186: Leaky Gut, Microbiome & Digestion: What You Should Know

If you’re interested in the gut, get ready and grab a pen - because Erin is doing a deep dive into all things gut health! Today’s episode is a Gut Workshop that was recorded earlier this year and is now being released to the public for the first time. There is a WEALTH of information in this replay - Erin talks about the gut from top to tail, things that can go wrong, what to be aware of, and helpful tips for supporting a healthy gut. Stay tuned until the end for a great Q+A! In this episode: -Leaky Gut diagnoses - are they legit? [5:52] -Reflux, bloating, belching, constipation, & other irregular GI symptoms that over 70% of Americans suffer from - and WHY [9:10] -Long term consequences of the widespread use of antibiotics, medications & acid blockers [11:33] -Factors collectively impacting the extremely fragile ecosystem of a healthy gut [12:48] Comparing the “modern gut” with a healthy one [13:33] -The North-to-South process of digestion, and what to look for BEFORE you focus on Leaky Gut [14:28] -Pre-digestion: The importance of chewing your food [15:18] -Peristalsis: How stress impacts the speed and direction of digestion [17:08] -Stomach Acid: The unsung hero & first line of defense against pathogens, bacteria and viruses [18:14] -Food sensitivities, low minerals and other signs of low stomach acid [20:13] -Gallbladder issues: The single MOST overlooked issue in women [22:25] -How you can have gallbladder issues even if you don’t have a gallbladder & what can help [24:16] -Bile: How it helps with detoxification, insulin signaling, and your overall metabolism [25:45] -Small Intestines: Where we absorb the nutrients from eating well, and where intestinal permeability (leaky gut) comes into play [27:24] -Weight gain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, asthma, allergies, hormone imbalance, and autoimmunity - Leaky Gut symptoms that aren’t just digestive [31:25] -Specific causes of Leaky Gut [40:45] -Hormones of over-training, over-achieving, overdoing & how it impacts your gut [45:58] -How to support a diversity & abundance of healthy bacteria in the gut [51:19] -Q+A with Erin [57:51] -Can you reverse autoimmune diseases through gut health? [58:40] -What should you look for in a nutritional health provider? [1:01:15] -What are the first few action steps to improve gut health? [1:02:24] -Stool urgency with running [1:03:44] -Can you discuss the continuous glucose monitor and how the average person can get one? [1:05:07] -What would something like taking antacids do that would be potentially negative & what's a better alternative? [1:11:34] -What are your recommended bitter tinctures? [1:14:27] https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/ccp - The Carb Compatibility Project™ is officially open for enrollment! (Starts on January 10th) FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/186-leaky-gut-microbiome-digestion