The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome
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Are you struggling to restore your gut to perfect health? Hear host Lindsey Parsons interview functional and integrative medicine professionals, patients and scientists about the gut microbiome, the current state of research and how they approach treating IBS, IBD, candida, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, gastritis, SIBO and other digestive issues. Hear patients talk about their experiences with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) both in clinics and do-it-yourself and how it impacted their gastrointestinal issues. Learn about the gut microbiome’s influence not just on digestive health, but on cardiovascular health, mental health (including anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism), autoimmune diseases, skin conditions and overweight/obesity.
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Explore the differences between SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth) and hydrogen sulfide SIBO, and dysbiosis, and what makes them different. Dive into their distinct causes and symptoms and what kinds of tests are appropriate in which situations. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Learn how FoodMarble's at-home, reusable breath testing device helps detect SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) and IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), the root causes of 60-70% of IBS, as well as food intolerances. Ricky Harrison from FoodMarble explains the science behind their portable, easy-to-use devices. We discuss the benefits, testing substrates, how it compares to other tests and how it helps manage gut issues from home. Check out our YouTube video of this podcast for a demo of how to use it: https://youtu.be/V4o5IFNpjEE. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Discover how stress and childhood trauma can impact your gut and overall health, and why to start your gut healing journey by addressing chronic stress through modalities like meditation, breathwork, yoga, therapy, grounding and best case scenario journaling. After five years and over 50 doctors trying to get to the bottom of constipation, bloating, fatigue and skin issues, Brooke Herbert finally found her way to healing by addressing her dysbiotic gut (including giardia and H. pylori), mold toxicity and chronic stress. Learn how Brooke now empowers other women to advocate for their health by focusing on the four pillars of wellness: exercise, sleep, stress management and nutrition. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Explore the hidden world of food additives and their effects on your gut and overall health. From the preservatives in processed meats to the artificial sweeteners in your favorite diet drinks, I explore how these common additives could be altering your gut microbiome in ways you never expected. Discover the potential risks, overhyped dangers and better alternatives, as I unpack research on preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers and pesticides. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
1 Are you stuck in your recovery from gut health issues, food sensitivities, ME/CFS, MCS, mold illness, Lyme disease, autoimmune disease or anxiety, despite following all the supplement protocols, eating an optimal diet and doing your best with sleep and exercise? Your brain may be stuck in a loop, retriggering a hypersensitivity reaction to environmental stimuli that are no longer a danger to you. Learn about The Gupta Program, a holistic approach to healing chronic illnesses by retraining the brain and calming the amygdala so that you can regain your health and vitality, with Ashok Gupta, creator of the program. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, discusses the critical role of gut health in infants and mothers. Cheryl shares her personal journey of giving birth via C-section and how she restored her newborn's gut, all which led to the founding of Tiny Health. She explains the importance of the gut microbiome, particularly the transfer of beneficial bacteria from mother to child during vaginal birth and breastfeeding. She also delves into the impact of modern lifestyles on gut health, the benefits of probiotics, and the significance of early testing and intervention for long-term health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Dive into the complexities of heartburn and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), understanding why it may present itself in otherwise healthy, young individuals and the potential complications if left untreated. Discover common causes such as dietary habits and lifestyle factors as well as other culprits that may be causing your symptoms like H. pylori or low stomach acid. Gain insights into the importance of proper meal hygiene, the impact of stress on digestion and the role of various treatments, from natural remedies to prescription medications. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Delve into the interconnectedness of inflammation, gut health and autoimmune disease with internationally-recognized speaker and author, Dr. Tom O'Bryan. Uncover the importance of early detection and prevention, lifestyle modifications and personalized detoxification to prevent and reverse autoimmune disease, as well as the important role chronic inflammation plays in human health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
Martha Carlin, CEO of The BioCollective, discusses the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease. She emphasizes the significance of mannitol-producing bacteria for treating Parkinson's-related constipation and managing blood sugar. Additionally, she touches on the impact of environmental toxins and the necessity of regular bowel movements for detoxification, stressing the pivotal role of gut health in overall well-being. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 Health Coach. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 gut infections like C Difficile. Learn how this plasma-derived bovine immunoglobulin (IgG) supplement facilitates gut healing and improves nutrient absorption while preserving the microbiome. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 root cause of most GI issues, and his favorite herbs for gut issues, including gastroparesis, SIBO and ulcerative colitis, as well as for the joints, liver, brain and cardiovascular system. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 balance and advice for improving sleep and nail health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 managing hydrogen sulfide SIBO and reclaiming gut health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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 transplant donors, the donor screening process, and the customer options. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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, regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas in an animal model of type 1 diabetes, and improvement of kidney function in type 2 diabetes. Join me and Joseph Antoun, MD, PhD as we discuss the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet, the research to date on it, valuable insights on autophagy and myths about intermittent fasting. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what’s wrong. She’s a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes
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Interesting that there's so much ongoing research on treating IBD. 38:30 #calprotectin