The Gut-Adrenal connection podcast with Michael Ruscio hints that the #1 cause of adrenal fatigue may be poor gut health, as Cortisol levels and fatigue may be unrelated if gut inflammation is present. Dr. Ruscio spoke with me about other surprising areas where gut health affects us. Hormones, immune, brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, depression and bacterial imbalances are all affected by inflammation in the gut. Fiber and Probiotics may not be ... Keep Reading >
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What To Do When Your Stomach Hurts
What to do when your stomach hurts! Tummy aches are different for different people and there are multiple causes. Is it a chronic thing, or does it flare up only when you're upset? Is it a food, an emotion, a "bug", or a neurotransmitter problem causing this episode? I'm prone to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and when pain or diarrhea hits me, I have to be ready. For me, it's usually due to an emotional challenge since my diet ... Keep Reading >
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet: PODCAST
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet changed my life. It's very similar to Paleo and Primal, but is decades older. And like all good things, many of us have tinkered with it to make it even better. Jordan Reasoner and Steven Wright of SCD Lifestyle have devoted themselves to this diet and have zillions of loyal fans who have had their Irritable Bowel, Chron's, chronic diarrhea and more resolve ... Keep Reading >
Humans + Grains…. Do They Add Up?
I am constantly amazed at what occurs in those brave enough to get off gluten and other grains (including rice, corn, wheat, quinoa, millet and more) to see if that improves their health and life in any way. The results I see in clients are wide-ranging and permanent, and can be neurological, emotional, bowel related, pain related and more. Grains are inflammatory to humans for several reasons. Primarily, they are toxic to us because grains ... Keep Reading >
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Low-Starch, Gut Health Diet: PODCAST
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet changed my life. Today I host the authors of the popular SCD Lifestyle E-books and blog to explore the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. This diet is life-changing for Celiac or Chron's sufferers. It works on Irritable Bowel Syndrome and diarrhea too. Here's an interview with SCD Lifestyle gurus Steve and Jordan who really work this diet right! Based on 50 years clinical experience by health ... Keep Reading >