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All about B-Vitamins (Part 1) from IBS Freedom Podcast #48

All about B-Vitamins (Part 1) from IBS Freedom Podcast #48

Aug 2, 2021

Here is part 1 of Getting to know more of your B Vitamins! In this episode, Amy and Nikki shares the importance and uses of the B -Vitamins in our gut and metabolism! There are a lot of researches shared in relation with B vitamins and gut health! Remember to...

SIBO Correlated Conditions: Celiac Disease

SIBO Correlated Conditions: Celiac Disease

Jul 30, 2021

Is SIBO and Celiac Disease connected to one another?

Fat Soluble Vitamins and Associated Minerals from IBS freedom Podcast #47

Fat Soluble Vitamins and Associated Minerals from IBS freedom Podcast #47

Jul 26, 2021

What are the roles of the fat soluble vitamins in our body especially in our gut?

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Join #NoFace and I for a live #guthealth Q&A in th

Join #NoFace and I for a live #guthealth Q&A in the Healthy Gut Hangout tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:30-1:00 EST 😊

Bring allllllllll your questions about #SIBO #IBS #SIBODiet #IBSDiet the #Gut and the #microbiome / #microbiota 🤩

🧄 The link to the FB group is in my bio. See you tomorrow!

It's my #birthday tomorrow 🥰🎉 Come help me c

It's my #birthday tomorrow 🥰🎉
Come help me celebrate with a special live Q&A in the Healthy Gut Hangout FB group!

Gifts are optional 😉 But if you'd like to do so, please share your favorite Triangle Holistic Gut Health Youtube video to any relevant FB groups you're in (ex. IBS groups, SIBO groups, candida groups, leaky gut groups, thyroid groups). We're soooooo close to 3,000 subs here on #Youtube, and it would be such a cool gift to hit that milestone on my 35th birthday 🥰

WHEN:
11:30 AM EST

WHERE:
➪ Healthy Gut Hangout with Dr. DiNezza FB Group (accessible via the link in my bio)

See you there 🥰

In this week's episode of the ibs.freedom.podcast

In this week's episode of the ibs.freedom.podcast amy_hollenkamp_rd and I discussed the role of polyphenols in the gut.

These plant compounds have #prebiotic like properties and have been shown to not only FEED the GOOD bacteria in our guts, but INHIBIT the BAD, as well.

In the podcast Amy and I discussed polyphenol rich foods such as berries, coffee, chocolate, and olives. Well, imagine my surprise when I learned about the high polyphenol content in blueberry leaf AND found some fun studies on pubmed! Who know #herbalmedicine and plants could be so cool!

#foodismedicine #gut #gutfriendly #guthealthdiet #guthealthdietitian #gutmicrobiome #happytummy #healyourgut #fiber #digestivehealth #guthealth #guthealing #guthealthmatters #guthealthy #sibofriendly #ibsfriendly #ibsdiet #ibsnutrition #ibsfood #ibshelp #ibslife

This one goes out to my wonderful ibs.freedom.podc

This one goes out to my wonderful ibs.freedom.podcast co-host amy_hollenkamp_rd 🥰 If you haven't tuned in for the "Poop 101" episode yet, I highly recommend it 👌 In addition to lots of great info, you'll hear the convo that inspired this post!

Now back to vacation mode 😎

#constipationremedy #diarrhea#digestionsupport #digestivesupport #dysbiosis #fermentedfoods #fiber #foodismedicine #gut #gutfriendly #guthealthdiet #guthealthdietitian #gutmicrobiome #happytummy #healyourgut #fiber #digestivehealth #guthealth #guthealing #guthealthmatters #guthealthy

Vacation Mode Activated! 😎 Hi, everyone! Just

Vacation Mode Activated! 😎

Hi, everyone! Just wanted to post here to let ya'll know I'll be off the grid for the next two weeks. Mike, Jess, and I are on a long overdue holiday to see family in WNY!

I was so tempted to make a ton of content ahead of time and keep up my normal posting schedule... almost like giving the illusion that I'm some weird super human who doesn't need rest. But then it hit me: the best thing I can do here on IG is be REAL and HONEST with my followers. And the truth is, I've been freaking exhausted lately (ok, 2 years 😂).

amy_hollenkamp_rd and I always say on the ibs.freedom.podcast that you need to take care of your mental health in order to promote gut health.

So, in an effort to practice what I preach, I will be doing the following for two glorious weeks:
- NOT posting on IG
- NOT answering DMs
- NOT interacting with my free FB group
- NOT posting to YouTube as much as usual (I have some videos pre-recorded, though 🙂)
- NOT checking email
- NOT checking patient portal messages (although Stephanie and Jen will be!)
- LOTS of family time
- LOTS of kiddo time
- LOTS of adventures (pictured- jet boating on the Niagara River rapids 😀)

See you when I see you!
- Dr. D

Are you planning to get a SIBO Breath test?⁣ Peo

Are you planning to get a SIBO Breath test?⁣
People would probably tell you that these tests have their flaws (false negatives and false positives).⁣ But, does that mean we should never recommend breath testing? ⁣
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In the our latest ibs.freedom.podcast episode, Amy and I discuss SIBO breath tests in depth.
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#constipationremedy #diarrhea #digestionsupport #digestivesupport #dysbiosis #gut #gutfriendly #guthealthdiet #guthealthdietitian #gutmicrobiome #happytummy #healyourgut #fiber #digestivehealth #guthealth #guthealing #guthealthmatters #guthealthy

Have you ever wondered what skin issues are connec

Have you ever wondered what skin issues are connected with our #gut? 😮 #eczema #psoriasis and #rosacea most certainly are!

More on the skin/gut connection on our latest ibs.freedom.podcast episode with jenniferfugo

Do you have one of these skin conditions? Has it responded to gut work? How did you deal with it?
Comment down below! 👇👇 I'd love to hear from you! 😊

#autoimmunity #autoimmunedisease #eczemawarrior #chronicillness #eczemadiet #psoriasiswarrior

A common misconception about the skin/gut axis is

A common misconception about the skin/gut axis is that we expect our skin to feel better straight away once we heal our guts. Like "Ok, I'm pooping like a champ now, but my eczema is still here. What gives?! Doesn't my skin know that we're healed now?!" 🤔⁣
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However, according to Jenniferfugo in our latest ibs.freedom.podcast episode, this is not necessarily the case. Oftentimes, skin issues take LONGER to heal than the gut!⁣
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#autoimmunediseases #autoimmunediseasewarrior #sibo #guthealing #guthealthmatters #leakygut #guthealth #healthygut #guthealingfood #digestivehealth #guthealthy #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #skinandgut #skinandguthealth #skinandgutconnection #skinhealth #skinhealthy #skinhealthtips

Can #autoimmunedisease cause #SIBO? How about the

Can #autoimmunedisease cause #SIBO? How about the other way around? Do you need to address BOTH in order to heal one successfully...?

In a recent YouTube video I discussed the connection between autoimmune diseases like #Hashimotos and SIBO. It does appear that autoimmunity can be a root cause for SIBO- I've shared some possible mechanisms here and in that recent video.

#autoimmunediseases #autoimmunediseasewarrior #autoimmunediseaseawareness
#chronicillness

Have you been diagnosed with #SIBO and are debatin

Have you been diagnosed with #SIBO and are debating how to treat it? 🤔

In a recent YouTube video, I discussed the pros and cons of conventional medicine and holistic medicine. Of course, as a #functionalmedicine doctor, I tend toward the holistic framework, but conventional medicine definitly has some strengths, too.

What has helped you the most in your SIBO journey? I'd love to hear in the comments below! 👇

Can #hypothyroidism cause SIBO? 😵⁣ ⁣ A 2017

Can #hypothyroidism cause SIBO? 😵⁣
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A 2017 study showed that a #hypothyroid person has a 54% chance of having SIBO, with people on the #thyroid hormone medication #Levothyroxine having the highest prevalence of #SIBO.⁣
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But why?! How?!⁣
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Don't worry, I got you. I discuss this in detail in one of my latest videos on the Triangle Holistic Gut Health YouTube channel 😀⁣
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Do you have #Hashimotosdisease or hypothyroidism? Have you been diagnosed with SIBO or do you suspect that you have it? If you have #Hashimotos, which do you think came first? The chicken or the egg? 🤔

So, you've been diagnosed with #IBS... now what? W

So, you've been diagnosed with #IBS... now what? What options are available to you? Should you seek treatment with a conventional GI doctor or a #FunctionalMedicine or #NaturopathicMedicine doctor? 🤔

I outlined what you can expect from BOTH "sides" in a recent YouTube video. They both have their strengths and drawbacks, and there is def a time and a place for each.

In the video (and this post) I break it down into a few categories:
1. Food or #Nutrition
2. Bandaids
3. Actual Treatment

What has helped you the most in your #irritablebowelsyndrome journey? Have you tried an #IBSDiet like the #LowFODMAPDiet? I'd love to hear in the comments below! 👇👇

Usually, our stool reflect the status of our diges

Usually, our stool reflect the status of our digestive system or what we have eaten.
So, what does each stool color mean?
📍Tootsie Roll Brown - The ideal color (#Goals)
📍Green or Yellow - Bile acid malabsorption
📍Pale brown or Khaki - Fat malabsorption
📍Bright Red - Colon bleeding or hemorrhoids
📍Dark Red or Black - Upper GI bleed, likely an ulcer

Remember, check your stool before you flush - it may save your life! My mom developed dark, "coffee ground" stools when she had a severe ulcer that nearly took her life.

Want to learn more about poop? Be sure to check out the new "Poop 101" episode of the IBS.freedom.podcast :)

Have you seen undigested food or fibers in your st

Have you seen undigested food or fibers in your stool lately?⁣
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Undigested food can be a normal occurrence if it is only seen occasionally. Corn is the most common food that will show up in your stools intact.⁣
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However, seeing undigested food in your stool on a regular basis can be a sign of digestive insufficiency. This is common amongst folks who have #IBS and #SIBO. What type of insufficiency, you ask? It really depends on the person, but this trick will help lead you in the right direction:⁣
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Address digestive issues from "north to south."⁣
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This means that you'll get better results if you address things that happen early on in digestion FIRST and save the later processes for later, if needed. I teach all about this in my course, #FODMAPFreedom! Here are some great examples:⁣
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📍Chewing properly and mindful eating should come before...⁣
📍HCl support... and both should come before...⁣
📍pancreatic enzyme support⁣
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Have other tips? I'd love to hear them in the comments below! 🙂 Have you tried a #probiotic, #digestiveenzymes, #herbalmedicine, or something else for this?⁣
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#gut #holistichealing #holisticwellness #FODMAPfriendly

Have you ever wondered why your #probiotic or supp

Have you ever wondered why your #probiotic or supplements don't seem to take effect immediately? It might be partially due to your gut transit time!⁣
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Slow transit time is common amongst those with constipation. A recent study (the blue poo study) showed that people with type 1 stools have an average total (mouth --> BM) transit time of 5 days!⁣
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Longer transit times mean that it will take your #probiotics and supplements up to 5 days to reach their intended location 🤯⁣
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On the other hand, fast transit time can have the opposite effect. People with type 6 stools have an average total transit time of

Oh, forums. You've gotta love them and dread them.

Oh, forums. You've gotta love them and dread them. Practically every #SIBO or #IBS group I've ever joined shares a lot of the same dysregulated traits...
- People looking for medical advice (sometimes even uploading test results to the group)
- Desperate posts ("please someone help me!!! 😢")
- Cranky posts ("this supplement didn't cure me and now I'm gonna complain!! 😡")
- Well intentioned, but UNQUALIFIED people giving medical advice
- "Woa is me" posts
- "I am doomed to have X forever" posts
- "Has anyone ever healed???!" posts
- Daily symptom blow-by-blows

All of these posts will leave the reader feeling more fearful, anxious, depressed, and dysregulated. And guess what that ultimately harms?

Your vagal tone and your ability to heal.

If you want to check out a DIFFERENT kind of gut healing group, I would love to see you in my "Healthy Gut Hangout" 🙂 Just search for that name in FB or click the link in my bio for more info.

- Dr. D

#chronicillness
#digestion
#digestionsupport
#digestivehealth
#digestivesupport
#dysbiosis
#foodismedicine
#gut
#gutfriendly
#guthealing
#guthealth
#guthealthdietitian
#guthealthmatters
#guthealthy
#gutmicrobiome
#happytummy
#healyourgut

Aside from #bloating, what are some other common s

Aside from #bloating, what are some other common symptoms of #SIBO? And why can you get certain symptoms (like anxiety) from SIBO?⁣
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Don't you worry! My latest YouTube series answers your questions about SIBO and...⁣
- Anxiety⁣
- #FODMAP intolerance⁣
- Bloating⁣
- and more!⁣
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Check out the Triangle Holistic Gut Health Channel on YouTube for more info.

Interesting! This article showed (in human cells a

Interesting! This article showed (in human cells and in mice) that Coenzyme Q10 improves Sulfide metabolism.

This may be relevant to those dealing with H2S #SIBO!

I have also seen H2S overgrowth #dysbiosis in patients with #inflamatoryboweldisease (#crohns and #ulcerativecolitis).

Granted, this was a pitri dish study, and it was using skin cells (fibroblasts) not intestinal cells... but it certainly got my mental juices going. Perhaps CoQ10 could help intestinal cells clear or "detox" H2S, leading to symptomatic improvement in the gut and beyond.

"Sorry I pooped in your pudding" is the best expre

"Sorry I pooped in your pudding" is the best expression I've ever heard in my entire life. And as a #GutHealth expert, I can't wait to use it in my day-to-day life. amy_hollenkamp_rd mark my words, this one is making it into the next ibs.freedom.podcast episode!⁣
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Quote from julienolke in a recent Youtube video!

One of the common strategies to deal with parasite

One of the common strategies to deal with parasites is to kill it.⁣
But is it even worth it? ⁣
Do all parasites need to be killed?
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Certainly, bad parasites such as Giardia, hook worms and tape worms, are worth killing, but there are some that are not really that alarming and some that may be beneficial to your body!
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If you do go hunting parasites, don't forget to give your good bacteria some serious TLC! Bc they probably took a big hit dealing with the parasite.
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#gutparasites #parasites #parasite #guthealth #parasitology #ibs #sibo

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