dr Melanie Keller and Rebecca specifically discuss methane dominant SIBO. Dr Keller talks Rebecca through the different symptoms and treatments for methane dominant SIBO as well as supportive practices for chronic constipation and gut health testing.For show notes, visit www.thehealthygut.com/methane Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Autoimmune conditions can leave you suffering everything from histamine flares to inflammation, so what is the link to SIBO? This week Rebecca is joined by Heidi Turner, a functional dietitian/nutritionist who specialises in SIBO and other digestive disorders. They discuss why it’s so important to calm our systems for recovery, how that can achieved through listening to our own bodies and why relying on our intuition is key.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/autoimmunity/Keywords: autoimmunity, autoimmune disorders, autoimmune diseases, what is autoimmunity, inflammation, what is inflammation, how to heal inflammation, SIBO, IBS, Crohn's, colitis, SIBO recovery, SIBO journey, what is SIBO, functional nutrition, functional nutritionist, Heidi Turner, Rebecca Coomes, The Healthy Gut, healthy gut, gut health  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you aware of the affect that your gut health can have on your fertility? Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a Fertility Awareness Educator, joins Rebecca this week to discuss the important connection between female menstrual cycles and your gut health. They talk about how to chart your cycle to check your fertility, diet and lifestyle changes that can help with fertility and what to do if you cycle is not ‘normal’. Lisa explains how taking control of your own cycle is not only empowering but also important in monitoring our overall wellbeing.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/fertility/Keywords: SIBO, living with SIBO, SIBO lifestyle, SIBO recovery, gut health, good gut health, gut health and fertility, fertility, menstrual cycle, managing your menstrual cycle, natural cycles, female hormones, female hormonal health, hormonal health, rebecca coomes, the healthy gut, lisa hendrickson-jack, the fertility friday podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does ‘low tox’ living mean and how you can achieve it? The products you put on your body and use around your home are just as important as what you put into your body, and a few simple changes can help to limit your exposure to toxins that many products contain. Cara Little, a Pharmacist and founder of Pure Home Body, joins Rebecca to discuss how you can make those changes and what ingredients you should try to avoid and why.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/lowtox/Keywords: low tox living, living tox free, pure body products, pure home products, living low tox, avoiding household toxins, microbiome, microbiome health, protecting the microbiome, parabens, Cara Little, Pure Home Body, Rebecca Coomes, The Healthy Gut, SIBO, gut health, good gut health, living with SIBO, SIBO recovery Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been considering going organic? If you’re feeling confused about organic food then this week’s podcast is for you. Nicole Robins, Holistic Nutritionist and Organic market owner joins Rebecca for a live podcast recording in her store in Vancouver BC, to discuss how and why you might want to make the swap.They talk about the differences between organic, certified organic and biodynamic and how eating seasonally helps to ensure that your body is getting the right nutrients at the right time.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/goingorganic/Keywords: SIBO, SIBO diet, living with SIBO, eating for SIBO, The Healthy Gut, Rebecca Coomes, good guts, healthy gut, gut health, recipes, organic recipes, nicole robins, sprout market, going organic, organic, organic living, good gut health, certified organic, biodynamic, organic produce Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many men gut health is at the back of the queue when it comes to taking care of themselves. Dr Jason Wysocki joins Rebecca to discuss how important it is for men to address any gut health concerns and the far reaching effect that poor gut function can have on overall health. They look at the differences between male and female symptoms of SIBO, male hormone issues and the effects of adhesions from sport and surgeries.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/men/Keywords: SIBO, male health, mens health, male gut health, living with SIBO, SIBO survivor, SIBO diet, SIBO treatment, healing your gut, gut healing, prostate, testosterone, testosterone depletion, male hormone issues, the healthy gut, rebecca coomes, dr jason wysocki, 8 hearts clinic, naturopathy, naturopathic doctor, healing, wellness, SIBO journey, wellness journey Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve been considering going low carb then this week’s podcast is essential listening. Steph Lowe, The Natural Nutritionist, joins Rebecca to talk all about the features and benefits of a low carb diet. They discuss how the diet works and why we should be eating real, unprocessed foods. Steph also tells us more about the how introducing more natural fats into your diet can help you achieve satiety to discourage unnecessary snacking.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/lowcarb/Keywords: SIBO, SIBO diet, treating SIBO, living with SIBO, low carb lifestyle, Keto, LCHF, Low carb high fat diet, low carbing, JERF, just eat real food, orthorexia, sugar cravings, carb cravings, dealing with cravings, Steph Lowe, The Natural Nutritionist, The Healthy Gut, Rebecca Coomes, gut health, healing your gut Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food can become an emotional subject when you have SIBO. This week functional medical nutritionist, aka the SIBO Guru Angela Pifer, returns to talk about facing food fears. Angela discusses the different SIBO diet choices, managing flairs and why it’s so important to remember that cheating will not make SIBO return. She also looks at the impact that being more relaxed about food can have on recovery.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/food-fears Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your gut is working hard to heal having a healthy, diverse microbiome is key to success. Dr Norm Robillard, of the Digestive Health Institute and creator of the Fast Tract Diet, joins Rebecca in a live podcast recorded in his garden in Boston to talk about all the elements that need to be in place in our diet and lifestyle to create a diverse microbiome. Dr Robillard also answers questions from the live audience.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.com/microbiome/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing our SIBO stories can be a positive way of supporting our own SIBO journey. Digestive Health Coach Angela Privin joins Rebecca this week sharing her own experience of treating and recovering from SIBO. They talk about the key tools for a successful, positive SIBO journey and the gateway to transformation.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/sibo-journey/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we consider mind, body and spirit together we can create a uniting force that will empower us on our journey to recovery. This week Dr Jason Wysocki joins Rebecca for a live podcast recording at 8 Hearts in Portland, Oregon. He talks about how the connection of mind, body and spirit working together can help with dealing with a chronic illness. They also discuss finding your own ‘normal’, acceptance, creating your community and the importance of self care.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/mindbodyspirit/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Migrating Motor Complex is an essential gut function but how does it work? Coming to you from a live recording at 8 Hearts in Portland, OR, Dr Siebecker talks all about what the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) is, what it does and why it’s one of our bodies essential functions. She and Rebecca also discuss how and why you might use prokinetics and their benefits. They also get into the subject of bowel movements; how often we should go to the toilet, how to achieve a good bowel movement and what to do if you are experiencing difficulties.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/mmc/Keywords: Migrating Motor Complex, MMC, Bowel movements, prokinetics, gut function, good gut health, gut health, Dr Allison Siebecker, 8 Hearts, Wellness, wellness journey, the healthy gut, rebecca coomes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a positive mindset is a valuable tool for life, even more so when you are dealing with a chronic illness. Psychologist Kirstin Bouse talks about how, and why, mindset is a big part of a successful SIBO journey. She talks about how to create positivity in your day to day life by identifying the good things and focusing on them. Kirstin tells us more about why creating small pockets of time for yourself, when you have a busy life, is so valuable and how activities you fill your spare time with can add joy or value to your life.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/mindset-podcast/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you considered the importance of oral health on your digestion and gut health? Dr Melanie Keller returns to explain the crucial role your mouth plays in the digestive process. Dr Keller discusses with Rebecca the risk factors associated with poor dental health, from smoking to regular snacking. They look at how we can achieve good dental hygiene and the impact that this can have on our overall health. Dr Keller also explains more about the relationship between bacteria in the gut and the mouth.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/oralhealth/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re considering whether your thyroid is part of your health puzzle then this week’s podcast is essential listening. Dr Michael Ruscio returns to The Healthy Gut podcast to talk about the gut/thyroid connection and SIBO. Dr Ruscio discusses how to know if you have thyroid issues, what symptoms to look out for and what tests are worth doing. They also look at how problems with your thyroid can interact with other conditions and which you should treat first, SIBO or your thyroid.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/thyroid/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a Dream Team supporting your SIBO journey? This week Rebecca is joined by TV personality Shivan Sarna to talk all about how creating a Dream Team has helped to empower her on her own SIBO journey. They chat about why perseverance and persistence are so important when investigating your gut health and seeking a diagnosis. Shivan and Rebecca also explore how you can manage the financial element of testing and treating SIBO and look at which tests are important and which ones can wait. Rebecca also finds out more of Shivan’s passion for helping others with SIBO find their Dream Team and why she has created the SIBO SOS Summit to help people find their way back to health.Shownotes: http://thehealthygut.co/podcast/dreamteam/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve considered going gluten free then this week’s podcast is a must. Rebecca is joined by Heather Jacobsen from Stuffed Pepper to talk all about how, and why, you might decide to go gluten free. They chat about how Heather’s own journey through various childhood conditions, abdominal surgery and an autoimmune condition has led her to a gluten free life. Heather talks about how gluten sensitivity manifests itself, the symptoms and how to manage changing your diet for optimum gut healing. Rebecca and Heather also look at how stress can be a huge part of the puzzle when unravelling your own health issues and how to begin tackling this.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/heather/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Rebecca Coomes in person as she tours the US this June and July to promote the launch of her US cookbooks and hosts live recordings of The Healthy Gut podcast. For more info, head to thehealthygut.co/events. Rebecca will be speaking at a variety of events in Portland from 23-25 June, including two live recordings of The Healthy Gut podcast. Join her as she interviews the Queen of SIBO, Dr Allison Siebecker. Dr Jason Wysocki is joining Rebecca to talk about Mind, Body and Spirit and its role in SIBO treatment. Dr Steven Sandberg-Lewis will be joining Rebecca at a live recording of The Healthy Gut podcast to talk about what conditions need to be present to allow SIBO to develop. Dr Megan Taylor will be joining Rebecca to talk about visceral sensitivity and what we can do when we still experience symptoms, despite SIBO no longer being present. To secure your place at these recordings, head to thehealthygut.co/events. Rebecca and Dr Jason Wysocki will be hosting the 5 Key Pillars to Health workshop in Portland, where you can learn how to apply them to live well with SIBO today. Plus, join Rebecca and Dr Steven Sandberg-Lewis for a very special book signing. Rebecca will be in Seattle from 27-29 June. You can join her for a live podcast recording with Dr Heidi Turner, where they will explore autoimmunity and SIBO. Join Rebecca as she interviews Angela Pifer, SIBO Guru. And tantalise your taste buds at a Low FODMAP cooking demonstration at Bastyr University, as Rebecca, Angela Pifer and Selva Wohlgemuth discuss GI Distress, IBS and SIBO: How A FODMAP Elimination Diet Can Help. Events in LA, San Francisco, Boston, NYC and Phoenix will be announced shortly. For more info, head to thehealthygut.co/events. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are experiencing pelvic pain alongside your gut issues, did you know that the two can be linked? This week Alyssa Tait joins Rebecca to talk all about visceral mobilisation. Alyssa Tait is a physiotherapist and naturopath with a special interest in abdominal and pelvic pain disorders, the gut and urogenital issues. Alyssa and Rebecca talk about the reasons why chronic pelvic pain can have an effect on your gut’s effectiveness. They also look at what the risk factors are for adhesions and how visceral mobilisation can help to relieve the pelvic pain that these cause.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/vm/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca is joined by Dr Anthony Hobson to talk all about functional gut health. Dr Hobson is from the UK and is an internationally renowned gastro physiologist. Rebecca and Dr Hobson talk about why it’s important to adopt a holistic approach in diagnosis and assessing gut function from ‘top to bottom’. They also look at the variety of GI function tests available and which are most valuable when looking for a diagnosis of gut health issues. Dr Hobson also explains more about how and why the UK is behind in its awareness of SIBO and other GI issues and how to find more help if you are UK based.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/functionalhealth/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rebecca is joined by Dr Farshid Sam Rahbar to talk about Lyme Disease and SIBO. Dr Rahbar is an acclaimed gastroenterologist with a passion for using the ‘whole-person’ approach in treatment. Rebecca and Dr Rahbar talk about the link between Lyme Disease and SIBO, how it’s caused, its symptoms, risk factors and the treatments available. They also chat about how important it is to map out your own medical history, to determine which symptoms are digestive or non-digestive and how this may help if you are not responding to your SIBO treatment.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/lyme/Keywords: Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease treatment, Dr Rahbar, Dr Farshid Rahbar, SIBO, SIBO symptoms, SIBO treatment, SIBO recovery, chronic illness, digestion, digestive disorders, the healthy gut, rebecca coomes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lisa Shaver is a naturopathic doctor who specialises in digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, neurotransmitter balancing and autoimmune conditions. Dr Shaver joins Rebecca to talk about about Coeliac Disease and gluten free diets. They chat about the differences between Coeliac Disease, non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergies. Dr Shaver discusses how these different conditions manifest themselves and talks through the various symptoms that can be experienced. She and Rebecca look at the treatments that are available and why testing is so important.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut/cdKeywords: Coeliac Disease, Coeliac, Coeliac diet, celiac, celiac disease, gluten free diet, gluten intolerance, gluten free, non Coeliac gluten sensitivity, wheat allergies, wheat allergy, good gut health, gut health, the healthy gut, rebecca coomes, dr lisa shaver, SIBO, SIBO diet Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica Julson joins Rebecca to talk all about food sensitivities, allergies and intolerances. Erica has a background in health psychology and retrained as a registered dietician nutritionist to follow her passion for helping people to eat well for health. She and Rebecca get into the differences between immune and digestive responses to food, and how to know which you have. They also talk about how reducing inflammatory response is key when treating SIBO, and how vitamin deficiencies can lead to autoimmunity issues. Erica also explains why eating as broad a diet as possible is key to our overall health and wellbeing.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/sensitivities/Keywords: SIBO, gut health, good gut health, the healthy gut, rebecca coomes, food sensitivities, food intolerances, food allergies, nutrition, Erica Julson, inflammation, autoimmunity, wellbeing Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dr. Adam Sandford joins Rebecca to answer questions from The Healthy Gut community about SIBO. Dr. Sandford is a Naturopathic Doctor and focuses on blending conventional and alternative medicines, with a special focus on gut and hormone disorders. He and Rebecca get into treatment options, diet, recurrence of SIBO, methylation pathways, thyroid, hormones and much, much more. They also chat about how important the 5 Key Pillars to Health are when treating SIBO, and why you need to look further than just your medical treatment for successful recovery.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/siboquestions/Keywords: SIBO, SIBO questions, SIBO answers, SIBO diet, SIBO recurrance, thyroid, hormones, SIBO treatment, methylation pathways, the healthy gut, rebecca coomes, gut health, good gut health, dr adam sandford Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Melanie Keller joins Rebecca this week to talk all about her 4-Step program to treat SIBO: rebalance, reinforce, remedy and renew. Dr Keller is passionate about treating SIBO and believes that an individualised approach to treatment is imperative to success. She and Rebecca get into why sharing your complete history with your practitioner is so important to truly develop a unique treatment program. They also chat about why sometimes, even after multiple treatments, SIBO can stay with us and what next steps can be taken to recover if this is the case.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/4steps/Keywords: SIBO, SIBO treatment, SIBO recovery, SIBO awareness, Dr Melanie Keller, SIBOsolution, The Healthy Gut, Rebecca Coomes, gut health, gut healing Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca is joined by Lee Holmes from Supercharged Food and author of Heal Your Gut. Lee talks with Rebecca about how through her own illness she realised that healing her gut was key to her overall health. She and Rebecca chat about her 4 phases of gut healing, and how moving towards whole foods is key to gut health. They look at how a change in lifestyle can also help to change our health overall. Lee shares with Rebecca some handy hints and tips on how to incorporate good foods into your diet.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/healyourgut/Keywords: SIBO, IBS, Gut healing, The Healthy Gut, Lee Holmes, Heal your gut, wellness, gut health, wholefoods, JERF, Eat well, SIBO recovery, SIBO treatment, gut healing Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adhesions are a particular risk for people with SIBO, and can often be an underlying cause of SIBO developing. In this episode Rebecca is joined by Larry Wurn LMT and Belinda Wurn, from Clear Passage Physical Therapy to talk all about their important work on adhesions. Belinda co-developed the ‘Wurn technique’ to address adhesions non-surgically after experiencing debilitating chronic pelvic pain. They talk with Rebecca about how adhesions develop and what the risk factors are, such as endometriosis or surgery. Belinda and Larry tell Rebecca more about how solving the problem of adhesions can aid recovery from SIBO.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/adhesions/Keywords: SIBO, IBS, Gut Healing, Healthy Gut, The Healthy Gut, Adhesions, Pain, Larry Wurn, Belinda Wurn, gut pain, stomach lessions, SIBO recovery, SIBO treatment Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A healthy, balanced microbiota is an invaluable piece of our health puzzle when we are treating SIBO. This week Rebecca is joined by Dr. Jason Hawrelak, a naturopath and herbalist, who is an expert on the microbiota. He and Rebecca talk about the part that our gut bacteria plays in our overall health. They talk about the role that pre and probiotics play in the treatment of, and recovery from, SIBO. Dr. Hawrelak tells Rebecca more about about why and when we should use them during SIBO treatment, and why sometimes they should not be taken.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/jason/Keywords: SIBO, IBS, gut healing, healthy gut, the healthy gut, microbiome, microbiota, probiotics, prebiotics, rebecca coomes, dr jason hawrelak, SIBO recovery, SIBO treatment, gut health, naturopathic healing, wellness Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our hormones are vital to good mental and physical health, and keeping them balanced can be challenging, especially for people with SIBO. In this episode Rebecca talks to Dr. Robyn Kutka, who is a naturopathic physician specialising in hormone imbalances, about the various ways that a hormone imbalance can affect patients, from fatigue to thyroid disfunction. She is a leading light in the field of hormone balancing and bioidentical hormone therapy. Dr Kutka believes that patients require an individualised approach to treatment, she chats with Rebecca about the various treatment options available for hormonal imbalances.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/hormones/Keywords: SIBO, Hormones, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, brain fog, nutrition, naturopathic medicine, gut health, gut healing, Rebecca Coomes, Dr Robyn Kutka, thyroid, SIBO recovery, SIBO treatment, SIBO symptoms Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniela Paolone is a passionate advocate for people with SIBO and shares with Rebecca her own SIBO journey. Daniela and Rebecca chat about what support you need to be successful on your SIBO journey, and why keeping positive is key. They talk about why being your own Private Investigator when seeking a diagnosis, and then going through the treatment, is so important. She shares why she has been involved with the SIBO Discussion/Support Group on Facebook as an admin for the past 3 years, and why it can be such a useful online community.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/daniela/Keywords: SIBO, Rebecca Coomes, SIBO support, SIBO treatment, SIBO recovery, The Healthy Gut, adrenal fatigue, meditation, positive outlook.   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Cox is a nutritional practitioner with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and over ten years of clinical experience. She has an immense passion for food therapy and therapeutic nutrition with a specific interest in IBS and SIBO. Rebecca and Jessica talk about how important it is to treat your SIBO with the support of a qualified practitioner, to ensure that you are getting the right treatment at each stage of your SIBO journey to recovery. They chat about how to eat for SIBO, how foods might be re-introduced and why it’s important to get help before your diet becomes too limited.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/jessicaKeywords: Jessica Cox, nutrition, IBS, nutritional support, inflammation, SIBO, SIBO diet, BI-Phasic diet, gut health, gut healing, Rebecca Cox, digestion, digestive health Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jason Klop is a naturopathic doctor on a journey to educate, empower and treat those on their journey with digestive challenges. With a childhood diagnosis of mono he turned to naturopathic medicine to help him heal and never looked back, and then went on to become a naturopath himself. Rebecca and Dr Klop chat about how he created the CLEAR Protocol to help people with SIBO address their symptoms through diet and lifestyle modifications. The protocol has 5 key steps: Consciously eating, Legal foods, Earn, Alert and Restore.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/clearKeywords: Dr Jason Klop, CLEAR Protocol, naturopathic medicine, conscious eating, heal, mono, digestion, SIBO, SIBO diet, ibs, gut healing, gut health, Rebecca Coomes,  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Whitney Hayes is passionate about using the tools of both Eastern and Western medicine in her treatment of patients with IBS and SIBO. Initially uninterested in becoming a doctor, Dr Hayes had an interesting personal journey before ultimately qualifying as a naturopathic doctor and Chinese medicine practitioner. Her journey has led her to believe that combining ancient technologies with modern research is key in SIBO treatment. She and Rebecca get into the different ways that she helps patients back to good gut health, using a combination of acupuncture, naturopathic supplements and lifestyle suggestions.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/eastwestKeywords Dr Whitney Hayes, Naturopathic medicine, Eastern medicine, Chinese medicine, SIBO, IBS, gut health, Rebecca Coomes, The Healthy Gut, gut healing, accupunture Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing why your body is reacting to certain foods, with symptoms such as acid reflux and bloating, is key to your journey to digestive health. This week Rebecca speaks to Dr Norm Robillard Ph.D. who is the founder of The Digestive Health Institute, a gut expert, microbiologist, author of the Fast Tract Diet book series and the Fast Tract Diet app.The Fast Tract Diet has been used successfully by many people with SIBO to calm their digestive symptoms. Dr Robillard had his own gastric issues with acid reflux and this is what led him to start to explore the issues with carbohydrates and fermentation. Rebecca and Dr Robillard delve into the Fast Tract Diet, and talk about what gut health benefits can be achieved by lowering the fermentation of the foods that you are consuming.Shownotes: www.thehealthygut.co/ftdKeywords: Dr Norm Robillard, The Digestive Health Institute, Fast Tract Diet, SIBO, IBS, leaky gut, gut health, Rebecca Coomes, The Healthy Gut, SIBO diet, acid reflux,  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.