The Healthy Gut

Rebecca is joined by Lezahlee Patrick who shares what life was like with SIBO, before and after treatment and coaching sessions with Rebecca. Lezahlee signed up for 1:1 SIBO Coaching Sessions with Rebecca as she felt she needed extra support to help her feel great again. Today, Lezahlee is vastly improved from where she was and shares her story with SIBO in the hope it gives others motivation and inspiration to keep working at their health. IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat life was like with SIBO before and after treatment? What events lead to Lezahlee feeling sick and realising her health had declined?What life was like for Lezahlee before she realised she had SIBO?The challenges she faced when dealing with SIBOWhy she sought the 1:1 SIBO Coaching Sessions with Rebecca Coomes and how it helped her continued recovery?How long it took Lezahlee to feel better? What life looks like for her today (after SIBO treatment) vs when she started healing her gut (before SIBO treatment)?How Lezahlee is now reintroducing foods such as onion and garlic back into her diet?Lezahlee’s words of wisdom and advice for other SIBOers who are just starting out on their recoveryRESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTVisit The Healthy Gut websiteCheck out my SIBO CookbooksCheck out my Meal PlansCheck out my SIBO Cooking Classes Watch my SIBO Cooking ShowBook a coaching session with Rebecca CoomesVisit The Biome Clinic websiteVisit Nirala Jacobi’s websiteCheck out the SIBO Bi Phasic DietListen to the podcast on SIBO Food Intolerance with Sandra Tenge 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 SIBO patients, relapse is a common occurrence. In fact, 66% of all SIBO patients will experience at least one relapse in their lifetime. Today, Rebecca discusses why SIBO relapse occurs, what causes it and what you can do about it to either prevent it, or prolong the period between relapses.IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhy do 66% of all SIBO patients relapse with SIBO?What are the common causes of a relapse?What can be done to prevent a SIBO relapse from occurring?What can you do to help manage the psychological aspects of a SIBO relapse?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTWatch The Health Gut YouTube ChannelListen to the podcast on Adhesions with Larry and Belinda WurnListen to the podcast on Visceral Mobilisation Therapy with Alyssa TaitListen to the podcast on Migrating Motor Complex with Dr Allison SiebeckerSign up to the Living Well with SIBO: 5-Week ChallengeVisit Dr Allison Siebecker’s websiteVisit Clear Passage Physical Therapy websiteVisit Alyssa Tait’s websiteVisit The Barral InstituteBook a 1:1 Coaching Session with RebeccaListen to Rebecca’s podcasts 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.

Today, I’m joined by Sandra Tenge, a naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist. We discuss the differences between SIBO food intolerances, food sensitivities and food allergies. For many SIBOers, they can feel nervous when it comes to reintroducing foods after following a restricted SIBO diet, so we delve into the best way to approach that and more. IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is the difference between a SIBO food intolerance, sensitivity and allergy?What tests can you do to determine if you have any?What the best thing to do when you’re having a reaction to food?What's the best way to reintroduce a food after not eating it for a while?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTWatch The Health Gut YouTube ChannelCheck out the SIBO Specific Food GuideCheck out the SIBO Bi Phasic DietCheck out the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Elimination Diet Guidebook 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.

Want to learn to live well with SIBO and beyond? In today’s episode, I’m joined by some of my members of the 5 week challenge program who talk about what it was like to complete the program and how it helped them. IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat prompted them to join the Living Well with SIBO: 5 Week Challenge?What are their reasons for signing up and joining the program?What are the key highlights that they take away from doing the 5 Week Challenge?What would they say to someone who’s considering participating in another round of the 5 Week Challenge?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTJoin the next round of the Living Well With SIBO: 5 Week ChallengeThe Healthy Gut YouTube ChannelBook a 1:1 Coaching Session with RebeccaConnect with naturopath Natalie CruttendenListen to the podcast on Introducing The Living Well with SIBO: 5-Week Challenge with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 91 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.

Want to learn more about your microbiome? The Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit is on now! This free online event hosted by Shivan Sarna is running between 7 September to 13 September to help SIBOers like you understand the importance and function of your microbiome and learn some cutting-edge developments from leading researchers. You can sign up to start watching the summit here >I asked the host of the Summit, Shivan Sarna to join me on The Healthy Gut Podcast to share more info about the summit. She is a gut health advocate and the creator of SIBO SOS® and the Digestion SOS™ documentary series. We discuss everything about the upcoming Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit, the groundbreaking research on the microbiome by Dr Mark Pimentel and much more.IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is the Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit?The groundbreaking research on the microbiome by Dr Mark Pimentel What do you get when you sign up to the Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit?Exciting pre-launch of Shivan Sarna's new book “Healing SIBO”RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTGut and Microbiome Rescue Summit SIBO SOS Facebook Community1:1 Coaching Session with Rebecca CoomesSIBO Cookbooks 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 today’s episode, Dr Michael Ruscio joins Rebecca as they discuss the Elemental Diet and his new formula, Elemental Heal. IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is the Elemental Heal and why did Dr Ruscio create his own formula?How does the Elemental Diet work and why is it a predigested formula?Why does Dr Ruscio combine a partial and full Elemental Diet approach with his patients? When to consider using the Elemental Diet?What is the best way to prepare for the Elemental Diet and then reincorporate foods afterwards?How to use an Elemental Diet as a dietary supplementation?How an Elemental Diet can be used for underweight patients to help them regain weight?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTThe Elemental Diet with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 74Watch Rebecca’s vlog of her 14-days on the Elemental Diet Get your Elemental HealGet your Elemental Heal Whey FreeGet your Elemental Heal Low CarbCheck out the Gut Reset GuideGet a copy of the Healthy Gut, Healthy YouListen to Dr Ruscio’s 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.

People who suffer from gut health complaints are more likely to experience skin issues. Jennifer Fugo, a functional clinical nutritionist, joins Rebecca to discuss how to care for and protect our skin and gut.IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhy does poorgut health often correlate to skin disturbances?What are the most common skin disturbances we can see that are linked to poor gut health?What to treat first: the gut or the skin?What is leaky skin?What is the role diet plays with skin conditions?What are the tips and tricks that can help treat the skin issues?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTVisit Jennifer's Skinterrupt websiteListen to Jennifer’s Healthy Skin Show PodcastDIY Low Stomach Acid Test Guide (Baking Soda or Bi-Carb Soda Home Test)Read this article about the 4 reasons why coconut oil is bad for your 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.

In this episode, Rebecca Coomes talks to her naturopath Natalie Cruttenden, the woman she credits for helping her regain her health and vitality after not only identifying SIBO as the cause of her long term digestive issues but also through the use of natural SIBO treatments. IN TODAY’S EPISODEHow can we treat SIBO naturally?What is the naturopathic approach to treating SIBO?What are the different herbs available for treating SIBO?What are the different herbs for different types of SIBO/IMO?How long natural treatment takes vs antibiotics?What’s more effective herbs or antibiotics?What are the side effects of herbs?Can everyone take herbs? If not, how do you manage them naturally?Beyond herbs, what other ‘natural’ approaches do you do with your patients?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTListen to the podcast on Naturopathy and SIBO with Natalie Cruttenden | Ep 5Download the Hydrogen Sulphide Diet by Dr Nirala JacobiCheck out the SIBO CookbooksCheck out the SIBO Meal Plans Visit the Resonance Complementary Therapy’s websiteVisit The Gut Health Naturopath Facebook Page 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 will guide you on how to heal your gut and live well with SIBO through her new program, Living Well with SIBO: 5-Week Challenge. IN TODAY’S EPISODEHow do we live well with SIBO?What are the 5 key pillars to health?Why is awareness important in the SIBO journey?How do we test for SIBO? What are the types of SIBO treatment?Why is nutrition not the only thing we should be focusing on when it comes to SIBO?How do we approach SIBO with a positive mindset?How do we reduce stress?Why should you choose appropriate exercise when you have SIBO? What is the importance of sleep in healing the gut?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTSign up to the 5-Week SIBO ChallengeListen to the podcast on Testing Your Microbiome with Dr Jason Hawrelak | Episode 75Food and Mood Diary 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 in naturopathy, the gut is the center of all health? Rebecca is joined by Katherine Maslen, a naturopath and nutritionist who shares her 7 steps to gut health.IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhy the gut is the centre of all health?What happens when a person is ready to make the shift in their health?What are the 7 steps to improving gut health? What are the risks if we just treat the gut in isolation, particularly if we're doing it on our own? What foods do we need to improve our gut health?What damages the gut microbiome? Why water is so important to overall health? The role stress plays in helping or hindering our return to health.Why emotional health is often a missing element in a healthcare plan?What environmental toxins we should consider when we're trying to bring our bodies back to health? The importance of body structure and alignment in health.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTSign up to the 5 Week SIBO Discovery ChallengeListen to the podcast on The SIBO Patient’s Perspective with Katie Caldwell | Episode 6Listen to the podcast on Testing Your Microbiome with Dr Jason Hawrelak | Episode 75Visit Environmental Working Group websiteCheck out the Dirty DozenCheck out the Clean FifteenFood and Mood DiaryWatch about Screen Time on TED TalkThe Shift PodcastThe Shift Clinic 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.

Naturopathic Physician Dr Jason Wysocki joins Rebecca on today’s episode to discuss The Elemental Diet --- what is it, why it is used as a SIBO treatment, why it’s so important to prepare for it and much more. IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is an Elemental Diet?What isn’t an Elemental Diet? Is the brand important when choosing an Elemental Diet?How to choose between a commercially made Elemental Diet or a homemade version?How should you prepare for the Elemental Diet? Why you should consider yeast overgrowth as well as bacterial overgrowth and what to do about it? What can you expect when you start the Elemental Diet for SIBO? What other symptoms or side effects can people experience as they're going through the Elemental Diet? How to re-test for SIBO after doing the Elemental Diet? How should we approach our food reintroduction and what should we break our fast with? How common is it for people to still have SIBO present after doing an Elemental Diet?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCASTListen to Mind, Body, Spirit with Dr Jason Wysocki | Episode 40Listen to SIBO and Men with Dr Jason Wysocki | Episode 45Listen to SIBO and Structural Integration with Dr Jason Wysocki | Episode 72Watch Rebecca's vlog about 14 Days on The Elemental Diet for SIBO: Before and After ResultsWatch Rebecca's vlog about day 1 food reintroduction after The Elemental 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.

In today’s episode, Fertility Awareness Educator Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is joined by Rebecca to discuss SIBO and fertility --- what are the vital signs and is it safe to get pregnant when you have SIBO.IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat are the vital signs of fertility?Why is charting female cycles important?What do you look for when you start charting? What are some of the things that you look at when you aren't charting?How do you determine if your body is in the fertile window? When should we learn fertility awareness?How do you observe cervical mucus in your menstrual cycle?How do you identify ovulation?What are the different factors that can contribute to the amount of cervical mucus?Aside from the cervical mucus, what other things that a female has to you look for?Is it safe to have a baby when you have SIBO? How can we tell if a woman's body is even ready for pregnancy when she's dealing with a condition like SIBO?What does a healthy menstrual cycle look like?Are there any things we should definitely be eating or we should definitely be avoiding when it comes to helping prepare the body for pregnancy?What can we be doing to have healthy lifestyle choices to support our bodies getting ready for pregnancy?What are the effects of taking hormonal birth control? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST Listen to Fertility and Gut Health with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack | Episode 48Read her book -- The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility Listen to Lisa’s Fertility Friday PodcastJoin Lisa’s Coaching ProgramSIBO Specific Food GuideRebecca Coomes' Coaching Session 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 naturopathic physician, Dr Lisa Shaver to discuss gluten sensitivity, coeliac disease and food intolerances. IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat are the different types of SIBO diets?Are these diets treating SIBO or are they just helping people to feel better?What do we do if gluten is an issue?What is the difference between coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity? What is a wheat allergy?How do you know if you havefood intolerances?Why is it important to test for coeliac disease?Where and how to test for coeliac disease?What are the alternative testing options for coeliac disease?Can genetic testing be used to identify coeliac disease?What are the things to consider before we commence one of these SIBO diets?What's the outlook look like once the SIBO treatment is done? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST Listen to Coeliac Disease with Dr Lisa Shaver | Episode 30Listen to Bi Phasic Diet with Dr Nirala Jacobi | Episode 4Listen to Fast Tract Diet with Dr Norm Robillard | Episode 18Listen to understanding SIBO with Dr Mark Pimentel | Episode 59Listen to the GAPS Protocol with Amy Mihaly | Episode 76SIBO Specific Food GuideSIBO Bi Phasic DietThe Elemental DietSIBO Cookbooks by Rebecca CoomesCyrex LaboratoriesVibrant WellnessWheat Zoomer 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 leading SIBO practitioner, Dr Nirala Jacobi and dietician Heidi Turner to discuss their new Histamine SIBO Bi Phasic Diet. Histamine intolerance is common amongst the SIBO community so it is important to understand why we can develop an intolerance, what the common symptoms are, and what we can do about it.IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat are histamines?Why are they required in the body?What are the common symptoms when we have problems with histamines?How to identify histamine symptoms vs SIBO symptoms?How to test for histamine intolerance?What is the Histamine SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?Why should this protocol be followed for no more than 2-4 weeks?What is the process for reintroducing foods when you have been on a restricted diet for years?What is the histamine threshold?Why do your stress levels play a role in your histamine response?Why is there a spectrum of histamine intolerance?How SIBO and other gut conditions can lead to histamine intolerance?Why treatment and supplementation isn’t always the answer?Why mold exposure can be critical in keeping you sick?Can calming the nervous system and reducing screen time help your histamine intolerance?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST SIBO Histamine Bi Phasic DietSIBO Bi Phasic Diet by Dr Nirala JacobiHistamine Course by Dr Nirala Jacobi and Heidi TurnerSIBO Success Program by Dr Nirala JacobiSIBO CookbooksSIBO Coaching with Rebecca CoomesIgG Supplement: ImmunoLin 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 today's episode, Dr. Nirala Jacobi and Anne Criner join Rebecca to talk about the Vegetarian SIBO Bi Phasic Diet and its benefits.IN TODAY’S EPISODE:What is the vegetarian SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?How is the vegetarian SIBO Bi Phasic Diet different than the original SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?What is the Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?How long should a person stay on the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet or even within each of the two phases?How can you move into Phase 2 if you are struggling to reintroduce foods?What is the soaking and sprouting technique for grains and legumes?What are the benefits of soaking and sprouting?Can people combine the Original SIBO Bi Phasic Diet with the Vegetarian SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?What are the other options available on the new Vegetarian SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODEListen to the podcast on Bi-Phasic Diet, Testing and Herbal Treatments with Dr Nirala Jacobi | Ep. 4Learn more about the SIBO Bi-Phasic DietDownload the Original SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet handoutDownload the Vegetarian Bi-Phasic Diet eBook by Dr Nirala Jacobi and Nutritionist Anne CrinerThe Biome Clinic by Dr Nirala JacobiGet SIBO Bi Phasic Diet cookbooks, meal plans and more by 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.