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Low carb high fat diets with Kirsten Swales | Ep. 77 Oct 02, 2018

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Have you heard people talking about the benefits of a high fat diet and wondered what it’s all about? This week Rebecca is joined by Kirsten Swales to talk about Low Carb, High Fat diets (LCHF). Kirsten is a naturopath, nutritionist and medical herbalist and she’s been on her own SIBO journey, so understands the importance of finding a diet that works for you. Kirsten and Rebecca discuss how LCHF diets can help to increase satiety and reduce inflammation, they also look at how best to build a robust microbiome on this type of diet.

In today's episode we discuss:

What LCHF stands for
The difference between a LCHF diet and the Ketogenic diet
What type of fats are best to consume on this diet
Which fats to avoid
Some pros and cons of an LCHF diet
Who benefits from a high fat diet and why
Who should avoid a high fat diet
What eating the LCHF way looks like
How you can offset some of the potential negative effects of a high fat diet
Incorporating healthy fats in a good way
How you feel if you're not processing fats well
How to find out the effects of your diet on your Microbiome

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The GAPS Protocol with Amy Mihaly | Ep. 76 Sep 24, 2018

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If you’ve ever looked into changing your eating habits in order to address your gut health then you’ve probably heard of the GAPS Protocol. GAPS is an acronym that stands for, Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and it has been proven to be effective in helping people heal and reverse food allergies and intolerances. This week Rebecca is joined by Nurse and Certified GAPS Practitioner Amy Mihaly, they discuss Amy’s own personal experience of return to health from using the GAPS protocol. They also talk about the core principles of GAPS, the difference between GAPS and other SIBO diets and what the transition to the broader GAPS diet looks like.

✓ The core principles of the GAPS Protocol

✓ What are the difference between the GAPS Protocol and other SIBO diets?

✓The different stages/phases of the GAPS Protocol

✓ Why might someone choose the GAPS Protocol to treat their SIBO?

✓ Why listening to your body and understanding its reactions to certain foods is so important

✓ The use of probiotics and fermented food in the GAPS Protocol

✓ How does the GAPS Protocol work to treat SIBO?

✓ How to introduce higher FODMAP foods in a SIBO diet

✓ Can you stick to low FODMAP options throughout the phases of the GAPS Protocol?

✓ What other conditions is GAPS thought to improve?

✓ How long it takes on average to work your way through the six phases and into the full GAPS Diet?

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/gaps

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Testing your Microbiome with Dr Jason Hawrelak | Ep. 75 Sep 18, 2018

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Having a diverse microbiome is key to optimal health. Dr Jason Hawrelak joins Rebecca this week to discuss her recent uBiome Explorer test results and what they mean. They also talk about why having a diverse microbiome is important, how you can discover what your own microbiome diversity looks like and some simple strategies to improve it.

✓ Why we should consider our microbiome diversity when treating chronic illnesses like SIBO and IBS

✓ How to test for microbiome diversity

✓ The ease and simplicity of carrying out the uBiome test

✓ What the uBiome test is actually looking for

✓ How and when we should use prebiotics and probiotics

✓ How the building blocks of a healthy microbiome are built early in life

✓ An overview of some of the key bacteria groups and what role they are known to play

✓ Why you should aim for at least 40 plant based foods per week

✓ How to start diversifying plant based foods in your diet

✓ What to do if you react to new foods and why you should be looking for underlying causes

✓ Why you should look to personalise your treatment protocols

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/diversity

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The Elemental Diet with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 74 Sep 11, 2018

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If you’re looking for relief from SIBO have you considered doing the Elemental Diet? Rebecca’s SIBO has returned and she’s determined to find a quick and effective solution that will hopefully bring lasting relief from her symptoms. Join Rebecca this week as she talks about what the Elemental Diet entails, how it works and how, as a foodie, she’s managing the mindset of a liquid diet. If you’ve ever considered following the Elemental Diet this is a must listen! Follow Rebecca’s journey day by day on YouTube.

✓ What is the Elemental Diet?

✓ When would you use an Elemental Diet?

✓ Why you might decide to follow an Elemental Diet

✓ What’s not in an Elemental Diet

✓ How to use the Elemental Diet

✓ The different ways to use the Elemental Diet

✓ Why preparation is so important prior to commencing the Elemental Diet

✓ Why you still need to address any other underlying conditions related to your SIBO

✓ Coping strategies and mindset during the Elemental Diet

✓ Reintroduction of food after the Elemental Diet

✓ Contraindications and concerns with the Elemental Diet

✓ The surprising benefits of the Elemental Diet

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/elemental -diet/

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Recovering from SIBO with Sharon Treadgold | Ep. 73 Aug 27, 2018

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This week Rebecca is delighted to be joined by Sharon Treadgold from the SIBO Coaching Program. Sharon has been on her own SIBO journey for some time, but her most recent breath test has revealed that she is now SIBO free! Sharon and Rebecca discuss the fantastic dream team that have kept her going during her SIBO treatment, how she’s managed the psychological aspect of having a chronic illness and why SIBO has not stopped her living a full life.

✓ How Sharon came to peace accepting that she may never get a negative SIBO breath test

✓ Who Sharon had on her dream team and why

✓ How Sharon’s dream team has enabled her to remain positive throughout her long journey with SIBO

✓ How Sharon psychologically handled receiving higher SIBO breath test results despite feeling much better

✓ Sharon’s own treatment protocol

✓ How Sharon’s symptoms changed over time

✓ What resources have been particularly useful for Sharon

✓ How long Sharon’s journey has been, and the ups and downs that she’s dealt with on the way

✓ How Sharon managed her recent trip to Australia, whilst treating her SIBO

✓ Why Sharon joined the SIBO Coaching Program and how it’s become part of her SIBO family, given her connection with other SIBOers and been part of her health care team

✓ Sharon’s top tips on how to survive SIBO for the long haul

✓ What’s next for Sharon

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/recovering-from-sibo/

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SIBO and Structural Integration with Dr Jason Wysocki | Ep. 72 Aug 20, 2018

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If you’re struggling to treat your SIBO, it’s possible that structural integration treatment may be the missing piece that you have been looking for. This week Rebecca is joined by Dr Jason Wysocki to discuss structural integration, what it is and how it works. Dr Wysocki explains how the hands on approach of structural integration can help to improve digestive processes, alleviate discomfort and increase mobility.

✓ What structural integration is and how it works

✓ Why considering structural integration treatment does not need to wait until your SIBO has become chronic

✓ Looking at what is going on internally and why it’s an important piece of the SIBO jigsaw puzzle for some patients

✓ When structural integration is a good treatment option

✓ Why feeling better is the #1 goal and the breath test isn’t always the be all and end all to understanding your SIBO

✓ How Dr Wysocki uses 10 sessions of structural integration to facilitate patients own movement

✓ Why creating balance in the body is key to physical recovery

✓ How it’s possible for the body to remember an emotional incident and create physical stress

✓ Why finding a practitioner that you feel very comfortable with is particularly important with this treatment option

✓ How the mind, body, spirit connection is an important part of treatment for some patients

✓ The new winds of change in medicine, holistic and whole body thinking

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/structural-integration

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Eating Disorders and SIBO with Diane Ryan | Ep. 71 Aug 13, 2018

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Eating disorders are a common issue amongst the SIBO community and tackling them is a vital part of recovering from this condition. This week Rebecca is joined by Diane Ryan who specialises in helping people to tackle eating disorders and to identify the emotional triggers that have created them. Diane and Rebecca discuss the various types of eating disorders that exist, how they present, how to treat them and ultimately how to move on once you’ve recovered.

✓ The correlation between SIBO and eating disorders

✓ Why disordered eating is particularly prevalent amongst those with gut health issues

✓ The various types of eating disorders that exist such as Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and Orthorexia

✓ How to identify whether your eating has become disordered

✓ The emotional responses that often lead to eating disorders, such as a fear of certain foods

✓ The other symptoms that go in conjunction with disordered eating, such as behavioural and mental health issues

✓ Why you need to be open to, and relax about, eating food that is not on your restrictive diet from time to time

✓ Reintroduction of foods and how to approach this if you have experienced disordered eating in the past

✓ The psychological and physical effects of reintroducing foods

✓ Why seeking help from an expert who is knowledgeable about eating disorders is important

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/eating-disorders

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How to travel with SIBO with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 70 Aug 07, 2018

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Feeling daunted by travelling with SIBO? Unsure of how you’ll manage to follow your SIBO protocol while away? Rebecca is a very keen traveller and has travelled all over the world whilst treating her own SIBO. This week she shares her top tips and hints for travelling successfully with SIBO.

✓ Why preparation is key to a successful journey

✓ Snacks and small meals that are easy to eat while travelling

✓ Why hydration is so important when flying

✓ How to avoid inflight germs

✓ Setting up for success on arrival at your destination

✓ Why you should build regular movement and exercise into your vacation

✓ Recovering from time zone alterations

✓ Dealing with the change in temperature, food and routine

✓ Managing a flare while travelling

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/travel/

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Traumatic brain injury and SIBO with Kayle Sandberg-Lewis | Ep. 69 Aug 03, 2018

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If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) you may have noticed that your gut behaviour has changed. This week Rebecca is joined by Kayle Sandberg-Lewis who specialises in TBI’s and their treatment. Kayle and Rebecca discuss how to identify a TBI, what happens to your brain when you experience a TBI, how this can affect your overall health and specifically the gut/brain connection. On today's podcast they discuss:

✓ TBI’s vs non TBIs

✓ Why questioning is so important to determine if a TMI has occurred

✓ What to do if you have a TBI

✓ The differences between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, and how to identify which is dominant

✓ The changes that can occur in the gut following a TBI

✓ Why practicing mindful eating after a TBI is important

✓ Why TBIs should be treated as a disease process instead of a static event

✓ How closely the brain and the gut are interlinked

✓ What treatments can help to resolve TBIs

✓ The statistical likelihood of having another TBI

To access the show notes or to sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast to receive the full transcription of all shows from Season 2, head to thehealthygut.com/podcast/tbi

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SIBO and SIFO with Dr Satish Rao | Ep. 68 Jul 09, 2018

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If you’re suffering with constant bloating, even after completing your SIBO treatment, have you considered whether SIFO could be the culprit? This week Rebecca is joined by Dr Satish Rao, a clinician, researcher and educator, to discuss what SIFO is, and the overlap between SIFO and SIBO. Dr Rao talks to Rebecca about how SIFO is identified in the first instance and what the treatment pathway looks like.

✓ What is SIFO

✓ What the difference is between SIFO and SIBO

✓ The incidence of patients with just SIFO, or SIFO and SIBO together

✓ The 5 key symptoms of SIFO

✓ How to accurately diagnose and identify SIFO

✓ Why a physician approach is important in diagnosis

✓ The medical treatment pathway for SIFO

✓ How and why there might be bacteria and fungus in the small bowel

✓ Why treating SIBO first is important, before tackling SIFO

Get the show notes or sign up as a member of The Healthy Gut Podcast to get full transcriptions from Season 2 here: https://thehealthygut.co/sibo-and-sifo

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