The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome

Struggling with IBS, SIBO, IMO, constipation or diarrhea? Learn how and when to correctly add in probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and fiber, along with key motility strategies to get things moving again. Hear about my guest's personal journey with severe acid reflux and constipation from chronic stress, which led her to focus on gut health with Alyssa Simpson, RD. 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

Struggling with chronic health challenges that just won't resolve? In this episode, we dive deep into personalized, functional nutrition with Andrea Nakayama. From her journey into functional medicine after her husband's brain tumor diagnosis to her groundbreaking Functional Nutrition Matrix, Andrea shares how to approach healing through non-negotiables of sleep, poop and blood sugar balance; deficiency to sufficiency; and dismantling dysfunction. Learn why conventional approaches often fail and how to reclaim ownership of your 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 your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Learn how conventional, processed and ultra-processed foods can damage your digestive system and gut microbiome, leading to cascading negative health consequences. Hear about the benefits of organic, pasture-raised and minimally processed foods for a healthy gut and body. 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

Dr. Vincent Pedre, a board-certified internist and author focused on gut health, joins to discuss the complexities of acid reflux and gastritis. He highlights surprising root causes like low stomach acid and zinc deficiency, along with the impact of microplastics on digestive health. Dr. Pedre shares practical tips for restoring vagal tone, improving digestion, and suggests mindful dietary choices to reduce symptoms. He emphasizes the importance of investigating underlying causes rather than just treating symptoms for effective gut healing.

Feeling sluggish? Seeing sun spots on your face? Trouble detoxifying? Noticing signs of aging and chronic disease? Learn about taking preventative action and finding solutions via glutathione, often called the "master antioxidant". In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist and wellness expert, who developed a novel technology to deliver glutathione topically. We discuss its benefits, precursors, symptoms to look for and affordable solutions. 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

Dive into the world of hypochlorhydria and discover how low stomach acid can complicate digestion. Learn about the surprising symptoms, from chronic bloating to nutrient deficiencies. Find out the root causes and the importance of accurate diagnosis. Explore remedies like betaine HCL and recent research on its effectiveness. This conversation shines a light on how understanding your gut is essential for overall health.

Could your stomach issues be caused by low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria? Explore the vital role stomach acid plays in digestion and nutrient absorption. In this episode, I'll highlight the symptoms of low stomach acid, including chronic bloating, burping, heartburn, and deficiencies in B12, iron, and calcium. I'll also dive into the root causes, potential supplements to support stomach acid, and how to recognize signs of low stomach acid on your blood work. 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

Hypnosis on stage and screen may seem scary or absurd, but clinical hypnosis can heal gut issues by accessing the subconscious brain. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Navidi helps clients enter a trance state, addressing chronic pain and GI disorders like IBS, SIBO and IBD. In this episode, he discusses the brain-gut connection, the hypnotherapy process and CBT for GI disorders, and how anxiety, trauma and stress can exacerbate our gut issues. 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

Struggling with stubborn health issues? Learn how genetic mutations might be impacting your gut and overall wellness. Join Dr. Jenna Weeks, ND, as she unpacks SNPs—genetic variations linked to gut health, mental health and chronic conditions. With 8 years of research, Dr. Weeks reveals hidden genetic factors behind anxiety, depression, chronic inflammation, leaky gut, fibromyalgia and autoimmunity. 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 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