Love Your Gut

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, I'm giving you the full 411 on Magnesium. I commonly hear some misinformation on the internet about Magnesium, and often find clients using the wrong kind, or using the wrong dosage so I'm here to tell you everything you need to know about this mighty mineral. Topics covered in this episode:What magnesium is and what it actually does [3:12]The different types of magnesium and their use cases [4:20]How magnesium can improve constipation and overall digestive health [10:12]Answers to your magnesium FAQs from my IG stories [15:58]Resources:Epsom Salts: https://amzn.to/4227NRYMagnesium Lotion: https://amzn.to/3LjLpO2Jigsaw Health Slow Release Magnesium: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/products/best-magnesium-magsrt (Heather10 for discount) Jigsaw MagSoothe: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/products/magsoothe-magnesium-glycinate (Heather10 for discount) Magnesium Citrate Powder: http://www.perfectsupplements.com/?Click=640a422131cc7 (search for Magnesium Citrate powder or capsules)LYG episode on Gut Motility - https://pod.link/loveyourgut/episode/eb38fe4f4a2c3e7ffb6e96c979193dbc

What are the changes you can make in your life to improve your health and happiness? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Katy Saltsman about finding our healthiest selves by changing our patterns, combatting diet messaging, and creating healthy goals around food.Katy Saltsman Is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, and podcaster. She is the host of the Crying Burns Calories podcast, where she teaches women how to take back control of their health, mindset, and happiness. Katy is on a mission to change the conversation around health for women through her acclaimed one-on-one coaching programs designed to put women In control of their health and fitness.Tune in to hear more about how to respect your body through Its changes, why we never get to where we want to be, approaching health from an abundance standpoint, and how social Isolation exacerbates health Issues.I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co

How is your gut health affecting your energy levels? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the connection between gut health and energy, the five kryptonites that are keeping you unwell, and how to change your mindset to improve your overall health. Tune in to hear more about how to fix your gut health (without taking up a lot of time), looking at the root cause rather than individual symptoms, and the few simple ways that you can start to drastically improve your quality of life. I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co

What is your approach to hydrogen sulfide SIBO? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the three types of SIBO, testing for Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO, symptoms to look out for, and how Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO works. Tune in to hear more about the changes you could make to improve your symptoms, various diets and their effects on SIBO, and the importance of increasing variety in our diets. Topics Covered in This Episode:Why hydrogen sulfide is toxic to your mitochondria [0:02]What is SIBO? What is hydrogen sulfide SIBO (HSI)? [1:50]Testing for diagnosing hydrogen sulfide SIBO? [10:20]Common symptoms of IBS SIBO? [12:40]What can you do to help hydrogen sulfide symptoms? [18:38]What are polyphenols and how do they help?[23:42]Where is the sulfur coming from in the gut? [25:27]What we use with our clients that we find helpful [34:55]Recommendations:Trio Smart Test.Bimuno.XOS+ GOS Prebiotic.SunFiber, Thorne FiberMend.The Healthy Happy Gut Cookbook.Increase prebiotic fibre, polyphenols, and resistant starch to your diet.Decrease saturated fats and animal proteins.Increase variety in fibre and color.I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co

How will you be treating your gut starting in 2023? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about how the holiday season affects our gut health, extreme restrictive diets, and how to set up your 2023 gut health plan up for success. Tune in to hear more about reaching your Big 3 goals, evaluating your progress, and may new Healthy Happy Gut Cookbook.Recommendations:Happy Healthy Gut CookbookIf you’ve already pre-ordered the cookbook, enter your info here to get access to your pre-order bonuses.Atomic Habits. I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co 

What is the state of your microbiome? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Dr. Nirala Jacobi about the ileocecal valve, vagus nerve, your nervous system, and SIBO. Dr. Nirala Jacobi is a naturopathic doctor (ND) and internationally recognized expert on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). She is the creator of the SIBO Biphasic Diet, a resource that has helped tens of thousands of SIBO sufferers around the world. Dr. Jacobi is the host of The SIBO Doctor Podcast and the founder of The SIBO Doctor, an online educational platform that includes a practitioner certification program. She is also the medical director of SIBOtest, providing innovative testing options for SIBO and IBS. Dr. Jacobi is known for her systematic and effective approach to diagnosing and treating SIBO and other functional digestive disorders. Having received her naturopathic doctorate in 1998 from the esteemed Bastyr University in Seattle, USA she brings more than two decades of clinical experience and expertise to her clinic, the Biome Clinic. Tune in to hear more about the most common causes of ileocecal valve issues, trauma’s far-reaching effects, the importance of sleep, and hear Dr. Jacobi’s favorite way to love her gut. I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co

How have your gut symptoms been affected by the holiday seasons? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about the food insecurities that people face over the holiday season, how your mindset affects your symptoms, and preparing your gut beforehand. Tune in to hear more about navigating what you can and can’t control, how to balance your blood sugar, and managing symptoms by hydrating effectively. I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co

We’ve all heard about probiotics, but what have you heard about prebiotics? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk to Kara Landau about everything that you, as a consumer, need to know about prebiotics, why they’re a hot topic at the moment, and whether or not you need to be taking a prebiotic supplement. Kara Landau is a prebiotic gut health expert, author, dietician, innovator, and presenter. She is the author of The Clean Separation, which aims to help young adults feel empowered through the power of nutrition. Tune in to hear more about some of the misconceptions around prebiotics, the costs associated with prebiotics, diversity versus quantity, how to stop thinking about food in a restrictive way, and hear how Kara loves her gut.Connect with Kara:Website Instagram FacebookI would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co

When experiencing digestive symptoms, how often do you recognize that stress could be the root cause? In this episode of the Love Your Gut Podcast, I talk about stress, the different types of stress, stress’s effects on our body, and how to manage our stress before it becomes overwhelming. Tune in to hear more about the stress process in the body, important things that you should be thinking about to manage stress, and acknowledging stress as a root cause. I would love to connect on Instagram or drheatherfinley.co.Pre-order my book: The Happy Healthy Gut Cookbook.

Discover the importance of identifying root causes for digestive symptoms rather than just treating them! Learn how chronic stress impacts gut health and why individual care is key. Dr. Finley shares insights on tracking symptoms and creating a health timeline. Explore the significance of meal hygiene and the brain-gut connection. Plus, find out how to manage stress through daily joys and relationships. Uncover often-overlooked contributors like diet and sleep that can affect your well-being!