167 Did Hashimoto’s Cause Your Gut Issues or The Other Way Around? (How to Improve Both with Josh Dech)
May 9, 2024
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Josh Dech, a gut health specialist, discusses the connection between Hashimoto's and gut issues. Topics include gut-thyroid relationship, stool testing, balancing gut health with herbs/probiotics, and personalized support for improved health outcomes.
Detecting and addressing pathogens in the gut can alleviate symptoms of gut-related conditions and thyroid disorders.
Comprehensive testing methods like GI-MAP can reveal crucial information about gut health and guide interventions for rebalancing gut microbiota.
Post-biotics, especially butyrate, play a key role in enhancing gut health by addressing imbalances and supporting overall well-being.
Deep dives
The Gut-Autoimmune Connection and Impact on Health
The gut plays a vital role in autoimmune conditions, with issues in the gut often leading to autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's. Problems in gut function such as poor nutrient absorption, inflammation, and shifts in gut bacteria can have significant impacts on overall health. The gut's influence extends to immune system regulation, affecting immune cell production and function, which can further contribute to autoimmune responses.
Pathogenic Factors and Gut Health Restoration
Pathogens in the gut, including bacteria like H. pylori, can disrupt gut balance and contribute to health issues such as IBS and thyroid disorders. Detecting and addressing pathogens through targeted strategies like probiotic supplementation and lifestyle modifications can help restore gut health and alleviate symptoms associated with gut-related conditions.
Understanding and Addressing Gut Dysbiosis
Gut dysbiosis, characterized by imbalances in gut bacteria, can lead to digestive problems and trigger autoimmune responses like Hashimoto's disease. Comprehensive testing methods like the GI-MAP can reveal crucial information about gut health, identifying pathogenic, commensal, and opportunistic bacteria levels. Addressing gut dysbiosis involves a multifaceted approach, involving probiotic interventions, dietary modifications, and lifestyle adjustments to rebalance the gut microbiota and promote overall well-being.
The Significance of GI Mapping in Understanding Gut Health
GI mapping provides detailed insights into gut health, going beyond identifying general species to pinpoint individual strains. This approach enables targeted actions based on specific findings, aiding in understanding factors influencing gut health. While recognizing the limitations of current knowledge about the gut, the actionable insights derived from GI mapping offer valuable guidance for addressing gut-related issues and optimizing probiotic use.
Exploring the Role of Post-biotics in Gut Health and Well-being
Post-biotics play a crucial role in enhancing gut health, offering benefits like immunomodulation, inflammation balancing, and gut lining repair. Among various post-biotics, butyrate stands out as a key post-biotic that can address gut imbalances and support overall health. While considering post-biotic supplementation, the focus is on optimal intake levels and potential impacts, highlighting the need for personalized approaches to leveraging post-biotics for improved well-being.
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The Case:
Beth had Hashimoto’s and has been dealing with weight gain and digestive issues.
She fluctuated from constipation to diarrhea and always feels gassy, bloated and uncomfortable.
She’d also been diagnosed with IBS but none of her health care providers offered any solutions beyond medication.
When I met Beth in my Hashimoto’s program, she was overwhelmed trying to research the connection between her gut and Hashimoto’s. She was frustrated that her traditional doctors weren’t offering any solutions beyond treating the symptoms and wanted to reclaim power over her own health journey. That started with her joining the Thyroid Mystery Solved program where she discovered that she didn’t have to figure it all out on her own. I knew exactly where to start to get to the bottom of her thyroid mystery.
Press play to find out the role Hashimoto's might be playing with your gut health.
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