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The Gutbliss PodcastIrritable Bowel Syndrome - and Pharmaceutical ExpediencyEncouraging physicians to make a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome and prescribe medication for it is big business. I'm not saying that medication for IBS is never a good idea or never effective, but I am saying that it is often an overly expedient solution that doesn’t usually lead to lasting relief for the simple reason that IBS consists of multiple different conditions. Since there is no one unifying diagnosis of "IBS" there can't be one unifying pharmaceutical solution. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a p...2025-05-0817 min
The Gutbliss PodcastCrummy Diet Syndrome: A Delicate DiagnosisThis week's episode is another example of why you should reject a blanket diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, and ask your doctor to roll their sleeves up and help you uncover the root cause of your symptoms. The solution for everyone who's diagnosed with IBS is not always a diet change. But it should never just be "your bowel is irritable and here’s a drug".We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive wellness go to https://gu...2025-05-0114 min
The Gutbliss PodcastThe Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut HealthWe've been conditioned to think that all stress is harmful, but science now shows that certain kinds of stress are not only beneficial, but necessary for optimal health. By cultivating the right kind of stress, you are healing, repairing, and regenerating your body. In this episode I'm joined by physician and author of The Stress Paradox Dr. Sharon Bergquist to discuss how stress can improve your gut and overall health.We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive w...2025-04-2431 min
The Gutbliss PodcastCancer Journey: Food as Medicine & Survivor GuiltWhether you're recovering from cancer or dealing with a chronic illness, how you nourish yourself is so important - and that includes not just the food you're eating, but also your mindset and thoughts. In this episode, how do you use the experience of a devastating diagnosis like cancer to live your healthiest, most nourished life. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive wellness go to https://gutbliss.com and follow us on https://www.instagram.com/g...2025-04-1032 min
The Gutbliss PodcastAerophagia: Could Air Swallowing be the Cause of Your Bloating?In this episode we dive into the causes and treatment for aerophagia - one of the most unrecognized factors behind burping and bloating. Aerophagia is a condition where people swallow large amounts of air unintentionally and without realizing it. It’s often misdiagnosed as acid reflux, ulcers, gallstones, or SIBO – small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. I frequently see patients who have been put on acid blockers or treated for ulcers that they don't have, or sometimes even had their gallbladder removed, and they're still not better. And that's because their aerophagia has not been diagnosed. We'd love to hear...2025-04-0310 min
The Gutbliss PodcastSmooth Moves: How to Poo ProperlyOK, so you've filled your plate with fiber, you're drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water and you're getting 30 to 60 minutes of regular exercise every day. You are poised for some really good bathroom action. On today's show, what else do you need to do to have a fantastic smooth move first thing in the morning. Spoiler alert: position, propulsion, and clean-up are key!We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive wellness go...2025-03-2713 min
The Gutbliss PodcastHealth Care Has Gone Retail - Do You Know What You're Buying?We all want to walk out of the doctor's office with something that we believe is going to make us better. But it's critically important to make sure that whatever you are opting in for - whether it's a pill, a procedure, or some other product - you are making that decision with eyes wide open and asking the important questions. On today's show: the "retailization" of healthcare, and how to be an informed consumer.We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community...2025-03-2027 min
The Gutbliss Podcast10 Things to Do if You've Recently Taken an AntibioticOn today’s show: the 10 most important steps to restore your gut health after taking antibiotics. Although it’s true that your microbiome will take a hit after antibiotics and may be permanently altered, it’s still possible to offset some of the damage by supporting your gut during and after the antibiotic. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the latest in digestive wellness go to https://gutbliss.com and follow us on https://www.instagram.com/gutbliss/ for more gut hea...2025-03-1317 min
The Gutbliss Podcast10 Questions to Ask Before Taking an AntibioticA one-week course of antibiotics can remove up to 1/3 of your gut bacteria - and that damage can’t be undone by just taking a probiotic, so you need to be absolutely certain that you really need that antibiotic. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 10 critical questions to ask your health care provider if you’ve been prescribed an antibiotic that can help you limit the damage to your gut microbiome.We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being a part of our community! For the late...2025-03-0624 min
The Gutbliss PodcastGLP-1 Drugs: Making an Informed DecisionOn today's show, we're going to dive into the topic of GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications that stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin, slows down digestion, and promotes feelings of fullness. The benefits are that it can help lower your blood sugar level, it can lead to weight loss, and it may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes. But judicious use is essential because these drugs have serious GI side effects and an increased risk of cancer, so it's important to make sure that your decision to take them is well-informed and...2025-02-2725 min
The Gutbliss PodcastReflux: Top 3 Causes - And How to Get Rid of Them NaturallyMore than 60 million Americans experience heartburn on a regular basis, but the recommended treatment does nothing to address the root cause - and totally messes up your digestion. The most important thing that I want you to know is that acid reflux has absolutely nothing to do with overproduction of acid. These symptoms are caused by inappropriate opening of the lower esophageal sphincter, and on today's show, I'm going to tell you about the three most common factors that cause that lower esophageal sphincter to open, and how to treat them without blocking stomach acid. We'd love t...2025-02-2018 min
The Gutbliss PodcastStress: In Your Mind and In Your GutFeelings of stress and anxiety aren't just in your head; they're also in your body, especially in your GI tract, and they can cause or worsen almost every digestive condition. Like many people, you may have a lot of stress in your life, and you may also have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, but could stress actually be causing or contributing to your irritable bowel syndrome? The answer is yes! In this episode, I'm going to give you some simple but effective tools for how to quiet your mind - and your GI symptoms.We'd love t...2025-02-1322 min
The Gutbliss PodcastStool Nirvana: The 5 Essential FactorsI'm going to tell you about the specific things you should be paying attention to when you assess your bowel movements so you can understand what your stool is trying to tell you. Your GI tract communicates with you by giving you feedback through your stool. This is important information that can improve your health. It might even save your life. Your bowel movements can tip you off to the early signs of colon cancer, liver disease, infection. They can tell you whether you’re dehydrated, have a parasite, or problems with your pancreas. Not getting enough greens? Eating to...2025-02-0618 min
The Gutbliss PodcastTurn Around & Take a Look: Why You Need to Examine Your Bowel MovementsOn today's show, why you need to turn around and take a look. And yes, I'm talking about when you are sitting on the toilet and you have finished doing your business, why you absolutely must turn around and take a look at what has come out. Your stool is valuable feedback that your body is giving you, and if you are not looking at it and analyzing it and evaluating it, you are missing out on really important stuff.We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!Thank you for being...2025-01-3029 min