The Gut Show

Have you been told you have gastritis? Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. You may have heard about this condition following an endoscopy or when experiencing a burning sensation in your stomach…but often times, patients aren't sure what causes this to happen or how to fix it. I see this a lot with my patients, so let's break down what gastritis is, common causes and symptoms of gastritis, and how you can find relief! In this episode, we cover: What is gastritis [1:30] Is gastritis acute or chronic [4:27] Side effects of gastritis [7:05] Atrophic gastritis [10:45] Common causes of gastritis [14:21] Symptoms of gastritis [26:23] What can we do about gastritis [27:22] Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com and save 20% off your order with code GUT20. Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gutivate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gutivate TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

In this episode I talk with Dr. Mark Pimentel, a leader in the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) world. We talk about what his team is doing to push research forward for SIBO and IBS, new developments in SIBO, breath testing and gasses produced, as well as things that will be coming out soon for treatment. In this episode, we cover: What is SIBO [4:29] What the team is working on [5:46] Keeping an open mind as a scientist [9:02] The controversy of breath testing [10:01] Hydrogen sulfide [13:24] This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers. Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order Mentioned in this episode: REIMAGINE Study: https://csmast.com/current-research/ Breath testing for SIBO and IMO: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10496284/ Research articles from the MAST team: https://csmast.com/scientific-articles/ Indian consensus statements on IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36961659/ Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method About our guest: Mark Pimentel, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care. Dr. Pimentel is also a Professor of Medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA.) As a physician and researcher, Dr. Pimentel has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator for numerous basic science, translational and clinical investigations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the relationship between gut flora composition and human disease. This research led to the first ever blood tests for IBS, ibs-smartTM, the only licensed and patented serologic diagnostic for irritable bowel syndrome. The test measures the levels of two validated IBS biomarkers, anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin. A pioneering expert in IBS, Dr. Pimentel's work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases and Sciences, among others. Dr. Pimentel has presented at national and international medical conferences and advisory boards. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology,) a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Learn more about Dr. Pimentel's work: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/research/areas/science-tech.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/MASTprogram Instagram: @mastprogram Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better: My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

We know the gut and brain are connected and that the nervous system plays a role in this connection, but what exactly is your nervous system and what causes it to malfunction? What does it mean to regulate your nervous system and what can you do to achieve this? In this episode, we cover: What is your nervous system [1:42] Endocrine system [2:33] Does the nervous system impact the whole body [3:14] Major nervous system organs [3:55] Sensory [4:11] Central and peripheral [5:53] What causes the nervous system to malfunction [8:06] How is this related to your gut [10:13] Inflammatory responses [12:22] Food intolerance and gut health [12:40] Supplements and diet [14:07] What does it mean to regulate your nervous system [15:30] Does regulating your nervous system mean we avoid the stress state [18:48] Daily habits and routines [20:00] How do you regulate during periods of stress [24:00] Mentioned in this episode: Vagus nerve episode: https://youtu.be/PzoitgiQVG0?si=Yw4JLkUocZlgEJuB Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Is your thyroid impacting your gut? Thyroid function is closely related to digestive system function, so this is something to be aware of if you're struggling with chronic gut symptoms. Tune into the latest episode of The Gut Show to learn more about why the thyroid does and what happens when function is off. In this episode, we cover: What is the thyroid [2:30] What other functions are impacted [5:22] Thyroid and weight gain + other conditions [6:39] How does the thyroid impact digestion [7:17] What does dysfunction look like [9:28] Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism [11:22] Graves' disease [12:34] Hashimoto's disease [13:15] Goiter [13:42] Stress [14:30] Where does the gut fit in [16:45] Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com and save 20% off your order with code GUT20. Mentioned in this epsiode: Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gutivate/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better: My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

What does the immune system have to do with IBS? Let's dive into this topic as we discuss the major components of the immune system, the role of the immune system in gut health and more! In this episode, we cover: [1:29] The role of the immune system [3:34] Parts of the immune system [11:16] Destruction of the pathogens [14:54] Innate immune system [16:35] The gut and the immune system [19:22] Leaky gut [22:06] Gut microbiota [22:38] Cells in the gut [24:30] IBS and gut cells Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com and save 20% off your order with code GUT20. Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu… Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

What is diet culture and how can it mess up your gut? Did you do this to yourself? Is there a way out? Listen now as we discuss all of the above! In this episode, we cover: What is diet culture? [2:35] Healthism [4:24] How does diet culture play a role in gut health? [6:21] Nocebo effect [7:13] Placebo effect [7:54] Self sabotage [8:31] Hyperfocus on the body [9:47] Hypersensitivity [10:50] Fiber [12:45] Overexercise [13:21] Weight loss medications [14:43] Eating disorders [15:42] Did I do this to myself? [21:43] Steps to get out of this [24:14] Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers. Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order.

What's a practical approach to managing IBS? Tune in as we cover what IBS is, the drivers of IBS, how to manage IBS holistically and more! In this episode, we cover: My story [1:26] Can IBS be cured? [2:47] What is IBS? [3:14] Drivers of IBS [6:10] How many drivers of IBS do I have? [7:16] Leaky gut [10:22] How to start bringing down triggers [11:21] What happens when you have IBS [12:41] How to manage IBS [13:46] Sleep [14:55] Routine [16:21] How you eat [19:05] Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity/ Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

We are wrapping up season 5 of The Gut Show by talking about picky eating! Have you been told "you're just being picky" or "you need to try more foods"? It's not always that simple, there may be more to your picky eating, like a GI condition that makes you picky to avoid symptoms or a sensory issue. Let's discuss what picky eating is, causes and effects or picky eating and what you can do about it. In this episode, we cover: What is picky eating [4:09] Causes of picky eating [5:51] The effects of picky eating [14:24] How is taste developed [16:40] Food exposure [25:30] Feeding therapy [28:02] Conditions mistaken for picky eating [30:55] This episode is sponsored by FODZYME®. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME® can help you reduce overall FODMAP intake, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. You can learn more about FODZYME® and try it for yourself at fodzyme.com. Use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off your order. Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu... Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

You may think grief and IBS are not related, as it's something that isn't talked about...so let's talk about it! We all experience grief, and it doesn't go away if we just ignore it. Listen to this episode of The Gut Show as we discuss how grief and IBS are connected, see if grief causes IBS, and some ways to deal with grief. In this episode, we cover: What is grief [2:35] How are grief and IBS connected [3:13] Research supporting this [4:55] Does grief cause IBS [7:17] Grief from IBS [9:21] Ways to deal with grief [16:58] Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu... Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

People with digestive disorders like IBS often check food labels to ensure they are free from triggers. While maintaining a nutritious diet is important, it is possible for these behaviors to become obsessive and lead to an unhealthy preoccupation with eating healthy. Let's dive into what this is called, common signs, and buzz words you may hear that play on your fear and spread this condition. This episode is sponsored by FODZYME®. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME® can help you reduce overall FODMAP intake, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. You can learn more about FODZYME® and try it for yourself at fodzyme.com. Use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off your order. In this episode, we cover: What is orthorexia [3:17] Common signs of orthorexia [6:51] Buzz words [15:17] Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu... Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal