Ginger is one of my favorite ingredients for a gut-healthy diet, especially for managing IBS!   In this episode of The Gut Show, I’ll share how I incorporate ginger into my diet and give you some easy ideas for adding ginger to your meals.   Do you use ginger? Let me know in the comments! 👇   Covered in this episode:   Is ginger a superfood? [1:30] Bioactive compounds [3:06] Why is ginger recommended for digestion?  [6:55] Nausea [12:07] Digestion friendly [15:20] What is the...

Think you're chewing your food enough? Most people don’t!   Why does it matter, and what are the signs you might be skimping on chewing?   In this episode of The Gut Show, we’ll explore why chewing matters, how to know if you’re not doing it enough, and easy ways to improve.   Tune in wherever you enjoy your podcasts or comment "chew" below for the links!   Covered in this episode: This topic is one of my most viral videos [1:27] What is chewing and why is it important? [3:20] ...

Not sure if you might have IBS or want to understand the tests that can help diagnose it? Listen to this episode of The Gut Show, where Gutivate RD Natalie joins me to discuss lab work, common tests, and how to talk to your doctor if you’d like to explore additional testing options. Covered in this episode: Gutivate RD Natalie is our guest today! [1:18] Lack of testing for IBS [7:38] Red flags that could mean you may need more tests [11:13] How to talk to your doctor about getting more...

Does it seem like garlic and onion are in everything, forcing you to choose between removing them and having bland food, or keeping them and experiencing IBS symptoms?   Tune into this episode of The Gut Show to talk about why it's so hard to replace these 2 ingredients, my favorite garlic and onion free products, and tips for eating at home and dining out.   Covered in this episode:   Replacement ideas to try [8:45] Why is it so hard to replace garlic and onion? [9:53] What about...

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. While some things are out of our control, I hope to offer a fresh perspective that could help bring relief from your IBS symptoms.   Covered in this episode: Often we know this but don’t address it [1:45] The benefit of talking about this again [3:09] Gut brain connection[4:41] Symptoms from stress [8:29] Visceral hypersensitivity [11:55] Increased tension [13:59] Instead of focusing on this [16:25] Stress overload [20:31] Stressors [22:17] How...

Are you someone who spends a lot of time on the toilet? If so, do you know what this can do to your body?    Let’s talk about why you might be spending so much time in the bathroom, the consequences of this, and some alternatives to try instead.    Covered in this episode: The point of this episode [2:10]  The goal of sitting on the toilet [3:22] Pelvic floor [3:56]  Aren’t muscles supposed to stretch? [5:39] But that’s my alone time! [8:08] Other options if you need a break...

Today, we're tackling one of the questions we get asked the most...   You've probably come across ads or seen influencers promoting food sensitivity tests—but do they really work?   Catch today’s episode of The Gut Show with Gutivate RD @jessiehoffman_phd to find out what you should consider before ordering a test!   Covered in this episode: Gutivate RD Jessie [1:23] One of my most asked questions [5:28] What is a food allergy [7:40] Food intolerance and sensitivity [8:54] The...

What are electrolyte powders and can they help with your IBS symptoms?   Tune in to today’s episode of The Gut Show to discover what these popular water additives really are, how to choose a powder, and what to consider before giving them a try!   Covered in this episode: What are minerals? [2:41] What if we are missing minerals? [4:42] Common minerals [5:51] Calcium [5:58] Sodium [6:45] Magnesium [9:44] Potassium [11:36] Iron [12:16] Copper [16:15] Zinc [17:27] Iodine [18:35] ...

If you have digestive issues, you may have thought about tracking your symptoms, but what exactly do you track? How should you track it? What do you do with that information once you have it?   This episode of The Gut Show will answer all of these questions - tune in now!   Covered in this episode:  The goals of tracking and logging [1:54] What do you actually track? [9:05] How do you reflect on what you tracked?   [15:18] Can you reflect on your own? [17:32] When tracking becomes...

What's IBS? Is IBS your fault? Who should be on your healthcare team? When should you start logging? Where do you start managing IBS?   If you have any of the above questions...this episode is for you!   In this episode, we cover: 2:06 What is IBS?  2:51 What causes IBS? 3:13 Is IBS your fault? 4:41 Assemble your team 5: 38 Tests for IBS  6:34 How a registered dietitian can help  9:19 Other members of your healthcare team  12:46 Establish baseline 17:55 Start logging 20:20...

April is IBS Awareness Month and to celebrate, we’re hosting a month long party for those with IBS! When you sign up, you'll be able to attend weekly live virtual sessions, chances to win prizes from our sponsors, and special offers from gut-friendly brands including OWYN, FODZYME, Sunfiber, Schar, Monash, Ginger & Dandelion, FIG and FODMAP Friendly. This episode will go into more detail about what to expect at the summit. You can sign up (it’s free!) at: bit.ly/ibs-warrior-summit ...

Do you need to follow a plant based diet? Is more fiber always better? Does everyone have a parasite to kill? For the final episode of season 6 of The Gut show, let’s break down some gut health myths and cover the nuance of these hot topics!  And as we close down this season, if you have found value in any of our episode - a review on iTunes, rating on Spotify, and/or subscription on YouTube all mean so much and help us reach a larger audience.  What should we cover in Season 7?    In...

“What can we do to make you not only adapt but thrive?” Dr. Laurie Keefer is a groundbreaker in the world of GI psychology and today she is sharing her research and expertise on The Gut Show! Her study on IBD and resilience as well as her prior work has really shifted the conversation and created a lot of talk in the digestion world. Her work led to the foundation of Trellus Health - which teaches patients with IBD and IBS to learn and build resilience, both physical and emotional. In this...

On today’s The Gut Show episode, we talk about what bile is, how it’s playing a role in your IBS symptoms, and how to start talking to your doctor target this piece of the IBS puzzle.   In this episode, we cover: What is bile [2:02] Why is bile released into the small intestine [2:42] Bile is a detergent  [3:30] What is bile made up of [4:21] Eliminating waste from the body [6:06] What happens to bile [6:29] Gallbladder removal [9:52] Small intestine [11:12] Where do things go...

Does your IBS get worse when you eat “healthy” foods?  On today’s The Gut Show episode, we talk about why this happens and how you can keep your gut happy while still improving your nutrition.    In this episode, we cover: What does “healthy” mean [2:16] Large increase of fiber very quickly [6:36] Inflammation [9:32] Increasing plant foods [11:08] FODMAPs [13:45] Powders and supplements [14:35] Too much protein [16:23] Increase in exercise [19:18] Tips to avoid this [23:15]   ...

It’s possible to break the stress-symptom cycle… Gut-brain therapies can help target this cycle and be an effective part of an IBS treatment plan.  Today’s episode on The Gut Show breaks down what gut-brain therapy is, how it works and the different options available.   **Correction** at 21:47, the website mentioned is romegipsych.org   In this episode, we cover: Gut brain therapies + IBS [2:20] The altered communication pathway [4:28] How the gut and the brain are responding [5:49] ...

Was your IBS caused by a foodborne illness?  On this episode of The Gut Show, I talk about foods that are commonly linked to foodborne illness, how food poisoning can cause IBS, and what you can do to avoid a foodborne illness.    In this episode, we cover: Most common foodborne illness [2:22]  Foods most linked to illness [2:51] Food poisoning and IBS [4:10] How does this actually happen [4:26] Can this also happen after viral infections [8:11] The rate of post infectious IBS...

Do you feel lost in the contradicting health info online?  If you don’t know where to turn or who to trust, this episode of The Gut Show is for you!  In the most unbiased way I can, I talk about why these contradictions exist, how to navigate them, and how to find information you trust.    In this episode, we cover: Why do these contradictions exist [4:09] Who is sharing this information [7:44] Short vs long term benefits[13:53]  Scientific vs anecdotal evidence [16:54] What is...

You’ve probably heard about digestive enzymes and may be wondering…do I need these!?! On this episode of The Gut Show, I talk about what digestive enzymes are, if you need to take them, and how to improve your body’s production of enzymes.    In this episode, we cover: Regulation of supplements [1:49] What are digestive enzymes [3:36] Where are the enzymes found [4:18] What are the different enzymes [5:40] Why are enzymes needed [7:10]  What does it mean to be enzyme deficient...

Your diaphragm is involved in breathing, but did you know it’s also involved in digestion?    For this episode of The Gut Show, I spoke with @prioritypt_and_wellness about how pelvic floor physical therapy is for more than just your pelvic muscles, how this therapy can help digestion, and the role the diaphragm plays in digestion.    In this episode, we cover: What is pelvic floor physical therapy [2:38] Is pelvic floor pt for more than just pelvic floor muscles [6:11] How can this...

Have you been told you have gastritis?  Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. You may have heard about this condition following an endoscopy or when experiencing a burning sensation in your stomach…but often times, patients aren’t sure what causes this to happen or how to fix it.  I see this a lot with my patients, so let’s break down what gastritis is, common causes and symptoms of gastritis, and how you can find relief!   In this episode, we cover: What is gastritis [1:30] ...

In this episode I talk with Dr. Mark Pimentel, a leader in the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) world.  We talk about what his team is doing to push research forward for SIBO and IBS, new developments in SIBO, breath testing and gasses produced, as well as things that will be coming out soon for treatment.    In this episode, we cover: What is SIBO [4:29] What the team is working on [5:46] Keeping an open mind as a scientist [9:02] The...

We know the gut and brain are connected and that the nervous system plays a role in this connection, but what exactly is your nervous system and what causes it to malfunction? What does it mean to regulate your nervous system and what can you do to achieve this?    In this episode, we cover: What is your nervous system [1:42] Endocrine system [2:33] Does the nervous system impact the whole body [3:14] Major nervous system organs [3:55] Sensory [4:11] Central and peripheral [5:53] ...

Is your thyroid impacting your gut?  Thyroid function is closely related to digestive system function, so this is something to be aware of if you’re struggling with chronic gut symptoms.  Tune into the latest episode of The Gut Show to learn more about why the thyroid does and what happens when function is off.   In this episode, we cover: What is the thyroid [2:30] What other functions are impacted [5:22] Thyroid and weight gain + other conditions [6:39] How does the thyroid impact...