Episode 134: Why You Need to Stop Self-treating Your Gut
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The 12 Days of Funk’mas | Day 8
Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome if they aren’t used properly, so it’s important to know exactly what your needs are before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. In this episode I take a deep dive into problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies, why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing and how to safely treat your gut at home. This episode is teeming with some piping hot early 2020 energy! Originally aired January 2020.
In this episode:
The 12 Days of Funk’mas Day 8 giveaway details, featuring sponsor Bio-Kult [2:45]
Upcoming program details (dates are not correct, see resources mentioned for 2021 dates) [8:04]
Why I can’t speak for or against your health practitioner, and why the information I present is never a black & white recommendation [12:53]
The problem with antibiotics [17:49]
The problem with “natural” herbal antibiotics [19:42]
Pros and cons of grapefruit seed extract/citrus seed extract [26:29]
Ins and outs of oregano oil [32:39]
Why you CANNOT skip the steps if you want to help people nutritionally [39:15]
My thoughts about different nutrition programs like IIN [40:37]
The 5R Protocol for gut health, and why it needs a revamp [43:32]
What is intestinal permeability, aka leaky gut? [1:06:08]
Where to start for at-home treatment, before seeing a practitioner [1:12:03]
Testing for leaky gut, wheat & gluten sensitivity [1:15:03]
When it’s time to do functional labs [1:19:51]
Stool tests, GI mapping, and why finding a practitioner who knows how to interpret your results is so important [1:22:02]
My favorite functional labs for the gut [1:29:10]
Resources mentioned:
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (Save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15!)
Carb Compatibility Project (Available for free within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Your Hormone Revival (Only available within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Eat to Achieve (Available for free within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Wheat Zoomer and other functional labs
Studies:
Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study
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