Is Your Bloating A Sign Of A More Serious Condition?

Apr 10, 2023

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George Papanicolaou

Guest

Todd LePine

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Todd LePine, an Internal Medicine specialist in Integrative Functional Medicine, and Dr. George Papanicolaou, a Family Medicine physician focused on Functional Medicine, dive into the common yet uncomfortable issue of bloating. They explore its potential connections to gut health, including SIBO and dietary triggers. The duo emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment and holistic approaches, revealing surprises about acid blockers and their long-term effects, while also discussing how skin conditions like rosacea relate to gut health.

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INSIGHT

Bloating: A Sign of Gut Imbalance

Bloating, affecting 20-30% of people, often signals a gut imbalance.
It's crucial to identify the root cause instead of merely suppressing symptoms.

INSIGHT

SIBO/SIFO and Bloating

SIBO and SIFO, involving bacterial/fungal overgrowth in the small intestine, are common bloating causes.
Conventional doctors now use antibiotics, but a comprehensive approach is often lacking.

ADVICE

Managing Gut Health

Limit antibiotic use, as they disrupt gut bacteria balance.
Manage stress, as it affects gut motility and digestion.

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If you have felt the uncomfortable sensation of your stomach expanding after eating, you are not alone. Up to 30% of Americans experience bloating and distention regularly, which are common symptoms of an imbalance in the gut, and they may even be a sign of other health conditions. Functional Medicine places a high value on a healthy gut and uses a whole-body approach to get to the root cause of bloating.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. George Papanicolaou about why so many people experience bloating and the importance of treating it.

Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.

Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance of both the mind and the body.

Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. Upon graduation from his residency, he joined the Indian Health Service. In 2000, he founded Cornerstone Family Practice in Rowley, MA. He began training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, he established Cornerstone Personal Health. Dr. Papanicolaou joined The UltraWellness Center in 2017.

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