

SIBO Made Simple
Phoebe Lapine
From the author of The Wellness Project, comes a podcast for those recently diagnosed or chronically fighting Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Hungry for solutions and wondering WTF to do next? Each week, Phoebe Lapine sits down with a different #SIBOAmigo—medical experts at the forefront of SIBO research and treatment—to discuss the various steps to rebalance your gut for good.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by dietary changes or at your wits end with all the remedies for this complex gastro conundrum, Phoebe and her guests break it down for you in easily digestible terms, giving you the doable action items and valuable input you need to design the SIBO solution right for you. Covering everything from testing, treatments and herbal supplements to low FODMAP cooking tips and diet, this podcast is a patient-friendly masterclass in how to heal from SIBO.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by dietary changes or at your wits end with all the remedies for this complex gastro conundrum, Phoebe and her guests break it down for you in easily digestible terms, giving you the doable action items and valuable input you need to design the SIBO solution right for you. Covering everything from testing, treatments and herbal supplements to low FODMAP cooking tips and diet, this podcast is a patient-friendly masterclass in how to heal from SIBO.
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Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 14min
EP 34 | Living Pantry: Using Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods to Cook For Greater Gut Health with Chef David Bouley
When it comes to nutritional science, there are so many complicated variables to sort through in determining whether or not an ingredient is good for your health. One that doesn’t get talked about enough? How it’s cooked. In today’s episode, we’re heading into the kitchen with one of the most renowned chefs in the world, David Bouley. Over the last decade, chef Bouley has made it his mission to marry his classical French training with nutritional wisdom from ancient cultures. To do so, he’s traveled the world to learn more about how Blue Zones—areas with the largest populations of centenarians—source, prepare and eat certain ingredients. During our conversation, chef Bouley shares how we can apply some of these learnings at home by stocking our cabinets, fridge, and spice rack with the highest quality items—a concept he refers to as building a living pantry. We talk about the power of fermentation, the role of certain prebiotic ingredients, and which often overlooked items can become digestive gold when prepared properly. If you’re a food nerd in addition to a health nerd (like me), you’re going to love this conversation. And even if you’re not, hopefully chef Bouley’s ideas will open your mind to a whole new world of possibility in the kitchen as you heal your gut after SIBO. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: How traditional Japanese techniques has influenced our cooking in the West Preparations that make certain hard to digest ingredients like cabbage and rice more bioavailable and easy on the gut Building blocks that chef Bouley swears by and what’s on his spice rack The importance of researching where your food comes from Why healthy fats matter and which ones to stock your kitchen with And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Chef David Bouley's website Chef Bouley's Chef & Doctor Series Items in Chef Bouley's pantry: Ceylon Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean, Turmeric, Himalayan Pink Salt, Gaba Rice, Spirulina, Flax Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar EP 06 - Prebiotic and Probiotic Protocols with Dr. Jason Hawrelak Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project, on her journey with Hashimoto’s Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by Epicured, a low FODMAP meal delivery service that understands that food is medicine. Each menu is created by Michelin star chefs and honed by doctors and dieticians at mount sinaii to restore digestive health for those with IBS, SIBO, Celiac and IBD. Everything they serve is 100 percent low FODMAP and gluten-free, with no cooking required! My favorite part about their dishes is the healthy spin on takeout gems like shrimp laksa and PAD THAI! Their version had a great balance of fresh veggies mixed in with the noodles that left me feeling both satisfied and completely free of my usual carb coma. Listeners to this podcast can get $20 off their order by using code PHOEBE. Just click here to learn more. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Jan 22, 2020 • 39min
EP 33 | All About Biofilms: Ways Your Bacteria and Fungi Band Together and How to Bust Them with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum
Over the years, emerging research has illustrated how bacteria and fungi function in harmony in the body. When one population becomes deficient or overgrows, it has a profound effect on the delicate ecosystem of your gut. This is a concept we discuss in depth in episode 25, which is all about Candida and SIFO. In today’s conversation, we are going to discuss one specific function of this relationship: the joint colonies that bacteria and fungi form to ensure their survival. This defensive strategy is called a biofilm, and the presence of these fortresses in the gut is one reason why antibiotic or antimicrobial treatments like those used to target SIBO can fail. Many practitioners will recommend taking a “biofilm buster” as a prong of your SIBO protocol. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, the author of the new book Total Gut Balance, to discuss how biofilms work, various strategies for their eradication, and how small tweaks to your diet can aid in the process. If you’ve been trying to treat SIBO and keep failing, learning more about biofilms may help you come up with a more effective plan B for beating your bacteria. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: What mast cells’ role is in the immune system and why they contribute to chronic inflammation How mast cells issues relate to other autoimmune conditions The connection to histamine intolerance The genetic predispositions that could make someone more susceptible to immune issues like MCAS What a low histamine diet should actually entail Pharmaceutical options for MCAS and why it’s not the only answer Why it’s a good thing to be a sensitive canary! And so much more… Resources, mentions and notes: Mahmoud Ghannoum’s website Mahmoud Ghannoum’s book, Total Gut Balance Biohm Probiotic Allicin Garlic EP 26 | Yeast and Other Beasts with Dr. Ami Kapadia Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project, on her journey with Hashimoto’s Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by Higher Dose, whose sauna blanket is my new self-care obsession. The blanket has all the benefits of a normal infrared sauna—the detoxification, the increase in blood flow and circulation, and the lowering of cortisol levels—but in a much more compact package that you use every day at home. I’ve been using it 3x a week and have noticed a huge improvement in my mood, sleep, skin, and general inflammation. My face and body feel less bloated and puffy, and my pants are even fitting better. For more information and a special discount visit higherdose.com and use code SIBO100 for $100 off. Wishing you all a very sweet and sweaty holiday season! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 2min
EP 32 | Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: How to Heal Chronic Inflammation and Fix Your Immune System with Beth O'Hara
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome only got an official diagnosis code a few years ago, and yet, it is a condition that explains so much about what goes wrong with the immune system and how that dysfunction can lead to chronic inflammation. If you loved last season’s episode on histamine intolerance (and I know many you did – it was one of the most popular of the year!), today’s interview is the perfect follow-up conversation. Joining me is Beth O’Hara, a Functional Naturopath specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance. For those suffering from autoimmune disease or who feel worse immediately upon starting SIBO treatment, learning more about MCAS might be a big missing piece of the puzzle. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: What mast cells’ role is in the immune system and why they contribute to chronic inflammation How mast cells issues relate to other autoimmune conditions The connection to histamine intolerance The genetic predispositions that could make someone more susceptible to immune issues like MCAS What a low histamine diet should actually entail Pharmaceutical options for MCAS and why it’s not the only answer Why it’s a good thing to be a sensitive canary! And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Beth O'Hara's website MastCell360 Root Triggers Report Beth’s low histamine food list EP 15 | Histamine Intolerance 101 with Heidi Turner EP 29 | Environmental Toxins 101 with Lara Adler – to learn more about avoidance! Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project, on her journey with Hashimoto's Phoebe's online program, 4 Weeks to Wellness Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by 4 Weeks to Wellness, my online program for finding the sweet spot between health and hedonism. Need 4-weeks worth of easy low FODMAP recipes with a step-by-step meal plan laid out for you? You’ll receive a 20-recipe cookbook, complete with shopping lists, elimination diet guidance and reintroduction worksheets, in addition to the many other program resources like my symptom and activity tracker, lymphatic massage videos, doable desk stretches, and so much more. The 300+ people who have joined the tribe have reported clearer skin, calmer tummies, less bloat, tamer food cravings, and a general ease over their newfound habits. To find out more details about when the next session starts, click here. Use the code SIBOMADESIMPLE at checkout for $40 off! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Jan 8, 2020 • 56min
EP 31 | Daily Detox: How to Support your Liver and Rid your Body of Heavy Metals, Mold and Other Toxic Exposures with Dr. Jessica Peatross
‘Tis the season for “cleansing,” everyone! You know, when the marketing machine revs up and starts selling you all manner of green elixirs and herbal supplements. In reality, the idea of detox is really all about supporting your elimination pathways, especially your liver. It doesn’t require you to supplement with pills, juice cleanses or anything that promises to flush you in one end or out the other. Your liver is fully capable of healing itself. You just need to get out of its way. However, in our highly toxic world or after months of bad behavior, our system can require a little push in the right direction. In today’s conversation, we talk all about how to give your detoxification pathways a boost, including giving a thumbs up or down to some trendy tactics like celery juice, infrared sauna, coffee enemas, castor oil packs, and many more. Joining me is functional medicine practitioner Dr. Jessica Peatross, who shares how she tests patients for high levels of toxicity like heavy metals, mold exposure, and pesticides. We also talk about why someone might not be detoxing properly and the stealth infections—like H. pylori, Lyme, parasites, and candida—that can be the root cause. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: The things that are hardest for our liver to get rid of How to go the extra mile to detox heavy metals and large chemical exposures Genetic mutations like the MTHFR gene and what that means for an individual’s ability to process toxins What night sweats or lack of sweating means about your detoxification capacity The dangers of at-home DIY detox and how to avoid doing more harm than good The best ingredients to use as binding agents and chelation support How to prevent die-off when detoxing your body of hidden infections or overgrowths like SIBO Post-holiday natural strategies everyone can employ to reset in the New Year And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Dr. Jess' website EP 29 | Environmental Toxins 101 with Lara Adler – to learn more about avoidance! Organic acid test from Great Plains lab for hidden exposures Urine Mycotoxin test for mold exposures Binders: bentonite clay + activated charcoal Spore-based probiotics Castor oil packs and coffee enemas Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project, on her journey with Hashimoto's Phoebe's online program, 4 Weeks to Wellness Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by 4 Weeks to Wellness, my online program for finding the sweet spot between health and hedonism. Need 4-weeks worth of easy low FODMAP recipes with a step-by-step meal plan laid out for you? You’ll receive a 20-recipe cookbook, complete with shopping lists, elimination diet guidance and reintroduction worksheets, in addition to the many other program resources like my symptom and activity tracker, lymphatic massage videos, doable desk stretches, and so much more. The 300+ people who have joined the tribe have reported clearer skin, calmer tummies, less bloat, tamer food cravings, and a general ease over their newfound habits. To find out more details about when the next session starts, click here. Use the code SIBOMADESIMPLE at checkout for $40 off! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Jan 1, 2020 • 1h 22min
EP 30 | Gluten Freedom: Celiac Disease, SIBO & What This Protein Really Does to Our Gut with Dr. Lisa Shaver
Celiac disease is a big risk factor for SIBO, and yet, it’s often an overlapping condition that many doctors miss. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Lisa Shaver to discuss the relationship between leaky gut, gluten, and the body’s autoimmune response in someone with celiac disease—and how these mechanisms can lead to other gut disorders like SIBO. We also get into why gluten has become public enemy number 1 in today’s modern food culture, whether non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a legit condition, and the dangers of someone going on a gluten-free diet without proper medical due diligence. Dr. Shaver is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon whose private practice focuses on celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, GERD, SIBO, IBS and other digestive disorders. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: The genetic components of celiac disease and what triggers its expression How leaky gut is impacted by the vagus nerve, emotional traumas or stressors, and the downwind impact for both autoimmune conditions like celiac and SIBO Why celiac disease is on the rise Common mistakes people make when testing for celiac or unpacking patients’ symptoms The most important lifestyle changes celiacs need to make in addition to eliminating gluten Whether non-celiacs with SIBO should eliminate gluten from their diet How the gluten-free diet and the low FODMAP approach can be explored in tandem The difference between food sensitivities and autoimmune-based food reactions And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Dr. Shaver's website Episode 3 on the gut hormone connection with Dr. Jolene Brighten Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project – which has the whole story of how I detoxed my life! Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook Today’s episode is brought to you by Fody Foods, a whole array of condiments, sauces and spice blends that are low FODMAP and use real ingredients to promote digestive health. Everything is Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, non-GMO, and most importantly, delicious. You can now purchase Fody Foods products at the regular grocery store! Keep an eye out for their purple logo on the shelves of Whole Foods, Sprouts, Fairway, and other grocers. Or you can head directly to fodyfoods.com to purchase online. SIBO Made Simple listeners in the US and Canada can get 15 percent off their order by using code SIBOMADESIMPLE15. Click here to learn more. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Dec 18, 2019 • 1h 13min
EP 29 | Critters That Cure: Helminth Therapy & Why Worms Might Be the Key to Overcoming Autoimmune Disease with Dr. William Parker
Intestinal worms, like some types of bacteria, have gotten a bad rap in our hyper-sanitized modern life. But over the last fifty years, scientists have begun to question whether or not the vast eradication of these ancient friends has caused more long-term harm than good. In today’s episode, we talk about the hygiene hypothesis and how some people today are trying to right the wrongs of their immune system by reintroducing certain worms into their bodies. Spoiler alert: I’m one of them! This practice is called helminth therapy, and no, it’s not at all sanctioned by the FDA. However, many desperate chronically ill patients have resorted to trying it and the stories include some incredible transformations. One person who is at the forefront of helminth research and analyzing these self-administered helminth case studies is Dr. William Parker, who just so happens to be our guest for this conversation. Dr. Parker has studied biochemistry and immunology at Duke University since 1993. He is best known for the discovery of the function of the human appendix as a safe-house for bacteria. And his work on “biota alteration,” has led to many of the discoveries about intestinal worms’ role in human health. Dr. Parker has published more than 120 peer reviewed papers, including a number of widely acclaimed studies comparing the immune function of wild rats with that of their cleaner and more “Westernized” cousin, the laboratory rat. If you have an autoimmune condition or are just curious about how worms can support (rather than hurt) our gut health, today’s episode is for you. Next week we are off for the holiday - stay well, and I will see you in 2020!! A quick taste of what we’ll cover: What conditions have seen positive outcomes with helminth therapy, and which should be avoided The different types of worms used and potential symptoms Risk factors and ways to mitigate them The best ways to apply hookworms My personal experience with using helminth therapy to lower my Hashimoto’s anti-bodies And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Dr. Parker’s website and facebook page Moises Valasquez-Manoff’s book an Epidemic of Absence The Hygiene Hypothesis Why We Need Worms Helminth and Joint Inflammation Whipworm and IBD Helminth Therapy WIKI Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project, on her journey with Hashimoto's Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by 4 Weeks to Wellness, my online program for finding the sweet spot between health and hedonism. Need 4-weeks worth of easy low FODMAP recipes with a step-by-step meal plan laid out for you? You’ll receive a 20-recipe cookbook, complete with shopping lists, elimination diet guidance and reintroduction worksheets, in addition to the many other program resources like my symptom and activity tracker, lymphatic massage videos, doable desk stretches, and so much more. The 300+ people who have joined the tribe have reported clearer skin, calmer tummies, less bloat, tamer food cravings, and a general ease over their newfound habits. To find out more details about when the next session starts, click here. Use the code SIBOMADESIMPLE at checkout for $40 off! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Dec 11, 2019 • 1h 23min
EP 28 | Environmental Toxins 101: How to Avoid Everyday Chemicals, Heavy Metals, and other Harmful Ingredients to Improve your Gut Health with Lara Adler
Environmental toxins are the giant purple elephant in the room. They are often the last thing to be addressed on someone’s journey to healing a chronic condition, and yet, the inconvenient truth is that everyday exposures--in our homes, our drinking water, our personal care products, even out mattresses--are doing more harm than we often give them credit for. Before you start to panic: know that today’s conversation is not meant to scare you. Rather, my guest Lara Adler, aka the Environmental Toxins Nerd, is here to help you detox the areas of your life that are within your control, and try to not stress about the many things we can’t. Lara is not only an expert in the field, she also trains health practitioners on the unaddressed link between every day toxic chemicals like heavy metals, endocrine disruptors, and mold and chronic health problems so that their patients can get better without hours of researching on their own. For everyone out there—not just SIBO patients—this episode should be required listening. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: The definition of a “toxin” How toxic exposures can play a role in resistant weight loss Why limiting your toxic burden is so important for hormonal health and gut health Ways people can test to see what they’re up against or find their baseline toxic load? How to play environmental toxins detective and everything you need to know about your food, water and home Whether the Clean 15 and Dirty dozen lists actually matter We also get into recommendations for air and water filters, cleaner beauty products, and food storage containers And finally, we talk about how you can live in this toxic world of ours without going crazy Resources, mentions and notes: Lara Adler's website Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen Studies mentioned: Reduction in urinary organophosphate pesticide metabolites in adults after a week-long organic diet and Organic Diets Significantly Lower Children’s Dietary Exposure to Organophosphorus Pesticides Water quality reports for your area: National Testing Laboratories Where to get your tap water tested: My Tap Score Clean beauty: Anne Marie Skincare, Detox Marketand Follain Water filters for your tap: Pure effects water filter; Phoebe’s pick the Envirowave 10-stage filter Automated vacuums: roombaand euphy(less expensive version that Phoebe owns) Phoebe’s clean product recommendations Phoebe’s book, The Wellness Project– which has the whole story of how I detoxed my life! Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by Higher Dose, whose sauna blanket is my new self-care obsession. The blanket has all the benefits of a normal infrared sauna—the detoxification, the increase in blood flow and circulation, and the lowering of cortisol levels—but in a much more compact package that you use every day at home. I’ve been using it 3x a week and have noticed a huge improvement in my mood, sleep, skin, and general inflammation. My face and body feel less bloated and puffy, and my pants are even fitting better. For more information and a special discount visit higherdose.com and use code SIBO100 for $100 off. Wishing you all a very sweet and sweaty holiday season! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Dec 4, 2019 • 51min
EP 27 | Bad Bacteria: Food Poisoning, Parasites & Other Pathogens that Cause SIBO with Dr. Ilana Gurevich
We often talk about how SIBO is an issue of location, not type. Meaning, our main worry isn’t whether our bacteria is “good or bad,” per se. Just that it’s in the wrong place, too far up our digestive tract. But in the last five years we’ve come to better understand how pathogenic bacteria is often the first player in a chain of events that eventually leads someone to develop SIBO. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Ilana Gurevich, a naturopathic physician and one of the foremost experts on the intersection of IBD and IBS, to discuss why food poisoning is one of the leading causes of SIBO, and how every day exposures to parasites in our drinking water, food, and environment can fuel a whole host of other GI disorders. For those looking to understand more about Post-Infectious IBS and the process of autoimmunity that can lead to SIBO, today's episode will clear up all your questions! A quick taste of what we’ll cover: How post-infectious IBS develops in the body, often from a simple case of food poisoning What happens to the migrating motor complex when a bad actor enters the picture and our immune system jumps into action The IBS Smart Test, plus other tests for uncovering parasites and deciding how to treat them What arsenal every SIBO Amigo should travel with to prevent food poisoning or parasites from taking hold Why some critters aren’t always the enemy And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Dr. Gurevich’s website Dr. Gurevich’s travel kit: digestive enzymes, Allimed, immunoglobulins, activated charcoal, probiotics DNA PCR Stool Test Water filters for your tap: Berkey at-home filter, grayl travel filter, Phoebe’s pic the Envirowave 10-stage filter Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by Higher Dose, whose sauna blanket is my new self-care obsession. The blanket has all the benefits of a normal infrared sauna—the detoxification, the increase in blood flow and circulation, and the lowering of cortisol levels—but in a much more compact package that you use every day at home. I’ve been using it 3x a week and have noticed a huge improvement in my mood, sleep, skin, and general inflammation. My face and body feel less bloated and puffy, and my pants are even fitting better. For more information and a special discount visit higherdose.com and use code SIBO100 for $100 off. Wishing you all a very sweet and sweaty holiday season! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Nov 20, 2019 • 57min
EP 26 | Yeast and Other Beasts: The SIBO-Candida Connection, Diet & Treatment of Fungal Overgrowth with Dr. Ami Kapadia
Candida and fungi—just like bacteria—are a normal part of our gut’s ecosystem. And yet, for many of the same reasons a person might develop SIBO, if your digestive tract isn’t functioning properly, those organisms can overgrow and cause a host of problems. In today’s episode, we get into the issue of how to parse out whether you’re GI symptoms are being caused by a yeast or fungal overgrowth (SIFO), bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or as is often the case BOTH. Joining me is Dr. Ami Kapadia, an integrative medicine practitioner at Kwan Yin Healing Arts Center, where she combines western and functional medicine diagnostics with traditional and complementary therapies to help patients reach their goals. In our conversation, we discuss the difference between local chronic yeast infections and when your body has an immune response to ordinary fungi inhabiting the digestive tract. We also talk about the best methods of treatment, how your diet should be adjusted to combat a yeast overgrowth, and how this dovetails with the low FODMAP approach for SIBO. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: The relationship between women’s hormones, chronic yeast infections, and candida overgrowth in the gut The process of investigating SIBO versus SIFO and the challenges in testing for fungi How environmental mold factors into fungal tolerance and your immune system Differences in treatment of SIBO and SIFO How to do a diet test to see if you’re sensitive to yeast or mold in foods The role that diet plays in overcoming a yeast overgrowth and what many in the wellness world get wrong How yeast sensitivities dovetail with histamine sensitivities And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Dr. Kapadia's website Dr. Kapadia's yeast elimination diet protocol Dr. Kapadia's environmental mold guide Episode 13 with Dr. Aviva Romm on the vaginal microbiome Episode 15 on Histamine Intolerance Herbal Anti-Fungals: CandiBactin-AR, BR; Thorne SF722 Formula or Undecyn Acid Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page Subscribe to receive a free low FODMAP cookbook This episode is brought to you by LoveBug Probiotics, whose patented delivery technology protects tablets against stomach acid and other rigors of digestion, so your probiotics reach the gut to perform their work. LoveBug Probiotics’ proprietary blends promote specific health benefits—from immune and digestive support to pre and post-natal health with their Labor of Love line. Lovebug also has the first staged line of probiotics for babies to build their microbiome from birth through childhood. Plus, the names like Yeast is a Beast to support vaginal health make taking your supplements everyday actually fun. SIBO MADE SIMPLE listeners can take 25% off their order with code SIBOMADESIMPLE. Simply go straight to https://www.lovebugprobiotics.comto take advantage of this offer. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.

Nov 13, 2019 • 1h 1min
EP 25 | Face Off: What Your Skin Says About Your Gut and Vice Versa with Dr. Amy Bader
We are BACK with season 3 of SIBO Made Simple! I’m tackling some of your most-requested topics right at the beginning of the season, including today’s conversation, which is all about the skin-gut connection. Rashes, breakouts, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea—you name it, and I’ve been asked if it’s a symptom of SIBO. Luckily, I was able to bring on the perfect person to talk about how what shows up outwardly on our face is connected to the internal motherboard. Dr. Amy Bader, a naturopathic physician and creator of SkinTē is here to explain her process of evaluating someone’s skin and what it tells her about thyroid and adrenal health, gut integrity, liver function, and so many other underlying issues. A quick taste of what we’ll cover: What skin complaints correlate to which larger bodily failures Why dermatologists get it wrong with Bandaid treatments How to connect the dots between hormone, skin and digestive health The unsung role of our liver in maintaining clear skin How SIBO, low stomach acid, and fungal issues contribute to our skin’s loss of tolerance to normal flora Estrogen dominance, period problems, and how your cycle influences skin health Why bacteria is not the enemy of your skin and antibiotic use can fan the flames of skin issues Scalp health and what your dandruff means And so much more... Resources, mentions and notes: Dr. Amy Bader’s website Dr. Amy Bader’s SkinTē collagen drinks Episode 23: Elemental Diet Episode 3: Thyroid Health Megaspore soil-based probiotics Spa Doctor anti-inflammatory skincare products Osmia black clay face bar for Perioral Dermatitis Yogurt cucumber hair mask video This episode is brought to you by LoveBug Probiotics, whose patented delivery technology protects tablets against stomach acid and other rigors of digestion, so your probiotics reach the gut to perform their work. LoveBug Probiotics' proprietary blends promote specific health benefits—from immune and digestive support to pre and post-natal health with their Labor of Love line. Lovebug also has the first staged line of probiotics for babies to build their microbiome from birth through childhood. Plus, the names like Yeast is a Beast to support vaginal health make taking your supplements everyday actually fun. SIBO MADE SIMPLE listeners can take 25% off their order with code SIBOMADESIMPLE. Simply go straight to https://www.lovebugprobiotics.comto take advantage of this offer. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.