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 sim...
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 75
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 da...
Sep 11, 2018•52 min•Season 2Ep. 74
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...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 73
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 in...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 72
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 ea...
Aug 13, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 71
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 succ...
Aug 07, 2018•39 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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...
Aug 03, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 69
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 wi...
Jul 09, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 68
11 years ago a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis took Clint Paddison on a journey to learn as much as he could about the condition. Like Rebecca’s own SIBO journey, Clint is on a mission to inform and educate others about Rheumatoid Arthritis. He and Rebecca discuss the link between poor gut health and the occurrence of autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis. They also talk about the nutritional principles that guide his program and the importance of mindset when treating a painful and ...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to deciding if you should follow a SIBO diet, or which one you should follow? On today's episode, Rebecca shares the guiding principles around SIBO diets, how to choose one, what pitfalls to look for and why a SIBO diet should only ever be a short-term thing. ✓ Why nutrition is important for health ✓ Why we might consider following a SIBO diet ✓ Common SIBO diet myths ✓ How SIBO diets work to reduce symptoms ✓ What diets have been specifically developed for ...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Chris Gebhardt is one of Rebecca’s own naturopaths, he joins her this week to discuss the important topic of life after SIBO. During SIBO treatment many people refer to things, going back to normal, once their treatment is completed. Chris and Rebecca discuss what a new normal looks like and how to create robust gut health after SIBO has been cleared. They also look at why clearing SIBO before addressing other gut health issues is key. In Episode 65 of The Healthy Gut Podcast, we discuss: Why cl...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Mark Pimentel, M.D., is Professor of Medicine, Geffen School of Medicine and Associate Professor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Rebecca joined him live at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles to speak to him about his research into Hydrogen Sulphide SIBO. The difference between IBS & SIBO, and what comes first? IBS or SIBO? What is Hydrogen Sulphide SIBO and how is it different from Hydrogen and Methane SIBO? How do you test for Hydrogen Sulphide SIBO? When will it be avai...
Jun 14, 2018•47 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Dr Steven Sandberg Lewis is recognised as a leading practitioner in Naturopathic gastroenterology. He joins Rebecca on The Healthy Gut Podcast to discuss functional gastroenterology and why we need to take a holistic approach to our digestive health. They discuss SIBO, reasons why SIBO treatment might not be working, what to do if you suffer with bloating, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Pro kinetics and laxatives, and much more. In Episode 63 of The Healthy Gut Podcast, we discuss: The functional medic...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC, specializes in treating patients with digestive conditions such as IBD, IBS, and SIBO. On today’s episode, she discusses whether we should be restricting our diet while following a SIBO treatment protocol, which diet we should follow and what to do when we fall off the waggon. In Episode 62 of The Healthy Gut podcast, we discuss: ✓ The Cedars Sinai diet for SIBO – what it is, who it’s good for, why it’s quite different to the other SIBO diets, how long it should be ...
May 29, 2018•38 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Dr Rachel Fresco is an acupuncturist, PhD, and founder and CEO of Bio-Botanical Research. Since 1989, Dr. Fresco has utilized her background in naturopathy, Chinese medicine, and clinical nutrition to create products that have a significant impact on challenging clinical conditions. She joins Rebecca to discuss how herbal therapies can be useful in the treatment of SIBO and biofilms. On today's podcast, they discuss: -The Bio-Botanical Research range of products -Why it’s important to use a biof...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 61
As Rebecca Coomes went through her SIBO treatment journey, she realised she needed to address more than just following a treatment protocol alone. She developed the 5 Key Pillars to Health. On today’s podcast, she discusses the first key pillar: Awareness, and why it is a fundamental first step to recovery from SIBO and IBS. On today's podcast, Rebecca discusses: ✓ Understanding the 5 Key Pillars to Health ✓ Why Awareness is a fundamental first step to your recovery ✓ How to start becoming Aware...
May 14, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Dr Mark Pimentel is a pioneer in the research of SIBO. Today he joins Rebecca to talk all-things SIBO. Listeners of The Healthy Gut Podcast submitted their questions for Dr Pimentel, which Rebecca gets him to answer. They cover the following: Different treatment options available for SIBO including different options for methane dominant SIBO Methane overgrowth vs bloom Whether methane always equals constipation and what it means if you’re hydrogen-dominant and have SIBO Whether it’s safe to do m...
May 07, 2018•44 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Do you experience chronic pain with your SIBO? Do you still experience painful digestive symptoms despite getting the all-clear? Or perhaps you're someone who reacts to everything, even water. Dr Megan Taylor joins Rebecca Coomes to discuss why Visceral Hypersensitivity should be considered as part of your underlying conditions. People with IBS are up to 90% more likely to have VH than the 'average' person. They discuss what it is, how it works and what you can do about it if you have it. Head t...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Dr Terry Wahls was confined to a tilt-recline wheelchair for 4 years with multiple sclerosis, before restoring her health using a diet and lifestyle program. On today's episode, Dr Wahls joins Rebecca Coomes and shares her journey with MS, why she developed the Wahls Protocol and how gut health has a big impact on our overall health. On today's podcast, they discuss: ✓ How she discovered she had multiple sclerosis and why conventional medicine did not work for her ✓ The connection between the gu...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 57
The Healthy Gut Podcast is back for Season 2! Bringing you a wealth of information on all things SIBO, your host Rebecca Coomes continues to share the latest information with you on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, IBS and digestive health. The first episode for Season 2 launches on Tuesday (Monday in the US). Subscribers to the show will receive exclusive content and a full transcript for every show. To subscribe, make sure you head to www.thehealthygut.co/podcast and add your name and em...
Apr 22, 2018•7 min
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Adhesions can be an underlying issue for people with SIBO, often being one of the reasons why they developed SIBO and contributing to relapse. In this episode, Rebecca is joined by Larry Wurn LMT and Belinda Wurn from Clear Passage Physical Therapies to talk about their important work on adhesions. Belinda co-developed the ‘Wurn technique’ to address adhesions non-surgically...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 3 min
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Katie Calwell has run the gammit when it comes to health concerns. She has been diagnosed with Hashimotos, H. Pylori, SIBO and ovarian cancer. In today’s episode she shares her health journey, how she successfully treated SIBO but then feared it would return after using antibiotics for H. Pylori. She discusses the importance of not giving up when your symptoms persist and wh...
Jan 08, 2018•1 hr 5 min
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Having a positive mindset is a valuable tool for life, even more so when you are dealing with a chronic illness. Psychologist Kirstin Bouse talks about how, and why, mindset is a big part of a successful SIBO journey. She talks about how to create positivity in your day to day life by identifying the good things and focusing on them. Kirstin tells us more about why creating ...
Jan 01, 2018•1 hr 9 min
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Jessica Cox is an accredited nutritional practitioner with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and over ten years of clinical experience. She has an immense passion for food therapy and therapeutic nutrition with a specific interest in IBS and SIBO. Rebecca and Jessica talk about how important it is to treat your SIBO with the support of a qualified practitioner, to ens...
Dec 10, 2017•1 hr 10 min
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. If you’re considering whether your thyroid is part of your health puzzle then this podcast is essential listening. Dr Michael Ruscio talks about the gut/thyroid connection and SIBO. He discusses how to know if you have thyroid issues, what symptoms to look out for and what tests are worth doing. They also look at how problems with your thyroid can interact with other conditi...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Dane Johnson was a successful model and actor, living the 'perfect' dream life on the outside, yet getting sicker on the inside. Ultimately, he ended up bedridden and hospitalised from inflammatory bowel disease, severely underweight and extremely unwell. On today's episode, Dane shares with us what hitting rock bottom was like for him and how he clawed himself back to regain his health. For show notes and downloads, head to thehealthygut.com/dan e Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/th...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. A healthy, balanced microbiota is an invaluable piece of our health puzzle when we are treating SIBO. This week Rebecca is joined by Dr. Jason Hawrelak, a naturopath and herbalist, who is an expert on the microbiota. He and Rebecca talk about the part that our gut bacteria plays in our overall health. They talk about the role that pre and probiotics play in the treatment of,...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 16 min
We're busy getting Season 2 ready for you, so we're sharing some of our favourite and most popular podcasts from Season 1. Knowing what to eat when treating SIBO can be daunting and confusing and finding the ‘right’ diet for you can take time. Rebecca Coomes is joined by nutritionist Kristy Regan to talk all about what foods we should, and shouldn’t, be eating while treating SIBO. We explore the different diets for SIBO and how you can find one that works for you, how to manage multiple food int...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Traumatic events can be life-changing and everlasting. For many people, the trauma can stay with them for life, yet they often don’t get the support they need. Today, Rebecca Coomes shares her own personal experience with highly traumatic events; sexual abuse by her uncle, extreme bullying at school and in the workplace and how a near-death diving accident was the tipping point for change. She shares how she lived in a constant state of fight or flight and the impact that had on her gut, plus ho...
Nov 06, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Constipation is one of the leading symptoms of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and can be a highly frustrating experience for many SIBO patients. Naturopath Lynda Griparic joins Rebecca Coomes to discuss what it is, why we develop it, and what we can do about it once we start experiencing it. See the full show notes at https://thehealthygut.com/constipation/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehealthygut . Hosted on A...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 54