Podcasts about crohn

A Brand New Tool for Gut, Inflammation, and Brain Support: Holistic practitioner Jane Jansen details Essential Formulas' Dr. Ohhira's Postbiotic Fermented Food Concentrate, a non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, capsule-free fermented paste in travel-friendly, non-refrigerated sachets. She explains the difference between probiotics and postbiotics, emphasizing that this concentrate delivers postbiotic metabolites (including short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, plus enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, peptides, and growth/repair factors) created via a five-year fermentation of 14 fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and seaweeds; the paste contains no live probiotics because they are heat-killed. The discussion highlights use cases for people who don't tolerate fiber or probiotics (IBS, SIBO, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), potential benefits for leaky gut, systemic inflammation, gut-brain/mitochondrial health, insulin resistance, children, and pets, and suggests it can complement Dr. Ohhira's capsules and may be taken less than daily.

Can your beliefs impact your healing? As science begins to catch up to what people of faith have always known, it's clear that believing you can be healthy is key to beating the odds. Jordan Rubin, health coach, natural health entrepreneur and author of The Biblio Diet and The Makers Diet, would call this faith.  In this special live episode of the Ancient Health Podcast at 2026's WillCo WellFest, Jordan shares with Dr. Motley and Dr. Anis Khalaf how he found healing amidst a dire health prognosis (twice!) and how essential faith and hope are for conquering both chronic and terminal illness. He advocates for biblical nutrition, natural healing and a faith-filled imagination when doctors give up.  In this episode you'll learn faith based visualizations for healing, what healing leaves are and why a bible verse inspired Jordan to plant nearly a million fruit trees, plus hear a live Q+A with Jordan! To learn more about healing leaves, what they are and how to use them, download this free chapter of The Biblio Diet here: https://www.jordanrubin.com/home#healing-leaves    In this interview you'll learn about: The importance of imagining ourselves healed, healthy and whole The healing power of prayer Jordan's critical recipe for health outcomes you won't hear elsewhere: peace, faith, and a community that believes with you The importance of empathy and encouragement from practitioners An in-depth look at Crohn's disease and what triggered Jordan's healing Jordan's inspiring cancer journey Visualizations for healing The danger of identifying too closely with an unwanted prognosis The need for practitioners to provide abundant hope in the face of health battles The biblical secret behind healing leaves, what they are and his vision for this tea This episode shares one person's personal experience and is not intended as medical advice  ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Jordan Rubin https://www.instagram.com/jordansrubin/ https://www.jordanrubin.com/ Learn about Jordan's Healing Leaves: https://healingleaves.com/ Get the Biblio Diet: https://www.jordanrubin.com/thebibliodiet Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questi⁠ons to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Can you transition from bariatric surgery to a competitive bodybuilding stage? In this episode, host Mel sits down with Jessica Shock @jessica__shock to explore her mind-blowing 170-pound weight loss transformation following RNY gastric bypass surgery. From navigating a complex medical history including childhood cancer, a traumatic brain injury, and a post-op Crohn's diagnosis to winning "Overall Transformation" in competitive bodybuilding, Jessica proves that weight loss surgery isn't the "easy way out." In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Reality of RNY Gastric Bypass: Jessica shares her raw experience of the first five days post-op, overcoming buyer's remorse, and navigating early eating struggles like the "foamies" and food intolerances. Overcoming a Complex Medical History: How Jessica managed major health hurdles including psoriatic arthritis, a brain injury, and getting diagnosed with Crohn's disease years after her weight loss surgery. The Mental Side of Bariatric Surgery: Why doing the deep mental work with a therapist to identify food triggers and tackle binge-eating cycles is vital for long-term bariatric success. Life After Skin Removal Surgery: Jessica opens up about the emotional and physical transformation of undergoing two skin removal surgeries (including a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck). Bodybuilding After Bariatric Surgery: How Jessica rebuilt her mindset and physique, hired a bariatric-savvy coach, and ended up taking home first-place trophies on the transformation stage. Practical Post-Op Advice: Real talk on tracking macros, reading food labels, managing "skinny privilege," and why a strong support system changes everything.   Connect with the Guest: Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessica__shock Connect with OSLP & Support the Show: Subscribe & Like! If you enjoyed this patient story, please hit that subscribe button, leave a comment with your favorite takeaway, and give this video a thumbs up. Join the Community: Stay tuned for our upcoming "Just Be You" awards celebrating the bariatric community! Our Favorite Bariatric Vitamins: Keep your post-op health on track. We love ProCare Health! Use code OSLP at checkout to save 15% on your order.   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your bariatric surgeon or healthcare team before changing your diet, supplement regimen, or exercise routine. #bariatricsurgery #weightlosssurgery #RNY #gastricbypass #postop #bariatricbodybuilding #skinremovalsurgery #extremeweightloss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entire history of artificial sweeteners like Aspartame, Sweet N' Low, and many others is surrounded by politics, financial interested and dangerous toxins. So which artificial sweeteners are the worst, and what are they really doing to your body?   TOPICS DISCUSSED: 7 artificial sweeteners Their history and how they were discovered Risks and side effects Zero calorie sweetners that are safe Which sweeteners I use Recommendations for yourself and your home   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Are you struggling with bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, or unexplained gut symptoms? Gut health issues are becoming more common than ever, especially during perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, Dane Johnson shares practical, natural strategies to help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and support long-term gut healing. From IBS and SIBO to Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, you'll learn why gut issues happen and what you can start doing today to feel better.If your gut has been trying to tell you something, this episode is a must-watch.What You'll Learn:✅ Why gut issues are getting worse in 2026✅ How environmental toxins damage your gut✅ The microbiome and its role in inflammation✅ Why LOW stomach acid causes heartburn (not high)✅ Simple strategies for IBS, SIBO, and gut healing✅ How to navigate supplements and liver detox✅ 2 simple things you can start doing todayConnect with Dane Johnson:http://crohnscolitislifestyle.com https://www.instagram.com/danejohnson1/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@crohnscolitislifestyle https://www.tiktok.com/@crohnscolitis_lifestyleWatch the First Functional Moms Podcast Episode with Dane:https://youtu.be/9QS-QMw9gcE?si=TnDaGdZMXSWbaMoxSupplement Store (25% OFF):https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-momsDon't Forget:Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Subscribe for more expert health contenthttps://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/DISCLAIMER:This content is strictly the opinion of Dane Johnson and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dane Johnson nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers, especially those taking prescription medications, should check with their licensed medical provider.#GutHealth #IBS #Bloating #Heartburn #Constipation #MenopauseHealth #WomensHealth #GutHealing #Microbiome #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalHealing #Perimenopause #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #IBD #DigestiveHealth #GutReset #WomenOver40

TWiV explains research on human influenza virus transmission that reveals heterogeneous expulsion of infectious virus into air, and how gut bacteriophages dictate inflammation heterogeneity through tuning the phage-bacteria-sphingosine-intestine axis in Crohn's disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Jolene Ramsey Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Positions in Rosenfeld Lab (email) NIH ousts infectious-disease leaders (Nature) Measles deaths in Bangladesh (npr) Russel Vought is going to destroy American science (Elizabeth Ginexi) Heterogeneous expulsion of infectious influenza virus into air (Cell) Gut phages and Crohn's disease (Cell Host Microbe) MIST device (Emory) Letters read on TWiV 1327 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Picks of the Week Brianne – The Perfect Bee Language Rich – Hubble's Messier Catalog Jolene – A different kind of power – Jacinda Ardern Vincent – Albert Sabin by Karen Torghele Listener Picks Anthony – Dr. Dakotah Tyler Marcus – Apollo Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

In this soulful and expansive episode, Anna speaks with Noga Shefi — musician, healer, and guide for sensitive creatives — about what it means to heal, create, and live from a regulated, intuitive, embodied place.Noga's personal story is profound. After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2010 and told she'd be suffering for life, she embarked on a deep healing journey that took her far beyond conventional medicine. From gut-brain healing to meditation retreats, from subtle energy work to dreamwork, from nervous system regulation to spiritual study — Noga followed her sensitivity inward and found a path to healing.Now she brings that wisdom to other creatives and sensitives who want to grow, create, and serve without burning out.In this episode, we explore:• What it's like to balance being a musician and a healer• How creativity feeds healing — and how healing expands creativity• The double-edged sword of being a sensitive creative (and how Noga navigates her own sensitivity)• Why sensitivity is not a liability, but an intelligence• How to recognize the early signs of emotional or nervous system overwhelm• The tools Noga uses daily to regulate, reset, and ground• The healing modalities that supported her Crohn's remission — and that she now shares with clients• What it means to live from intuition rather than fear• Her favorite practices for supporting sensitive creatives in their path of transformationThis is a grounding, nourishing, deeply validating conversation for anyone who identifies as sensitive, intuitive, creative, or easily overwhelmed — and who wants to learn to work with their sensitivity instead of against it. Connect with Noga• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noga.shefi/•. The Reset Ritual (Free resource) - https://noga-s-site.thinkific.com/products/courses/new-course-1•. Nervous System Sorcery (online course)https://noga-s-site.thinkific.com/products/courses/new-course•. The Wild Frequency Retreat: a 7-day women's music creation retreat in Mexico https://www.eltriangulo.co/the-wild-frequency-retreat• Podcast: Your Healing Era Connect with Anna• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_holtzman/• Website: https://www.annaholtzman.com/• Free workshop — Let Yourself Be Seen: https://www.annaholtzman.com/beseen

Constipation is a huge pain in the ass...  and if you're not having at least 1 to 2 bowel movements a day, you're on the "constipation spectrum." Long term opioid use, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and the newer weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro all slow your gut and put you on the same path that killed Elvis Presley.  So does chronic stress, mold exposure, parasites, and the kind of inflammation that drives most cases of IBS, Crohn's, and ulcerative colitis.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Defining constipation What actually causes it Why doctors miss the root cause The risks of long term constipation  How to fix constipation naturally   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they welcome their guest, Naturopathic Doctor Jillian Finker based out of New York.  Listen in as Dr. Finker shares what she's does to diagnose thyroid issues - hypo / hyper.  Find out the approach Dr. Finker takes with her patients once diagnosed and how fixing simple things in the body can make huge improvements.  Find out more about Dr. Finker at https://www.drfinker.com or call her at 516-765-3272.Watch us on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/7i5s-rPlCPMDr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.

Send us Fan MailFive years post J-pouch surgery sounds like a finish line, but our bodies do not read the brochure. We're together in person for a live catch-up with our favorite recurring guest and IBD Registered Dietitian, Stacey Collins, and we get real about what changes with time and what still blindsides you when you live with a J-Pouch after IBD.We talk through the wins that matter most day to day: more capacity, less urgency, and the quiet joy of doing normal things without panic, like waiting in line, taking long road trips, hiking, skiing, and traveling. Then we dig into the stuff patients whisper about but rarely get warned about, especially gas pain. We break down what it feels like, why it can block emptying, what actually helps (yes, including “toilet yoga”), and why travel, altitude, fasting, dehydration, carbonation, and food additives can make symptoms spike.We also cover the scary gray zones: when symptoms feel like a Crohn's flare but turn out to be SIBO, why antibiotics may be part of J-pouch life, and how to rebuild the gut microbiome afterward with food you can tolerate. Finally, we get blunt about the “surgery is curative” myth, the need for ongoing monitoring (iron deficiency anemia, B12, folate, fatigue), and what better post-op care should look like, including pelvic floor physical therapy and honest expectations at 3, 6, and 12 months.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review. What's one thing you wish your care team had told you before surgery?Links: Stacey's website- sign up for her waiting list, find resourcesStacey's additives guideStacey's oral rehydration guideInfo about SIBO- Mayo ClinicInfo about the ENIGMA Study- National Institutes of Health Info about the ENGIBMA Study from Stacey's websiteLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

Could lupus and Sjögren's symptoms improve in just weeks with the right diet and lifestyle changes? Dr. Brooke Goldner joins Chuck Carroll to share the remarkable stories of patients with autoimmune disease who experienced dramatic recoveries after following her Goodbye Autoimmune Disease protocol. This conversation is especially personal for me. There are people close to me who have struggled for decades with many of the same issues Dr. Goldner and I discuss in this interview. I shared this episode with one of them before releasing it publicly, and they were blown away by what she had to say. Dr. Goldner discusses her 2024 case series involving three women with both lupus and Sjögren's syndrome who reported symptom remission within weeks after following a raw, whole-food, plant-based nutrition protocol. She also shares her own story of being diagnosed with aggressive lupus as a teenager, facing kidney failure and mini strokes, and later living symptom-free for more than 20 years.

In this powerful episode of the What Are You Made Of? show, host Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Jill Carnahan, a board-certified family physician and integrative medicine expert, to explore the deep connection between physical health, emotional healing, and human connection. Known for her work in functional and holistic medicine, Dr. Jill brings both clinical expertise and lived experience as a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's disease, and toxic mold illness—offering a rare, grounded perspective on what it truly takes to heal complex chronic conditions.The conversation goes far beyond conventional medicine as Dr. Jill explains how “grace” and self-compassion are often the missing foundations in healing. She shares how unresolved trauma, childhood patterns, emotional stress, and lack of self-love can manifest as physical illness, and why creating a “safe, sacred space” for patients is central to her practice. Together, Mike 'C-Roc" and Dr. Jill unpack how toxic load, infectious burden, and chronic stress impact the immune system, why loneliness has become one of the most overlooked health risk factors, and how modern life amplifies disease through disconnection. They also dive into emerging topics like GLP-1 microdosing, inflammation, and the evolving role of functional medicine in a world of increasing complexity. This episode is a compelling reminder that true healing begins from within—where science, mindset, and grace meet.Website-www.jillcarnahan.com Social Media Links/Handles:https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicinehttps://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcarnahan//https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillCarnahan

Get more from the experts our community loves. There is a reason Jacob Diaz and Liev Dalton are community favorites. Their monthly Terrain Wellness Club calls have become a staple for our members, providing a space for interactive learning, presentations, and terrain-based health deep-dives that you won't find anywhere else. Become a Platinum member of The Way Forward Community today to see why these calls are the highlight of the month.Use code FWRD for 10% off Beyond Terrain Academy.Diseases like Lyme and mold illness do not work like they told us.Liev Dalton and Jacob Diaz join me on this episode to discuss what happens when terrain-based thinking collides with chronic diagnoses, parasite cleanses, and the wellness industry's obsession with magic bullets. Both of them walked away from systems that promised answers, Liev from licensed therapy, Jacob from organized religion, and ended up somewhere most practitioners never reach. Liev is a biochemist-turned-terrain educator whose work focuses on unlearning modern misconceptions and returning to simplicity. Jacob is a terrain-based Naturopathic Physician practicing in Queens, NYC, and the creator of the UnderCoverVirologist platform.Our conversation moves through Lyme, mold, AIDS, Crohn's, herpes, and the diagnostic loopholes that keep people cycling through tests until they find one that sticks. Along the way: why antibiotics appear to work, what helminth therapy reveals about deworming, and why translocation gets mistaken for transformation.Underneath it all is a thread about faith, coherence, and what changes when you stop trying to fix yourself.You'll Learn:[0:00] Introduction[7:53] The Jesus message that arrived mid-podcast[14:38] My daughter throwing up coagulated blood through a German new medicine lens[23:53] The Mandela effect, the black raven, and why the Bible keeps changing[40:09] The cat with four white paws and what suffering actually means[47:24] Praying with the cop who pulled me over for going 74 in a 55[55:03] How Liev tried to disprove Kaufman and ended up unleashed by his professors[1:08:31] Why boiling toxic water works, and what Pasteur got fundamentally wrong[1:26:52] Why chronic Lyme is a made-up diagnosis, and mold only heals in the forest[2:10:38] What herpes, AIDS, and STDs actually are, and why the cover story held[2:33:54] Why removing parasites causes disease, and what fenbendazole really doesRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Rethinking DNA: Examining the Evidence featuring Dr. Tom Cowan | YouTubeResources Mentioned:Dissolving Illusions by Suzanne Humphries | BookBitten by Kris Newby | BookThe Emperor's New Virus | DocumentaryFind more from Jacob and Liev:Jacob Diaz, Terrain U.V. | WebsiteLiev Dalton, Beyond Terrain | Website | YouTubeFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | Instagram | XThe Way Forward | InstagramDonate to The Way Forward here.The Way Forward is Sponsored By:PaleoValley: 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest source of collagen and essential amino acids. Sourced from grass-fed cows, this protein powder provides the building blocks for healthy joints, skin, and gut function—without fillers or artificial ingredients. Support the show and claim 15% off your PaleoValley order!Reconnect with the earth's natural charge and move naturally by using code FWRD10 for 10% off at Earth Runners.New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waived.

Told donor eggs after failed IVF? There is a category of testing that your fertility clinic does not run. We rarely run a stool test and find nothing. The IVF cycle did not work. Maybe it was poor response. Maybe it was canceled before retrieval. Maybe you got embryos and they arrested. Maybe the transfer failed. Your clinic looked at your numbers and told you donor eggs. In this episode, Sarah Clark walks through the gut pattern the Fab Fertile team sees in women who come to us after failed IVF with a donor egg recommendation, and why this pattern changes the picture before the next decision. What this episode covers: H. pylori. One of the most common findings in the women who come to us after failed IVF. It impairs absorption of iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, the nutrients that affect egg quality, thyroid function, and hormone production. It is passed back and forth between partners through saliva. If you have it, there is a strong chance your partner has it too. Parasites, giardia, blastocystis. Common findings. Rarely tested at the fertility clinic. Bacterial overgrowth, including streptococcus. Fungal overgrowth and dysbiosis. The reason chasing an anti-candida diet without testing moves you in circles. Elevated calprotectin. A signal of gut inflammation, often present in women with IBD, Crohn's, colitis, and women with no formal diagnosis. Elevated zonulin. A marker of intestinal permeability. The pattern we see after rounds of antibiotics, sinus infections, UTIs, birth control, and high stress. Why this matters before a donor egg decision: H. pylori impairs iron absorption. Ferritin reads low or low-normal. The clinic says iron is fine because the lab range starts around 15. The fertility-optimized range is closer to 50. Iron is foundational to egg quality. The oxygen carrying capacity to your follicles depends on it. B12 affects methylation, the process your body uses to produce the co-factors needed for egg maturation. Zinc affects ovulation and progesterone production. Chronic gut inflammation affects ovarian response to stimulation, implantation, and miscarriage risk. When your clinic looks at a canceled cycle, arrested embryos, or a failed transfer and recommends donor eggs, they are responding to the outcome. They are not asking what is driving the outcome. This episode is for the woman sitting with a donor egg recommendation who is not ready to agree before she understands what was actually evaluated. Next steps: Access the free guide: What Your Clinic Missed. It walks through the markers we review before a donor egg recommendation, including the thyroid panel, the iron panel with the fertility target, the gut testing your REI does not order, the inflammatory markers, and the male side. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED. Book a Functional Fertility Second Opinion. We will review your labs, your history, your full picture, and your partner's picture together. You will leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision should be informed by. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE. Or apply here. About the Host I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and  bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for weekly episodes on fertility optimization, IVF preparation, and the lab work your doctor probably isn't running. Timestamps [00:00] Told Donor Eggs After Failed IVF [01:00] Why the Fab Fertile Team Reviews Your Picture [02:00] H. pylori: The Most Common Gut Finding We See [03:00] Parasites, Streptococcus, and the Bacteria Most REIs Do Not Test [04:00] Why a Single Gut Test Without Fertility Context Misses the Picture [05:00] Iron, Ferritin, and the Fertility Range vs the Lab Range [06:00] B12, Methylation, and Egg Maturation [07:00] Zinc, Ovulation, and Progesterone [08:00] What Your Clinic Missed: The Markers Before a Donor Egg Recommendation [09:00] Why a Donor Egg Recommendation Responds to the Outcome, Not the Cause [10:00] The Functional Fertility Second Opinion: What the Call Covers

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Energized Health   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features John Jubilee — health researcher and creator of the 88-Day Protocol who, at 65 years old, just set a world record bench pressing 555 pounds 14 times. He's spent 29 years measuring over 50,000 people, and in all that time, hasn't even found five who were properly hydrated.   John breaks down why drinking more water isn't solving anything, why cellular dehydration is the root cause of virtually every illness and disease (from Lyme and Crohn's to ED, low testosterone, joint degeneration, and hormone imbalances), and the simple protocol that's reversing what doctors call irreversible.   If you're tired of being told to manage your symptoms and ready to actually fix the root cause, this is the episode you've been waiting for.    

Ileocolic resection is one of the most common operations performed for Crohn's disease, yet the optimal approach to anastomotic construction and mesenteric management remains an active area of debate. From the configuration of the anastomosis to the extent of mesenteric excision, emerging evidence suggests that surgical technique may play a meaningful role in disease outcomes. Join Drs. Jared Hendren, Elissa Dabaghi, Joseph Trunzo, Ajaratu Keshinro, and David Rosen as they discuss methods for ileocolic anastomosis in Crohn's disease while reviewing the latest literature.Hosts: - Jared Hendren, MDInstitution: Department of General Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio- Elissa Dabaghi, MDInstitution: Department of General Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio- Joseph Trunzo, MDInstitution: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OhioX/Twitter @joseph_trunzo- Ajaratu Keshinro, MDInstitution: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OhioX/Twitter- @AJKesh- David Rosen, MDInstitution: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OhioX/Twitter- @davidrrosenmdLearning Objectives: By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:1.     Evaluate the evidence for the Kono-S anastomosis in reducing postoperative recurrence after ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease2.     Describe the role of the mesentery in driving recurrence and discuss how mesenteric-targeting surgical approaches may influence outcomes3.     Interpret the results of recent randomized controlled trials on extended mesenteric excision and apply them to surgical decision-making in ileocolic resection for Crohn's diseasePlease visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

There's a famous plague known as "the dancing plague" that infected over 400 people in Europe, over 500 years ago, and medical historians are still unsure what caused it. However, there are some strong suspicions that it was a mold realted illness due to what old can do to humans. It can affects your skin, eyes, nervous system, brain, immune system and even destroy your gut; and mold is in up to 70% of US homes, causing problems for you, right now.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The dancing plague of 1518 What happened to the town's people What may have caused the dancing plague How mold might be making you sick today How to heal from mold illness   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Dr. Deb Muth 00:04What if the future of healing isn’t about replacing cells, but about teaching your body how to heal itself again? We keep hearing the words stem cells and exoomes thrown around like they’re interchangeable, but they’re not. One is regulated, controversial, and often misunderstood. The other is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting communication systems in human biology. Dr. Deb Muth 00:33And here’s the real question no one’s asking. Are we actually regenerating tissue or are we just stimulating the body to remember how it used to heal? Tired of being told your labs are normal, but you still feel terrible? At Serenity Healthcare Center, we don’t chase symptoms. We find the root cause. hormones, gut health, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, brain fog. Dr. Deb Muth 01:02We use cuttingedge functional and regenerative medicine to get you real answers and a real path forward. This isn’t your average doctor’s office. This is medicine the way it was meant to be practiced. You deserve to feel like yourself again. Visit serenityhealthcarecenter.com to book your appointment today. Let us help you heal from the inside out. Dr. Deb Muth 01:28Welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness Now. I’m Dr. Deb, your host. And if you’ve been following regenerative medicine, you’ve probably noticed the confusion. Patients are asking me every week, are exoomes stem cells? Are stem cells legal in the United States? I heard the FDA is shutting down all these clinics. Can I even get this therapy? Do I have to leave the country for treatment? Today, we’re cutting through the noise. This episode is not hype. Dr. Deb Muth 01:54It’s not sales. It’s education so you can understand the science, the regulatory reality, and the clinical difference between stem cell therapy and exoome therapy. And here’s what I want you to know right up front. Yes, these therapies are being used in the United States every single day. Yes, they’re being offered by highly trained physicians in integrative and regenerative medicine clinics across the country. Dr. Deb Muth 02:22Some are being used in FDA registered clinical trials. Some are being used in observational studies and some are being used in clinical practice under physician discretion. The landscape is nuanced and you deserve to understand it. So, grab your cup of coffee or tea and settle in for a deep dive into the most understood therapies in regenerative medicine. Dr. Deb Muth 02:43what they actually are, how they work, the regulatory landscape, and how they might support your body’s natural healing capacity. Let’s talk wellness now. So, let me start by asking you something. When you hear the word stem cell, what do you picture? Most people imagine damaged tissues magically regenerating or a torn meniscus growing back, cartilage reforming it into an arthritic joint or damaged brain tissue being replaced with healthy new beautiful cells. It’s a beautiful vision. Dr. Deb Muth 03:15And while it’s not quite that simple, the reality is actually more sophisticated and honestly more beautiful. Stem cells are powerful and they absolutely work, but the way they work and the mechanism by which they support healing is far more elegant and more so than most people really understand. And if you’re going to invest in regenerative therapy, you deserve to understand what you’re actually receiving. Dr. Deb Muth 03:44So, let’s start at the beginning. What are stem cells? At their core, stem cells are undifferentiated cells. That means they haven’t yet decided what they want to be when they grow up. Unlike a heart cell or a skin cell or a bone cell which have already committed to a specific function, stem cells exist in this beautiful state of potential. Dr. Deb Muth 04:05They have two remarkable abilities. First, they can self-renew. They can make copies of themselves, maintaining a reserve of these powerful cells throughout your lifetime. Second, they can differentiate under the right conditions. They can transform into specialized cell types. Bone cells, cartilage cells, nerve cells, muscle cells, even blood cells. Dr. Deb Muth 04:27This is why they’ve captured the imagination of the medical world. The potential is extraordinary. Now, there are several types of stem cells and understanding the differences matters tremendously for both understanding how they work and understanding how they’re regulated. Adult mezzenymal stem cells. We call these MSC’s are the most commonly used regenerative medicine. Dr. Deb Muth 04:54These come from bone marrow, atapost tissue, that’s fat, and other adult sources. They’re what we can call multi-potent, meaning they can become several types of cells, but not every type. A bone marrow stem cell isn’t going to become a brain cell, for instance. It has potential but it’s directed potential. Dr. Deb Muth 05:19Then we have perinatal stem cells. These come from umbilical cord blood cord tissue or something called Wharton’s jelly which is the gelatinous substance inside the umbilical cord. These cells are younger, more potent, and research by Weiss and colleagues published in stem cells back in 2006 showed that Wharton’s jelly derived MSC’s have superior proliferation and differentiation potential compared to bone marrow derived cells. Dr. Deb Muth 05:48They’re like comparing a 20-year-old athlete to a 50-year-old athlete. Both can perform, but one has more reserve capacity, more vigor, and more regenerative potential. And this isn’t this is very important because the perinatal sources umbilical cord tissue Wharton’s jelly amniotic tissue these are what many regenerative medicine clinics in the United States are using today and they’re using them because these tissues are incredibly rich in not just stem cells but growth factors cytoines and exoomes. Dr. Deb Muth 06:21Then there are embryionic stem cells. These are pur potent and they become any cell type in the body, but they’re highly regulated, ethically controversial, and honestly, they’re not being used in clinical practice in the United States outside of the very specific FDA approved research trials. Dr. Deb Muth 06:41So, when clinics talk about stem cell therapy, they’re almost never talking about embryionic stem cells. Now, here’s where it gets interesting and this is the part that changes everything about how we understand regenerative medicine. When you receive stem cell therapy, let’s say someone injects umbilical cord derived messenymal stem cells into your arthritic knee, those cells do not typically engraft or become new tissue in any permanent way. Dr. Deb Muth 07:12They don’t set up shop in your joint and start cracking out new cartilage cells for the rest of your life. So what are they actually doing then? Well, in 2011, researchers Arnold Arnold Kaplan and Dennis Korea published a landmark paper in stem cells translational medicine that fundamentally changed how we understand MSC therapy. Dr. Deb Muth 07:35They proposed that we should stop calling memal stem cells and start calling them medicinal signaling cells. Why? Well, because their primary therapeutic benefit doesn’t come from what they become. It comes from what they secrete. Think of stem cells as incredibly sophisticated biological pharmacies. When you inject them into damaged tissue, that arthritic knee, that inflamed autoimmune condition, that injured brain, that don’t just sit there passively, they sense the environment. Dr. Deb Muth 08:07They detect inflammation. They recognize the tissue damage and they understand that the immune dysregulation is present and they see that and respond. They start pumping out hundreds of bioactive molecules, growth factors that tell your cells to repair and rebuild, cytoines that modulate inflammation, chemocines that recruit your body’s own healing cells to the area. Dr. Deb Muth 08:32And these tiny membranes bound packages called extracellular vesicles, including exosomes, which we’re going to talk about extensively today as well. These secreted factors are giving instructions to your native cells. They’re saying, “Let’s reduce inflammation. Let’s modulate your immune response. Let’s promote angioenesis. Dr. Deb Muth 08:53” That’s the formation of new blood vessels, bringing nutrients and oxygen. Let’s stimulate your own resident stem cells to wake up and get to work. Reduce cell death in damaged tissue and restore normal cellular function. This is called paracrine signaling. It’s the cellto cell communication. And this is where the real therapeutic power lives. Dr. Deb Muth 09:14The stem cells themselves, many of them die within days to weeks, but the cascade of healing they trigger, the signals they send, the programs they activate in your own cells, those effects can last for months or even years. Now, this understanding is crucial because it explains why both stem cell therapy and exoo therapy can be effective. Dr. Deb Muth 09:38The stem cells are powerful not because they become new tissue but because of the signals they send and exoomes are those signals isolated and concentrated. The biggest misconception in regenerative medicine is that stem cells replace tissue and in reality they coach healing more than they become healing. They’re biological educators teaching your body to remember how it used to heal before chronic inflammation, toxicity, and disease turned off all those programs. Dr. Deb Muth 10:12So if stem cells don’t exactly end graft and become the new tissue, if their power is in their signaling and then next logical question is why do we need the cells at all? Well, if we could isolate the messengers themselves, what if we could deliver just the communication systems without any of the complexity of the living cells? Well, that’s exactly what exosomes are. Dr. Deb Muth 10:38And they represent the cutting edge of regenerative medicine. So, let me paint you a picture of how cells actually communicate. Because for most medical history, we had it wrong. For decades, textbooks taught us that cells talk to each other in two basic ways. through direct contact like shaking hands or releasing signaling molecules that floated through the extracellular space like messages in bottles, simple chemical messages. Dr. Deb Muth 11:09But in the 1980s and 90s, researchers started discovering something far more sophisticated. cells were releasing these tiny membrane bound packages like a biological FedEx envelope kind of you know it was filled with complex specific cargo and these packages could travel through the blood cross the barriers that normally keep things out like bloodb brain barrier and deliver their contents to distant cells with remarkable precision. Dr. Deb Muth 11:38These are called extracellular vesicles. And exoomes are one of the most therapeutic important types. So what exactly are exosomes? Well, they’re nanosized vesicles, typically 30 to 150 nanome in diameter. To put that into perspective, a human hair is about 100,000 nanometers wide. These are incredible and most impossibly tiny. Dr. Deb Muth 12:09They’re released by virtually all cells in the body, but the most therapeutically interesting exoomes come from mezenymal stem cells. And those medicinal signaling cells we just discussed. And according to a landmark review of Raposo and Stervogal, they published in the journal of cell biology in 2013, exoomes are not cellular debris. They’re not waste products. Dr. Deb Muth 12:35They are precisely engineered communication vesicles or vehicles. Think of them as sophisticated delivery systems carefully packed, carefully labeled, and sent to specific destinations. very specific instructions. Inside each of these exoomes, you’ll find an incredibly sophisticated payload. They are microRNAs. These are small RNA molecules that can literally turn genes off or on in the recipient cells. Dr. Deb Muth 13:06They can tell a cell to start making more collagen, to reduce inflammatory proteins, to activate repair programs that have been shut down by chronic disease for a very long time. There are messenger RNAs, actual templates for protein production. And exoome can deliver these instructions for making healing proteins. There are proteins themselves, growth factors, cytoines, enzymes, all the molecular tools a cell needs to heal. Dr. Deb Muth 13:34And there are lipids, specialized fats that help the exoome membrane fuse with targeted cells, delivering the cargo inside. When an exoome reaches its target cell, it can either fuse the cell membrane and deliver its contents directly inside like a Trojan horse, or it can bind to surface receptors and trigger signaling cascades, setting off a chain reaction of healing responses. Dr. Deb Muth 14:01Either way, it’s delivering very specific targeted instruction. And here’s what makes this so powerful. Those instructions are tailored to what this recipient cell actually needs. So, let me give you some concrete examples of what the research actually shows because this is where it really gets exciting. When researchers inject MSC derived exoomes into hearts that had experienced eskeeia, reprofusion, injury, that’s damaged blood flow being cut off and then being restored. Dr. Deb Muth 14:36Kind of like what happens during a heart attack. Something remarkable happened. A study by Lei and colleagues published in stem cell research in 2010 showed that exoomes significantly reduced the size of the damaged area, reduced inflammatory cytoines that drive tissue destruction and promoted tissue repair signaling. The exoomes were telling the heart cells stop the inflammatory cascade, activate your survival programs and repair the damage. Dr. Deb Muth 15:06In cartilage research, tow and colleagues published work in biioaterials in 2017 showing that exosomes derived from MSC’s could promote cartilage regeneration in osteoarthritis models. And the exoomes carried specific microRNAs that told condondroytes cartilage cells to proliferate and make more extracellular matrix, the structural framework of healthy cartilage. Dr. Deb Muth 15:30for autoimmune conditions. Research by Blazic and colleagues in Frontiers in Immunology in 2014 demonstrated that MSC derived exoomes could shift immune cell behavior from pro pro-inflammatory to regulatory. They could take an overactive self-attacking immune system and restore balance and promote tolerance. And perhaps most exciting brain research, a study by Zinn and colleagues published in the journal of extracellular vesicles in 2013 showed that MSC derived exoomes could cross the bloodb brain barrier. Dr. Deb Muth 16:07That protective shield around your brain that normally keep things out and promote neurological recovery in stroke models. They reduced brain inflammation, promoted neuroplasticity, supported the formation of neural connections, and for mitochondrial dysfunction, which underlies so many chronic conditions, Morrison and colleagues published research and scientific reports in 2017 showing that MSC derived exoomes can actually deliver functional mitochondria or mitochondrial components to damaged cells. They’re not Dr. Deb Muth 16:40just sending instructions, they’re sending spare parts. They’re restoring the cellular powerhouses to produce energy. So why are exoomes fundamentally different from stem cells? Well, exoomes contain no living cells. They can’t replicate. They can’t end graph. And they have virtually no risk of immune rejection or tumor formation. Dr. Deb Muth 17:03Concerns that exist elevate rarely with cellular therapies. They’re essentially biological software updates for your cells. As Fineian Pitiger wrote in their seinal review in stem cells in 2017, MSC derived exoomes represent the active ingredient of stem cell therapy delivered in a cellfree format. That’s the key insight in the in the therapeutic benefit of stem cells and it comes from what they excrete. Dr. Deb Muth 17:33Then exoomes are the secretion isolated, concentrated, and standardized. From a practical clinical standpoint, exoomes offer several compelling advantages. First, consistency. Because exoomes can be isolated, characterized, and standardized, each dose can be remarkably consistent. With living stem cells, there’s variability based on donor age, health status, processing methods, and one batch may be robust, but another might be weaker. Dr. Deb Muth 18:05With exoomes, you can measure the content, measure the potency, and ensure the quality control. Second is storage. Exoomes can be liophalized. They can be freeze-dried and stored at room temperature or refrigerated for extended periods. Stem cells require cryopreserv preservation, careful freezing, careful thawing. They’re fragile. Dr. Deb Muth 18:31Exoomes are remarkably stable. And third, their safety profile. Without living cells, the risk of adverse imunological reactions is dramatically lower. You’re not introducing foreign cells that your immune system might recognize and attack. You’re introducing molecular messages. Fourth is scalability. You can harvest millions, even billions of exoomes from stem cell cultures without ever injecting the cells themselves. Dr. Deb Muth 19:01And you can produce large quantities, standardize them, and make them available to patients. Now, there is a caution here in doing this. The scalability can produce rogue cells, and we want to be cautious of that. So, here’s what I need you to understand. Exoomes don’t force healing. They remind the body how healing works. Dr. Deb Muth 19:24They’re not replacing damaged cells. They’re re-educating the cells you already have. They’re turning back time on the biological programs that got turned off by inflammation, toxicity, trauma, time, and chronic disease. Your body knows how to heal. It’s done its entire life. Every cut that closed, every bone that mended, every infection you fought off, your body orchestrated that healing. Dr. Deb Muth 19:51The problem is that chronic disease, chronic inflammation, toxic exposures, poor nutrition, stress, all of these things disrupt the communication networks that coordinate healing. And exoomes restore that communication. They’re like rebooting a computer that’s frozen. They reset the system and remind it how it’s supposed to function. All right. Dr. Deb Muth 20:14So, this would not be complete if we didn’t talk about regulation because this is where a lot of confusion exists. And I want you to be given a real picture. Not fear-mongering, not pretending. There aren’t regulatory considerations, but the actual practical reality of how regenerative medicine is practiced in the United States today. Dr. Deb Muth 20:38Here’s what you need to understand. The FDA regulates these therapies and they have specific frameworks, but there’s important nuances between regulatory text enforcement priorities and actual clinical practice. And there are also state level regulations that provide additional pathways. The FDA regulates human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue based products. Dr. Deb Muth 21:05We call them HCT/PPS under two main pathways. Section 361 products are those that meet specific criteria. They’re minimally manipulated, intended for homologous use, meaning these tissues perform the same basic function in the recipient as it did in the donor. They’re not combined with non-tissue components and they’re either autotogus, meaning they come from your own tissue, or they have had minimal systemic effect. Dr. Deb Muth 21:38An example of a clear 361 procedure, your doctor harvests your own bone marrow, we call this PRP, performs minimally processing to or uh perform Yeah. performs minimal processing to concentrate the stem cells through a centriuge and injects it into your arthritic knee the same day. That’s autogus same day but minimally manipulated. Dr. Deb Muth 22:04This is unquestionably legal and is being done in regenerative medicine clinics across the country every single day. So there’s section 351 where products are those that don’t meet all the section 361 criteria. They’re classified as drugs or biologic products and they require FDA approval through clinical trials. Dr. Deb Muth 22:27Now here’s where this gets more nuanced. There are regenerative medicine clinics across the United States using stem cell and exoome therapies in different contexts. First FDA registered clinical trials. These are formal research studies with investigational new drug applications. Patients enroll in trials. They sign informed consents. Dr. Deb Muth 22:48They receive therapies as part of their structured research protocols. And this is completely legal and represents the gold standard for gathering evidence. Second is observational studies and registry programs. Many clinics are collecting systemic data on patient outcomes using these therapies even outside the FDA trials. Dr. Deb Muth 23:12They’re documenting results, tracking safety, and contributing to the growing body of clinical evidence. Third, there’s clinical practice under physician discretion. There are physicians using these therapies based on their own clinical judgment informed consent from patients and their interpretation of the regulatory framework particularly around minimal manipulation and homologous use. Dr. Deb Muth 23:34Now there are also state regulations that provide additional legal frameworks. So, for example, Florida has enacted the Right to Try Act and specific regenerative medicine legislation that allows physicians to offer certain stem cell therapies under the state oversight. Utah has passed similar legislation creating pathways for regenerative medicine products. Dr. Deb Muth 23:57And these state laws recognize that patients should have access to potentially beneficial therapies, particularly when used by trained physicians with appropriate informed consent. The regulatory question often centers around are these products minimally manipulated. Some products clearly are not. They’ve been cultured. Dr. Deb Muth 24:20They’ve been expanded in laboratories and those require FDA approval that they don’t have. The FDA has appropriately shut down clinics using those products. But there are other products that undergo processing that many physicians and manufacturers argue constitutes minimal manipulation. And these tissues are cleared, potentially fragmented or particulated to make them more suitable for injection, preserved using methods like cryopreservation or liophalization and packaged. Dr. Deb Muth 24:54But the cells are not cultured or expanded in the laboratory. The FDA has issued guidance suggesting that many of these processing steps constitute more than manipul minimal manipulation. But many physicians, particularly those who specialized in regenerative medicine for years, disagree with that interpretation and they believe that the processing qualifies as minimal manipulation and that the product should fall under section 361 when used for homologous purposes. Dr. Deb Muth 25:24Is there regulatory debate? Absolutely. The FDA and some clinicians have different interpretations of what constitutes minimal manipulation. But here’s the practical reality. There are hundreds of well-trained, bore certified physicians across the United States offering these therapies every single day. Dr. Deb Muth 25:42They’re doing so based on their understanding of the regulations, their clinical experience, their commitment to patient safety, and their belief that these therapies can help people who have exhausted conventional options. The FDA’s enforcement priorities have focused primarily on the most problematic cases. Clin clinics making blatant disease cure claims, products with documented safety issues, clear cases of cellular expansion and culture, or clinics operating with no medical oversight. Dr. Deb Muth 26:15Reputable regenerative medicine physicians are using products from companies that provide comprehensive documentation of their processing methods. third-party sterility testing, certificates of analysis showing bioactive content, and quality control measures that meet or exceed industry standards. Now, let me be very clear about something. Dr. Deb Muth 26:36Quality matters enormously. Not all stem cells and exoome products are created equal. Research by Burger and colleagues published in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine in 2021 analyzed 12 commercially available stem cell products and found that many contained zero viable cells, high levels of bacteria, endotoxins and inconsistent growth factor concentrations. Dr. Deb Muth 27:01This is why the company providing these biologic matters tremendously. You want products from manufacturers who provide transport documentation in sourcing and processing. Conduct third-party testing and sterility and potency. Offer certificates of analysis for each batch. Use standardized validated processing protocols. Dr. Deb Muth 27:24Have quality control measures that ensure consistency and don’t make outrageous cure claims or promise. The best regenerative medicine physician carefully vet their suppliers. They don’t use products from companies making unrealistic promises. They use products from manufacturers who are transparent, scientifically rigorous, and committed to quality. Dr. Deb Muth 27:46Now, you specifically ask about homologous use and collagen defects. So, let me address this directly for you. Under the FDA guidance, homologous use means the tissue performs the same basic function in the recipient as in the donor. So for connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia, all of that which are collagenrich structures using MSC’s or their derivatives could be considered homologous use. Dr. Deb Muth 28:17MSC’s in their native environment provide structural support to produce extracellular matrix including collagen. Using them to support healing in damaged collagen rich tissues like arthritic joints, torn tendons or degenerative ligaments is arguably the same basic function. So using exoomes derived from MSC’s to support collagen synthesis reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing in the same structures. Dr. Deb Muth 28:46Many practitioners argue this also qualifies as homologous use because you’re supporting the structure and function that MSC’s would naturally support. So here’s the bottom line on the regulatory reality. Regenerative medicine is available in the United States. It’s being offered by highly trained physicians in integrative and regenerative medicine clinics across the country. Dr. Deb Muth 29:11Some therapies are offered in FDA registered clinics and some are offered in observational studies. Some are offered in clinical practice under physician discretion, informed consent, and careful attention to safety. The regulatory landscape is evolving. There are ongoing discussions both federally and state levels about creating clearer pathways for these therapies. Dr. Deb Muth 29:32So, if you choose to go down this road, you want to work with physicians who understand the regulations, who use quality products from reputable manufacturers with rigorous testing and documentation, who are transparent about what they’re using and why, who discuss the current regulatory landscape honestly with you, and who prioritize your safety and truly informed consent above all else. Dr. Deb Muth 29:55This is not a lawless wild wild west. But it is also not as simple as everything is legal and unavailable. It’s a nuanced landscape that requires ethical knowledge. And these practitioners that have this knowledge have got to provide informed patients who understand both the potential benefits and the current regulatory context. Dr. Deb Muth 30:17So let’s have some fun here. Let’s talk about what really matters to you that are listening and that’s what conditions are being supported with these therapies. What does the research show and what are clinicians seeing in actual practice with patients? Because here’s what’s really important. We have both published research evidence and extensive clinical experience. Dr. Deb Muth 30:38And when the two align, that’s when we can feel confident and comfortable about using these approaches. So, let’s start where we have the most substantial evidence. joint health and muscularkeeletal conditions. For arthritis, we have good data. A systemic review by Tan and colleagues published in arthritis research and therapy in 2021 analyzed 20 randomized controlled trials in MSC therapy for knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Deb Muth 31:05They found significant improvements in pain and function particularly in mild to moderate disease. What’s really interesting is when researchers start analyzing whether it was the cells themselves or their secreted factors doing the work. They found that exoomeenriched preparations showed similar benefits to whole cell therapy. Dr. Deb Muth 31:26Now towen colleagues in the biioaterials paper from 2017 demonstrated that MSC derived exoomes could promote cartilage matrix synthesize and reduce inflammation markers. The exoomes carried microarnas that told cartilage cells to make more collagen and proteoglycans, the building blocks of healthy cartilage. Dr. Deb Muth 31:49In clinical practice, physicians are seeing patients with knee, hip, shoulder, and spinal arthritis, experiencing reduced pain, improved function, better motility, and in some cases, measurable improvements in their tissue. I want to share a story here with you because back in 2006, my husband was injured at work. Some of you might have heard me tell this story before. Dr. Deb Muth 32:11Um, he broke two discs in his back and underwent surgery very early on when we started using stem cells. They had put cages and plates in and they used MSC’s to put inside the cage to create a hardened bone so that he could have a fusion and hopefully not have any pain. At the time, what the physician didn’t realize or mistakenly did was he did not put any human bone mixed with these dead cadaavver bone MSC’s. Dr. Deb Muth 32:42And so the MSC’s never grew. They didn’t have anything to grow by. So the plates and the screws just kind of went back and forth for six months before he could see another physician that would look at him differently and understand what actually happened. That was very early on. Today we know so much more than we did before. Dr. Deb Muth 33:01Fast forward to 2014 when my husband was having problems and he couldn’t feel his legs, he couldn’t feel his feet. We decided to undergo uh exoo and stem cell therapy again and we saw a physician in Florida who harvested cells from his bone marrow and his blood and his fat and mixed that all together and then put that back into the back. Dr. Deb Muth 33:27and he had tremendous benefit from it. So, I tell this story because I want you to see the trajectory of how long this has been going on that we’ve been using this and we’re learning as we’re going and things are changing rapidly in this in this world. And so, what we know today and what I’m teaching you today may very well change in a month or six months or a year from now, but we have the foundation at least to understand what is helpful, what is not right now. Dr. Deb Muth 33:54But just be aware that if you’re embarking on exoome or stem cell therapy or MSC’s that you understand that this terrain is going to change. So back to my conversation about what other things can we treat? Well, we can treat tendon and ligament injuries, chronic tennis elbow, Achilles tendonopathy, rotator cuff tears, chronic planter fasciitis. Dr. Deb Muth 34:17These were researched by PA and colleagues in the American Journal of Sports Medicine in 2017 and it showed that bone marrow concentrate injections resulted in improved pain and function compared to steroid injections. Now this mechanism appears to be enhanced collagen remodeling and reduced chronic inflammation. Dr. Deb Muth 34:39These are structural collagenrich tissues using MSC’s or their derivatives for structural support which makes biological sense. It’s homologous use. It’s similar. So clinically we’re seeing athletes, active adults and people with chronic pain who failed physically um failed physical therapy, failed conservative treatments finding relief in this functional uh improvement in this functional world that we live in today. Dr. Deb Muth 35:07So, I want to be clear about what we’re doing here for joint and muscularkeeletal issues. We’re not growing completely new cartilage from scratch or severely destroyed joints. We’re not magically regenerating tissues that’s been gone for decades. That’s not possible here. What you’re doing when you’re using MSSE’s and exoomes is supporting the body’s natural ability to repair, reducing inflam inflammation and damage, and we’re driving progressive degeneration uh or we’re stopping the progressive degeneration. By reducing the Dr. Deb Muth 35:41inflammatory damage, we’re stimulating resonant stem cells that have been dormant. We’re improving blood flow and uh uh oxygen to the tissues like cartilage and tendons. and we’re organizing the body to start creating its own quality collagen as it heals. So, it’s a regenerative support, not a tissue replacement. Dr. Deb Muth 36:07But for many people, this support is lifechanging. So, let’s talk about autoimmune disorders now because this is one of the most exciting and unrecognized applications. autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, MS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto’s, they all involve the immune system and the immune system is deregulated. Dr. Deb Muth 36:30And so basically your immune system is seeing this tissue as foreign and it’s attacking it. These MSC’s and their exoomes have profound immune modulatory properties. They don’t suppress the immune system like steroids or imunosuppressive drugs. They modulate it helping to restore balance. So for rheumatoid arthritis, research by Weang and colleagues in stem cells translational medicine in 2016 showed that MSC derived exoomes could shift the balance of immune cells, reducing pro-inflammatory TH7 cells that drive joint disruption uh and increase Dr. Deb Muth 37:08regulatory TE-C cells that maintain immune tolerance. So for MS, a clinical trial by Kasus and colleagues published in archives of neurology back in 2010 evaluated autotogus MSC therapy and MS patients and they found evidence of reduced disease activity, improved neurological function and decreased inflammatory uh lesions on MRI scans. Dr. Deb Muth 37:34The proposed mechanism is MSC’s and their exoomes reduce inflammatory cytoine production promote regulatory imu immune populations support remination of damaged nerves that is rebuilding the protective coating around the nerve fibers and it reduces bloodb brain barrier permeability which prevents immune cells from attacking their brain and spinal cord. Dr. Deb Muth 38:02And so for inflammatory bowel disease, the research by Barnholm uh sorry Barnhorn and colleagues in gut in 2020 showed that MS cell MSC derived extracellular vesicles could support mucosal healing and reduce inflammation in the gut lining. They appeared to restore intestinal barrier function, healing that leaky gut and modulating local immune responses. Dr. Deb Muth 38:30So in clinical practice, physicians are seeing patients with autoimmune conditions, experiencing reduced disease flares, decreasing the need for imunosuppressive medications, improving energy and quality of life, and in some cases extending periods of remission. But here’s what I want you to understand. Dr. Deb Muth 38:52When you see these therapies for autoimmune conditions, we are supporting immune regulation and reducing inflammatory damage. We are not treating or curing the disease in a conventional sense. These therapies work best as part of a comprehensive functional medicine approach that also addresses gut health because 70% of your immune system lives in your gut and environmental triggers like mold, heavy metals, chemical toxins that can drive autoimmune responses, chronic infections that can trigger immune disregulation, stress and nervous system imbalance. And Dr. Deb Muth 39:29these nutritional deficiencies are necessary to help improve the immune function. So regenerative therapy without addressing root causes is like bailing water out of your boat without plugging the hole. You might get temporary relief, but the underlying problem still remains. So let’s talk about neurological conditions. Dr. Deb Muth 39:52And this is where the science gets truly fascinating. for traumatic brain injury and concussion. Research by Zang and colleagues in the Journal of Neurot Trauma in 2015 showed that MSC derived exoomes could reduce brain inflammation, promote neuroplasticity, that’s the brain’s ability to rewire itself and improve cognitive outcomes in animal models. Dr. Deb Muth 40:17The exoomes crossed the bloodb brain barrier, delivered neuroprotective proteins and microRNAs. They reduced inflammation, supported mitochondrial function in injured neurons and promoted both new blood vessels from new blood formation and neurogenesis and the birth of new neurons occurred. Neurological recovery requires a multi-systematic approach. Dr. Deb Muth 40:42Exoomes may support neural repair, but they work best combined with hormone optimization, growth hormone, testosterone, thyroid, pregnnolone, mitochondrial support compounds like NAD, CoQ10, PQQ, carnitine, all of those things that we use traditionally in functional medicine. Now for stroke recovery, there was research by Zinn and colleagues in the journal of extracellular vesicles that showed MSC derived exoomes reduced the size of brain damage and improved neurological recovery in animal models. There was a Dr. Deb Muth 41:19Parkinson’s disease study done by Kimoji and colleagues in the movement disorders in 2018 that suggested that MSSE derived exoomes could support dopamineergic neuron survival and those are the cells that die in Parkinson’s and it can help to reduce neuroinflammation. Clinically, physicians are seeing improvements in patients with postconussion syndrome, chronic traumatic brain injury, early stage cognitive decline, and other neurodeenerative conditions. Dr. Deb Muth 41:52These are not cures, but meaningful improvements in cognitive function, mood, energy, and quality of life. Now, let’s talk about autism spectrum disorder very carefully here because this is a very sensitive but very important topic for families. There have been several clinical trials that have explored MSC therapy for autism. Dr. Deb Muth 42:16Liv and colleagues published research in stem cell translational medicine in 2013 showing improvements in social interaction, communication, and behavioral symptoms in children with ASD who received cord blood MSC’s. Dawson and colleagues in 2017 conducted randomized trial autotogus cord blood infusion and found modest improvements in social communication particularly in children with higher baseline immune dysregulation. Dr. Deb Muth 42:47The proposed mechanisms for modulation of neuroinflammation support the mitochondrial function because many children with autism show evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction, reduction of oxidative stress, improvement in gut brain access dysfunction and modulation of immune dysregulation. In clinical practice, some physicians are seeing improvements in some children, better eye contact, increased language development, reduced sensory sensitivities, improved social engagement, but responses vary significantly, and we cannot predict which children will benefit most. So for Dr. Deb Muth 43:26families considering regenerative approaches for autism, these therapies are supporting the body’s healing mechanisms, reducing neuroinflammation, supporting cellular energy production, modulating immune function. These should only be considered as part of a comprehensive biomedical approach that includes dietary interventions to address food sensitivities, support gut health, environmental toxin removal, particularly heavy metals and chemical exposures, gut healing protocols with targeted probiotics and nutrients, Dr. Deb Muth 44:00metabolic testing and targeted supplementation, and evidence-based on behavioral and developmental therapies. These therapies should only be pursued with practitioners who are honest about what we know and what we don’t know and who follow rigorous safety protocols who never promise cures and who view regenerative medicine as a tool in the comprehensive healing strategy, not a standalone miracle. Dr. Deb Muth 44:26Not only that, these therapies will most likely need to be given several times over the course of this person’s lifetime, possibly even on an annual basis. And this is really important because it is not a oneandone. It is not a one-sizefits-all, and it needs to be looked at as a long-term option for working with autism. So, since we’re looking at stem cells versus exoomes, living cells, with stem cell therapy, you’re receiving living cells that can survive in your body for days to weeks. Dr. Deb Muth 45:02With exoome therapy, there are no living cells, just biological messages they would have sent. So, replication stem cells can potentially replicate. Although therapeutically this happens minimally, exoomes cannot replicate. They deliver the cargo and then they are cleared by your body. With stem cells, it’s primarily paracrine signaling. Dr. Deb Muth 45:28They’re coaching your cells to heal. With exoomes, it’s pure signaling, pure reprogramming your cells without any cellular component. Stem cells as we talked about can be autotogus from your own bone fat, blood or um bone marrow or allergenic from umbilical cord tissue or Wharton’s jelly. Dr. Deb Muth 45:50Exoomes are typically derived from cultured MSC’s often from umbilical cord or bone marrow sources and both can be given by local injection for targeted treatment of joints and tissues and exoomes can be given intravenously for whole body systemic support. both have um low immun immunogicity. I can’t say that word today. Dr. Deb Muth 46:17But exoomes have even lower risk since they contain no cellular material. Now, it’s absolutely critical for you to understand that there are massive quality differences. We’ve talked about this earlier. I want you to be very aware of this and have a conversation with any of the practitioners that you’re considering undergoing this treatment with. Dr. Deb Muth 46:37Here is where it matters more than anything when you’re considering regenerative medicine, the quality of the products and the expertise of the practitioner. Because the reality is not all regenerative medicine products are created equal. We all know that when we take different supplements and not all practitioners understand these therapies at the same depth. Dr. Deb Muth 46:58You want to look for practitioners that are board certified or have some kind of specialized regenerative medicine training. You want to know their clinical experience. How much have they done these procedures? How long have they done this? You want honest communication about the evidence and the limitations in this. Dr. Deb Muth 47:17You want a comprehensive functional medicine approach to go along with these therapies. And you want somebody that’s transparent about their informed consent and their regulatory status. If you have people that are uh claiming that they can cure disease or giving you guarantees, that is not that is not a good practitioner to work with. Dr. Deb Muth 47:37If you have high pressure sales tactics, you need to decide today limited supply for a week. These are marketing manipulations. It’s not medical care. You want to be cautious of extremely low prices because quality regenerative products are expensive to source, process, and test. and store. And if somebody’s offering stem cells or exoomes for a few hundred dollars, seriously, you need to question the quality, the safety, and where they got this from. Dr. Deb Muth 48:09So before undergoing any regenerative therapy, make sure you’re having a very, very lengthy conversation with the person and so you truly understand exactly what you’re getting, how it’s going to be delivered, and what they’re going to do. If there’s one thing I want you to take away from today is that your body has remarkable capacity to heal when given the right biological signals and the right environment. Dr. Deb Muth 48:35Stem cells and exoomes are powerful tools for providing biological signaling that can reduce inflammation, modulate immune function, support tissue repair, and restore cellular communication that’s been disrupted by chronic disease and inflammation. These therapies are available in the United States through trained physicians working in FDA registered trials, observational studies, and clinical practice, and using quality products from manufacturers with rigorous testing and quality control. Dr. Deb Muth 49:04So before you invest in regenerative medicine, do your homework. Ask detailed questions about product quality and source. Verify the products come from reputable manufacturers with certificates of analysis, third-party testing. Work with experienced practitioners. And remember, no injection, no infusion, no biologic can overcome ongoing toxic exposure, chronic stress, poor nutrition, gut dysfunction, and inadequate sleep. Dr. Deb Muth 49:34True healing requires your body and you to actively participate in this healing. If you are unwilling to address the root causes and change the lifestyle factors that disrupted your health in the first place, the biologics can amplify your healing signals, but you have to create the internal environment where healing can actually happen. Dr. Deb Muth 49:56So, I hope this episode has helped you understand regenerative medicine more clearly. Share it with somebody who’s looking for healing beyond the conventional approaches. And until next time, this has been Let’s Talk Wellness Now. Have a blessed day. >> Welcome to Let’s Talk Wellness Now, where we bring expert insights directly to you. Dr. Deb Muth 50:16Please note that the views and information shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Let’s Talk Wellness Now, its management, or our partners. Each affiliate, sponsor, and partner is an independent entity with its own perspectives. Today’s content is provided forformational and educational purposes only and should not be considered specific advice, whether financial, medical, or legal. Dr. Deb Muth 50:41While we strive to present accurate and useful information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or relevance to your unique circumstances. We encourage you to consult with a qualified professional to address your individual needs. Your use of information from this broadcast is entirely at your own risk. Dr. Deb Muth 51:00By continuing to listen, you agree to indemnify and hold Let’s Talk Wellness Now and its associates harmless from any claims or damages arising from the use of this content. We may update this disclaimer at any time, and changes will take effect immediately upon posting or broadcast. Thank you for tuning in. We hope you find this episode both insightful and thought-provoking. Listener discretion is advised.The post Episode 265 – The Future of Healing: How Exosomes Re-Educate Your Body to Heal Itself first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss a study that was presented at a recent American Heart Association conference.  Learn about the potential connection between long-term melatonin use and heart failure.  Find out the right dosage for adults and children and what to look out for in melatonin supplements.  Discover other strategies, aside from the popular supplement for better sleep.  Watch us on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/cN8ahsaXC8oDr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.

La maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique sont les deux maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, appelées plus communément MICI. Dues à une dérégulation du système immunitaire, ces maladies se caractérisent par l'inflammation de la paroi d'une partie du tube digestif.  Pourquoi de plus en plus de personnes sont atteintes de la maladie de Crohn ou de la rectocolite hémorragique ? Pourquoi parle-t-on rarement des MICI ? Avec : Pr Julien Kirchgesner, gastroentérologue à l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine à Paris et directeur d'une équipe de recherche en épidémiologie à Sorbonne Université, spécialisé dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin   Retrouvez l'émission dans son intégralité iciMaladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin: améliorer la qualité de vie des patients

Epi 352 What autoimmune disease REALLY does to your body goes far beyond occasional fatigue or inflammation. In this episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we sit down with resilience coach and medical professional Nikolett Demeter from Pop Recovery to have an honest conversation about chronic illness, lupus, gut health, bariatric nutrition, inflammation, and what it actually feels like to live in a body that's constantly fighting itself. We talk about why autoimmune diseases like lupus, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' disease, and other chronic illnesses can leave people exhausted, struggling with brain fog, digestive issues, nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, and flare-ups that impact everyday life. Nikolett explains how inflammation works inside the body, why sleep and hydration matter more than most people realize, and how nutrition, protein intake, omega-3s, gut health, and stress management can help support healing and recovery. This conversation also dives into bariatric surgery recovery, vitamin deficiencies, immune system health, anti-inflammatory foods, hormone balance, and the powerful connection between the gut microbiome and overall wellness. Whether you're personally dealing with autoimmune disease or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of practical advice, emotional support, and real conversations about resilience and health. If you've been searching for ways to reduce chronic inflammation naturally, improve gut health, manage autoimmune symptoms, recover after bariatric surgery, or simply better understand chronic illness and fatigue, this episode is for you.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Beyond the Bends—Wounds, Stroke Recovery, Radiation Injury, and Performance. Nicole Garrett, founder and COO of Under Pressure Hyperbarics, details hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). She explains how HBOT treats divers' decompression sickness by recompressing nitrogen bubbles and reducing inflammation, and how therapeutic benefits depend on reaching adequate pressure (commonly around 2.0 atmospheres or more; diver treatment may begin at 2.8). Garrett describes HBOT's history, FDA-approved uses such as diabetic wound healing, radiation injury, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (often combined with steroids), and off-label use for stroke/TBI recovery, cognitive issues, autoimmune flares, Crohn's disease, athletic recovery, anti-aging research (including telomere findings), and adjunctive cancer care. She contrasts “soft” chambers with higher-pressure medical chambers, discusses treatment courses (often 10–60 sessions), safety and contraindications (ears, pneumothorax, retinal bubble procedures), and practical barriers like cost, insurance coverage, and facility/oxygen regulations.

La maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique sont les deux maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, appelés plus communément MICI. Dues à une dérégulation du système immunitaire, ces maladies se caractérisent par l'inflammation de la paroi d'une partie du tube digestif. Généralement diagnostiquées entre 20 et 30 ans, elles sont plus fréquentes dans les pays industrialisés. Quels sont les symptômes ? Comment se fait le diagnostic ? Quelle prise en charge existe ?     Parler de santé, c'est aussi faire sortir certaines maladies de l'anonymat: les rendre visibles, alors que pour beaucoup d'entre nous, leur nom sont inconnus et leurs symptômes ignorés et c'est aussi à cela que servent les journées mondiales ! Ce 19 mai, c'est précisément la journée mondiale des maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, les MICI : 4 lettres pour désigner la maladie de Crohn et la Rectocolite Hémorragique. 300.000 personnes concernées dans un pays comme la France, où près de 8.000 nouveaux diagnostics sont posés chaque année. Alors, on peut légitimement se demander pourquoi ? Comment expliquer que ces MICI et les patients soient en quelque sorte invisibilisés ? Pour comprendre :  il faut saisir la dimension taboue des symptômes et des complications possibles (diarrhées, douleurs, fistules, urgenterie, saignements...) et plus largement, la difficulté de parler ouvertement de ces organes - ceux de la sphère digestive (anus, rectum)- qui peuvent être directement affectés par les poussées inflammatoires.  Aujourd'hui, il n'existe pas de test de dépistage dédié pout le diagnostic, et côté explications, il s'agit plutôt d'un faisceau de facteurs : prédisposition génétique, rôle de l'environnement, déséquilibre du microbiote. Mieux connaitre ces maladies qui peuvent très lourdement impacter le quotidien, c'est important pour sortir de la stigmatisation et intégrer certaines habitudes alimentaires ou en termes de lutte contre le stress, qui vont permettre d'améliorer la qualité de vie.  Avec : Pr Julien Kirchgesner, gastroentérologue à l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine à Paris et directeur d'une équipe de recherche en épidémiologie à Sorbonne Université, spécialisé dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin Dr Innocent Ngo, gastroentérologue au Cabinet Médical Icare à Abidjan. Président de la Société Ivoirienne de Gastro Entérologie et d'Endoscopie Digestive (SIGEED). Président de la Société Africaine d'Hepato Gastro Entérologie (SAHGE). Reportage de Raphaëlle Constant. ► En fin d'émission, nous parlons des polluants qui entrent dans la composition de certains cosmétiques. Selon une étude publiée le  7 avril dans Environment International, par des chercheurs de l'Inserm de l'Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) et du CNRS, le fait de réduire l'usage des cosmétiques permettrait de diminuer rapidement l'exposition à certains produits chimiques et perturbateurs endocriniens, comme le bisphénol A. Interview de Claire Philippat, chercheuse Inserm.      Programmation musicale :  ► Michelle Michina – Omochi Croissant ► Bella Shmurda – Verily. 

On this week's episode, we were joined by the incredibly talented and inspiring Saxl Rose! You may have heard his saxophone work on tracks with Neck Deep, State Champs, Wiz Khalifa, and many more!We chatted with him about where his love for music first began, his days playing in a pop-punk band, how a Paramore cover helped him go viral, the many artists he's collaborated with over the years, him as a producer, his advocacy work for the Crohn's and Colitis foundation, and so much more!We had such a fantastic time talking with Saxl Rose, and we hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as we did!

La maladie de Crohn et la rectocolite hémorragique sont les deux maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, appelés plus communément MICI. Dues à une dérégulation du système immunitaire, ces maladies se caractérisent par l'inflammation de la paroi d'une partie du tube digestif. Généralement diagnostiquées entre 20 et 30 ans, elles sont plus fréquentes dans les pays industrialisés. Quels sont les symptômes ? Comment se fait le diagnostic ? Quelle prise en charge existe ?     Parler de santé, c'est aussi faire sortir certaines maladies de l'anonymat: les rendre visibles, alors que pour beaucoup d'entre nous, leur nom sont inconnus et leurs symptômes ignorés et c'est aussi à cela que servent les journées mondiales ! Ce 19 mai, c'est précisément la journée mondiale des maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin, les MICI : 4 lettres pour désigner la maladie de Crohn et la Rectocolite Hémorragique. 300.000 personnes concernées dans un pays comme la France, où près de 8.000 nouveaux diagnostics sont posés chaque année. Alors, on peut légitimement se demander pourquoi ? Comment expliquer que ces MICI et les patients soient en quelque sorte invisibilisés ? Pour comprendre :  il faut saisir la dimension taboue des symptômes et des complications possibles (diarrhées, douleurs, fistules, urgenterie, saignements...) et plus largement, la difficulté de parler ouvertement de ces organes - ceux de la sphère digestive (anus, rectum)- qui peuvent être directement affectés par les poussées inflammatoires.  Aujourd'hui, il n'existe pas de test de dépistage dédié pout le diagnostic, et côté explications, il s'agit plutôt d'un faisceau de facteurs : prédisposition génétique, rôle de l'environnement, déséquilibre du microbiote. Mieux connaitre ces maladies qui peuvent très lourdement impacter le quotidien, c'est important pour sortir de la stigmatisation et intégrer certaines habitudes alimentaires ou en termes de lutte contre le stress, qui vont permettre d'améliorer la qualité de vie.  Avec : Pr Julien Kirchgesner, gastroentérologue à l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine à Paris et directeur d'une équipe de recherche en épidémiologie à Sorbonne Université, spécialisé dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de maladies inflammatoires chroniques de l'intestin Dr Innocent Ngo, gastroentérologue au Cabinet Médical Icare à Abidjan. Président de la Société Ivoirienne de Gastro Entérologie et d'Endoscopie Digestive (SIGEED). Président de la Société Africaine d'Hepato Gastro Entérologie (SAHGE). Reportage de Raphaëlle Constant. ► En fin d'émission, nous parlons des polluants qui entrent dans la composition de certains cosmétiques. Selon une étude publiée le  7 avril dans Environment International, par des chercheurs de l'Inserm de l'Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) et du CNRS, le fait de réduire l'usage des cosmétiques permettrait de diminuer rapidement l'exposition à certains produits chimiques et perturbateurs endocriniens, comme le bisphénol A. Interview de Claire Philippat, chercheuse Inserm.      Programmation musicale :  ► Michelle Michina – Omochi Croissant ► Bella Shmurda – Verily. 

Todays Guest Brittany Snell is brought to you by My Race TattsJoin us as Brittany Snell shares her inspiring journey from overcoming POTS to conquering marathons. Discover her tips on fueling, managing health, and pushing limits in endurance sports. Brittany shares her insights on marathon experiences, city comparisons, race logistics, and her inspiring journey with her canine companions. During the Tros Eric and Erika catch up on their weekend of running that included Hills, half marathons and making content before they prep for Memorial Day weekend with a camping trip and LIVE show coming up at the Millennum Running Boston Run To Remeber.Chapters00:00 Intro Weekend Recap15:28 Guest: Brittany Snell22:43 Navigating Health Challenges: POTS and Crohn's Disease32:14 First Marathon Experience: The New York City Marathon38:43 Post-Marathon Recovery and Health Issues42:52 Comparing New York and Chicago Marathons47:08 Insights on Race Experience and Organization52:52 Aiming for World Marathon Majors54:47 Exploring Salt Stick Products01:02:22 The Canine Culture Podcast Journey01:12:09 The Importance of Community in Sports01:19:47 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations01:24:30 The OutroMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.comDon't Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

Did you know one third of IBS-D cases could be triggered by bile acids in the large intestine? This week's interview is with Prof Bu'Hussain Hayee and helps explain all you need to know:What is bile acid diarrhoea?The effect of diets on bile acidsAsking your GP about whether this could be causing your IBS-DProfessor HayeeProfessor Hayee has been a Consultant Gastroenterologist at King's College Hospital since 2011. He has held Lead roles for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease service and endoscopy Training Lead and is now the Director for the Division of Liver, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. He served as Director for the London Endoscopy Academy (2021-23) and is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology Council, and a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He maintains an active role in basic science, endoscopic and clinical research as well as teaching internationally. His PhD, awarded in 2010, focussed on the gut immune system and Crohn's disease and he maintains an interest in gut health and immunity, treating people with a variety of long-term digestive problems through NHS and private practice.Buy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset?

Today is World IBD Day. Sarah O'Connor, from Crusheen was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2020 after years of symptoms, and later received an MS diagnosis in 2022. She says living with both conditions has been a “constant juggling act,” affecting everything from daily energy levels to treatment options. Despite the challenges, Sarah has continued to build a career in digital marketing, contribute to research at the University of Galway, and raise awareness of chronic illness through advocacy and social media. She joined Derrick Lynch on Tuesday's Morning Focus to share her experience as part of efforts by Crohn's and Colitis Ireland to support others living with inflammatory bowel disease. Pic (c): Red Lion Group

Marking World IBD Day (May 19), Crohn's and Colitis Ireland has developed a new hands-on guide on supporting people with inflammatory bowel disease as part of the It Takes A Village campaign. Victoria Spillane, from Cork, has been living with Crohn's disease for 28 years, having been diagnosed at just 13. Her journey began not in the gut, but with joint pain before quickly progressing into severe gastrointestinal illness and she joined Anton this morning.

Host Dr. Russell welcomes returning guest Dane Johnson to discuss resilience through gut health, Crohn's and colitis as autoimmune inflammatory bowel diseases, and why cases are rapidly increasing, which Johnson attributes to combined factors like toxins, pathogens, stress, EMF, poor sleep, and ultra-processed foods, including glyphosate exposure. Johnson shares his history of severe illness, failed medications, near-death complications, and subsequent self-empowerment that led to helping others find individualised “your answer, not the answer” by combining conventional, holistic, mental, and spiritual approaches. They emphasise restoring microbiome balance rather than eradication, caution against low-quality supplements and biohacking hype, and stress choosing trustworthy, integrity-driven providers and products with third-party testing. Johnson highlights probiotics (especially Natren single-strain powders), mentions RDLA and indigo naturalis, and offers free consultations via Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle.00:00 Welcome 00:51 Dane's Health Journey02:03 Autoimmune Epidemic Rising03:38 Food Toxins and Glyphosate05:34 Beyond Avoidance to Healing06:59 What Balance Really Means08:20 Diet Limits and Biohacking10:13 Supplements Done Right13:16 Trust Integrity and Value16:10 Doctors Research and Advocacy17:43 How to Choose What Works19:04 TikTok Fixes Debunked19:40 Probiotic Quality Matters20:20 Authenticity Over Hype20:48 Natren Single Strain Approach23:15 RDLA For Colon Inflammation24:55 Indigo Naturalis And Evidence25:49 Stress Mindset And Balance27:27 Rebuilding Resilience Long Term29:35 When Sick Requires Zeal30:36 Connection Over Cravings32:03 How To Work With Dane34:27 Natural Path Closing ThoughtsYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

Part 3 of the Women's Health SeriesBloating, gas, urgency, abdominal pain, and that relentless “what if something happens?” loop can turn sex from a close connection into stress fast. Digestive symptoms can quietly impact some of the most vulnerable parts of our lives...including intimacy, relationships, and self-esteem. And often, the shame surrounding those experiences feels heavier than the symptoms themselves. If you've ever pulled away from connection because your gut felt unpredictable, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we're opening up an honest and empowering discussion about gut health, confidence, and reclaiming intimacy without fear or embarrassment.We dive into this topic with our expert guest, Dr. Alyse Bedell, GI psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, covering: • Why digestive functions feel taboo in sexual relationships • How IBS and IBD symptoms can impact desire, relaxation, and satisfaction • Myth-busting the idea that sex must be spontaneous to be pleasurable • Scripts and “reset” strategies for handling symptoms in the moment • Redefining intimacy so closeness does not always imply intercourse • Flexible planning around meals, energy, triggers, and symptom patterns • Partner support that reassures without becoming patronizing • The circular sexual response cycle and starting from sexual neutrality • Rebuilding sexual self-esteem with stigma work and acting with "as if” confidence This episode has been sponsored by Ardelyx. References: Ballou S, McMahon C, Lee HN, et al. Effects of Irritable Bowel Syndrome on Daily Activities Vary Among Subtypes Based on Results From the IBS in America Survey. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Nov;17(12):2471-2478.e3. Fretz KM, Hunker KE, Tripp DA. The Impact of Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Intimacy: A Multimethod Examination of Patients' Sexual Lives and Associated Healthcare Experiences. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2024 Mar 1;30(3):382-394. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izad106. PMID: 38206426; PMCID: PMC10906359.Wang J, Varma MG, Creasman JM, et al. Pelvic floor disorders and quality of life in women with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2010;31(3):424-431. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2009.04180.xDubinsky MC, Potts Bleakman A, Schreiber S, et al.. Impact of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease on sexual activity: United States and European patient perspectives from the communicating needs and features of IBD experiences (CONFIDE) survey. Curr Med Res Opin. 2025 Jun;41(6):1017-1030. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2025.2530736. Epub 2025 Jul 17. PMID: 40635574.Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D.  Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It by Laurie MintzThe American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) (great resources as well as a place to find a certified sex therapist)Give us a follow us on social media @TheGutHealthPodcast, where we'd love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and experiences. Learn more about Kate and Dr. Riehl:Website: www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.comInstagram: @katescarlata @drriehl and @theguthealthpodcastOrder Kate and Dr. Riehl's book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS.  The information included in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.

Can Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis be improved using holistic therapies? How can chronic conditions like these be approached without immediately turning to surgery or medication? In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder and CEO of CrohnsColitisLifestyle, joins us to share his approach to addressing inflammatory bowel disease… This conversation covers: What life-threatening cases of IBD can look like The primary causes and contributing factors behind these conditions. How disruptions in the microbiome can affect overall health. Environmental influences that may play a role in gut health. After experiencing a near-death battle with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis at age 27, Dane went on to found CrohnsColitisLifestyle, an organization focused on helping people with inflammatory bowel disease explore natural, holistic approaches. Since then, he has dedicated his work to helping others find relief and improve their quality of life through structured lifestyle strategies. Are you struggling with digestive health? Learn more and book a free discovery session to explore a holistic path toward managing IBD symptoms.

Jean David Zeitoun, gastro-entérologue et auteur, est un des rares médecins à dire ce que les responsables politiques ne veulent pas entendre. Ceci est un passage très très écouté du podcast, c'est la raison pour laquelle nous l'avons sélectionné comme un moment.Dans ce moment, je parle avec Jean David Zeitoun d'un paradoxe qui me frappe depuis longtemps : comment peut-on se féliciter des progrès de la médecine pendant que l'obésité explose, que des cancers touchent des gens de 35 ans, et que la mortalité infantile repart à la hausse en France ? J'ai questionné Zeitoun sur les vrais ennemis de notre santé au XXIe siècle, ces "méchants" que nos dirigeants ne regardent pas encore en face : l'alimentation ultra-transformée et la pollution. On parle aussi de la réaction de Maillard, de NASH, de maladie de Crohn, et de ce qui se passe réellement dans notre corps quand on mange des produits qu'on ne reconnaîtrait pas dans la nature. Citations marquantes"L'espérance de vie, c'est l'indicateur qui se modifie trop tardivement. Quand elle commence à baisser, vous êtes déjà en état de dégradation avancée.""Les méchants typiques du XXIe siècle, c'est l'alimentation et l'environnement. Les leaders politiques résonnent encore avec la mentalité du XXe siècle.""Il y a une quinzaine de cancers en Europe pour lesquels la fréquence augmente plus vite que la démographie, chez des gens entre 35 et 50 ans. On n'en parle jamais.""Les calories ne font pas tout. Vous pouvez avoir à calories égales des aliments beaucoup plus mauvais pour la santé juste parce qu'ils ont été ultra-transformés.""Pour naviguer entre les risques alimentaires, il faut beaucoup de connaissances, beaucoup de moyens et pas mal de temps. Ça veut dire qu'il faut une intervention, sinon ça ne se résoudra pas tout seul."Big Ideas1. L'espérance de vie est un mauvais indicateur de santé publique (~00:45) On se rassure avec l'espérance de vie, mais c'est un indicateur qui réagit trop tard. Quand elle commence à baisser, comme aux États-Unis depuis 10 ans, c'est qu'on est déjà dans une crise profonde. Il faut regarder d'autres signaux, plus précoces et plus révélateurs.2. Les cancers précoces, un angle mort politique et médiatique (~01:21) Une quinzaine de cancers progressent en Europe plus vite que la démographie chez les 35-50 ans. Personne n'en parle. Ce silence dit beaucoup sur notre incapacité collective à regarder les vrais problèmes en face quand ils n'entrent pas dans les narratifs dominants.3. L'alimentation est le nouveau tabac, sans la taxe (~02:30) Le XXe siècle a su identifier le tabac et l'alcool comme ennemis de santé publique et agir dessus (lentement, mais quand même). Le XXIe a deux nouveaux ennemis bien identifiés par la science : l'alimentation ultra-transformée et l'environnement chimique. Aucune politique publique sérieuse n'existe encore.4. Ultra-transformé : l'effet au-delà des calories (~06:48) Pendant des décennies, on a jugé les aliments uniquement sur leurs calories. C'est faux. Un aliment ultra-transformé peut provoquer de l'obésité, des maladies du foie, des inflammations chroniques avec un compteur calorique "normal". La transformation elle-même est un facteur de risque indépendant.5. La réaction de Maillard : vieillir de l'intérieur (~10:09) Cette réaction chimique naturelle, la caramélisation, est accélérée par certains produits alimentaires. Elle rigidifie les vaisseaux, opacifie le cristallin, abîme les tissus. C'est un mécanisme de vieillissement accéléré que l'on s'inflige sans le savoir.Questions posées dans l'interviewAujourd'hui, ça ressemble à quoi la santé au XXIe siècle ?Les cancers précoces en Europe, pourquoi on n'en parle pas ?La mortalité infantile repart à la hausse en France : quelles causes ?L'alimentation ultra-transformée, c'est vraiment le nouveau "méchant" dominant ?La commodification de l'alimentation explique-t-elle qu'on y prête moins attention ?Le marché alimentaire peut-il se réguler seul ou faut-il une intervention d'État ?Maladies chroniques, maladies auto-immunes : d'où ça vient, comment ça fonctionne ?Qu'est-ce qui se passe exactement dans le corps quand on mange de l'ultra-transformé ?Les laits végétaux industriels et les steaks végétariens, c'est une bonne alternative ?La réaction de Maillard, qu'est-ce que c'est et pourquoi c'est un problème ? Suggestion d'épisode à écouter : #304  Comprendre et lutter contre les nouvelles maladies de notre civilisation avec Jean-David Zeitoun (https://audmns.com/uZITtSz)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What we know about health and medicine today didn't come from clinical trials. In fact, most of what we know today came from hundreds of years of accidents, tregedies, crazy stories and stubborn people who refused to let their ideas die. In this episode, I'm going to share 4 of the biggest stories from medical history, what we learned and what that means dfor your health today. These stories include a fabric merchant who built his own microscopes, a doctor who watched food digest through a hole in a man's stomach, a cook who infected and killed dozens of people without ever feeling sick, a scientist who discovered antibiotics by accident, and a doctor who drank a glass of bacteria to prove his colleagues wrong. In this episode, I'll take you through over 300 years of history, and what every chapter of it means for what's happening inside your gut, and your body, right now.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: How 300 years of medical history shaped what we know today 4 stories of tragedy, inquiry and death that changed medicine forever What each of these stories means for you today Powerful lessons you should understand from these stories   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the recent research around the rise of colon cancer and how having a stiff colon plays into it.  Learn about how inflammation can cause an increase to colon tissue and how that in turn can create a stiffer environment for cancer to flourish.  Mid-podcast commercial was on the Delicate Detox.  Please check out this link for more information: https://drlizcruz.com/collections/supplements/products/dr-liz-cruz-delicate-detoxWatch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qJiKOTHK9Ks Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.For more information visit www.digestthispodcast.com or www.drlizcruz.com. Enjoy the show! Dr. Liz Cruz and Tina Nunziato, CHNC

Send us Fan MailThe word “surgery” can feel like a threat when you're young and already worn down by Crohn's disease. Michael Morgan, author of *The Secret Life of Crohn's*, joins us to talk about being diagnosed at age 10, cycling through medications, and living with the kind of urgency that forces you to plan every minute around toilets, school schedules, and the fear of being noticed. We get into the part people don't always see: the constant anxiety, the shrinking world, and how much mental energy IBD can steal long before anyone calls it mental health.Michael also shares what it was like to hear ostomy surgery discussed as a teenager, the misconceptions that fueled his fear, and the moment he realized life on the other side could be bigger than the life he was trying to protect. We talk about the adjustment period, confidence building, and why so many people with ostomies describe freedom and relief once their disease is under better control.From there, we dig into practical realities: asking schools for accommodations, using tools that make bathroom access easier, staying on top of Crohn's management even after major surgery, and navigating rare symptoms like inflammatory disease in the mouth. And yes, we go deep on travel with an ostomy, including packing supplies, hostel bathrooms, and the small “tricks” that make big adventures possible.If you're facing a big treatment decision, supporting a child with IBD, or trying to make your world bigger again, this conversation will meet you where you are. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs a little more hope and a lot more real talk.Links: More of Michael's Story- Crohn's & Colitis UKOrder Michael's bookArticle about Michael and his book- Hackney CitizenTraveling with an ostomy- United Ostomy AssociationLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane's story ignited through a life-threatening case of  Crohn's/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms.  To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. His international IBD consulting firm is one of the few organizations in the world that only treat IBD, and see roughly 100+ international IBD cases a week despite any unique needs!   Dane and his team have successfully worked with of IBD clients despite surgery, age, medication, past experiences, diet preferences, extreme cases, world location or culture.  His passion, unique experience, and niche in the field of IBD have empowered him to create unparalleled value for real, long-term symptom relief for those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease.  Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3Yhapgc2Qb16_MP7f-DuQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?originalSubdomain=th Website: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com Healing Journal: https://healingjournal.crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?el=CarnivoreDietPodcast Free IBD Strategy Session: https://www.cclworkshop.com/application?source=CarnivoreDietPodcast&el=CarnivoreDietPodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:38 Introduction 04:06 Facing life-threatening surgery 09:12 Microbiome and autoimmune issues 12:25 Optimizing gut health and digestion 15:42 The cycle of poor digestion 18:22 Customizing plans for global clients 22:16 IBD diagnostic tests 24:42 Challenges with IBD treatments 26:36 Improving health through exercise 32:45 Understanding colonic dysbiosis issues 35:01 Poor quality whey protein issues 38:40 Effects of poor diet on gut health 42:06 Engaging with patient support groups 43:30 Supporting people with IBD 46:46 Researching Crohn's treatments 48:08 Where to find Dane Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

In this episode, Josh Dech shares his personal journey from years of severe gut issues and chronic inflammation to healing his digestive health naturally. He and Lindsey dive into the root causes behind Crohn's disease and colitis and how they relate to IBS, SIBO, mold exposure, parasites, immune dysfunction and the gut microbiome - challenging the idea that chronic gut disease is simply genetic or lifelong. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

You'll often hear host Jamie Belz say that the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program changed her life. In this follow-up roundtable episode of the Body Wisdom Podcast, Jamie welcomes back three current NTP students, Michlind Wierman, Alyson Voltz, and Katie Lyche, for an honest, encouraging, and insightful conversation about what has changed since they last joined her on the show. When these women first appeared on the podcast, they were only a few months into their studies with the Nutritional Therapy Association's May 2025 cohort, sharing what they were learning and how the Foundations of Health were already beginning to shift their perspectives. Now, nearly a year later and just weeks away from graduation, they're back to reflect on how the NTP program has deepened their confidence, transformed their personal health, and equipped them to help others pursue true wellness. From blood sugar regulation and nutrient-dense eating to sleep, hydration, digestion, stress, movement, and bio-individuality, this conversation is full of simple but powerful reminders that health does not have to be complicated. In fact, some of the biggest changes came from the smallest, most practical shifts. Hear how these soon-to-be practitioners have experienced real-life transformation through foundational nutrition and lifestyle support: Michlind shares how eating breakfast, balancing blood sugar, prioritizing protein, and improving sleep gave her more stable energy and renewed confidence in helping others reclaim their health. Katie reflects on how the NTP program helped her better understand digestion, Crohn's disease, sleep struggles, nervous system regulation, and the simple habits that have made a meaningful impact in daily life. Alyson talks about applying nutritional therapy principles to marathon training, hydration, electrolyte balance, blood sugar stability, and her future work in radiation therapy. Together, they discuss: What surprised them most as they moved through the program and began working with practice clients. How blood sugar regulation affects everyone, not just those with a diabetes diagnosis. Why sleep is one of the most underrated foundations of health and how better sleep starts first thing in the morning. The real-life power of simple habits like post-meal walks, grounding, balanced meals, hydration, minerals, and eating enough protein. How the live classroom environment, instructors, discussion forums, and student community make the NTP experience so unique. Why bio-individuality matters so much and how what works for one person may not work the same way for another. The importance of making small, sustainable changes instead of chasing all-or-nothing health goals. This episode is packed with practical wellness takeaways, personal stories, and encouraging insight for anyone who wants to feel better but doesn't know where to start. If you've ever wondered whether small changes really matter, this conversation is your reminder that they do. Often, the most powerful shifts in health come from simple daily choices practiced with consistency and intention. Tune in for an inspiring look at what happens when people learn to honor bio-individuality, build on the Foundations of Health, and take ownership of their wellness one step at a time. Watch their original episode! ⁠S1E59 New Student Roundtable⁠ Digestion Episodes Mentioned: ⁠S1E80 Digestive Hell⁠ & ⁠S1E79 Optimal Digestion⁠ INTERESTED IN THE NTP PROGRAM? Click ⁠HERE⁠ to schedule a call with an Academic Advisor and learn more about becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Please be sure to click SUBSCRIBE and give us a five-star review. Connect with us in the comments on Spotify!

Nesta terça-feira, analisamos novas opções terapêuticas e desafios económicos no sistema de saúde, começando pela aprovação da Anvisa do Yesintek, um novo biossimilar do ustequinumabe para o tratamento de doenças inflamatórias crónicas como a psoríase e a doença de Crohn. Detalhamos o alerta da OPAS e da OMS sobre a importância da higiene das mãos como medida crítica para reduzir a mortalidade por sepse materna e neonatal. Por fim, abordamos no Radar o reajuste dos planos de saúde coletivos, que subiram quase 10% acima da inflação no início de 2026, pressionando os orçamentos familiares e as negociações no setor. Afya News. Informação médica confiável e atualizada no seu tempo.Fontes do episódio aqui:⁠https://portal.afya.com.br/podcasts/afya-news/12-05-2026

Emily Knox's "It's the Bread" Story is sure to grab your attention just as her heart's cry grabbed God's attention not so long ago. During this interview, she is gracious to share with us her journaled prayer of hopeful blessings, and we are confident that it will bless you as well. Emily's story also reminds us that God's love and compassion for us never fail, as He stands true to His word to work "all things together for the good to those who love Him." Romans 8:28 Topics mentioned in this episode: warts, viruses, Crohn's, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, digestion, effects of Vitamin E  LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast here or from any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Alexa, Siri, or anywhere podcasts are played. For more information on the Scientific and Biblical benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only Real Bread - Staff of Life, https://youtu.be/43s0MWGrlT8. Learn more about the why and how to bake with freshly-milled flour, with the very informative Essential Home-Ground Flour Book, by Sue Becker, https://bit.ly/essentialhomegroundflourbook. If you have an It's the Bread Story that you'd like to share, email us at podcast@breadbeckers.com. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at https://www.breadbeckers.com/ Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers and Instagram @breadbeckers. *DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast or on our website should be construed as medical advice. Consult your health care provider for your individual nutritional and medical needs. The information presented is based on our research and is strictly that of the author and not necessarily those of any professional group or other individuals.

Carly Schrom grew up in a running family and carried the sport all the way through college, where she also quietly battled years of stomach issues that nobody could explain. What eventually got diagnosed as Crohn's disease derailed her senior season, and just when she thought she was finally turning a corner after graduation, a routine scan revealed something scarier waiting on the other side.What followed was a surgery that changed everything, a long road back, and a decision to mark the one year anniversary in the most Carly way possible: a 4:30am marathon on a random Friday in December, no race bib, no crowd, just her and the guy who had been there through all of it.Follow along with Carly: @carlyschromFollow along with the show:

On Tuesday, Indiana and Ohio held primary elections. Chris Butler joins Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll to discuss how Republican candidates endorsed by the Trump administration fared. President Trump heads to China next week to discuss trade with President Xi Jinping. Mark Tooley from the Institute on Religion and Democracy shares what these conversations mean for Taiwanese independence, and how China and Taiwan are both taking notes from Russia's war in Ukraine. On Friday, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit paused the distribution of abortion pills-by-mail for patients who did not first have an in-person doctor visit. John Mize from Americans United for Life joins us to discuss why the Supreme Court subsequently blocked that decision. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: CT's Reporting on Religious Freedom GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Chris Butler is the director of Christian civic formation at the Center for Christianity and Public Life, and he has pastored at Ambassador Church in Chicago for nine years. Chris co-authored Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement. Mark Tooley is president of The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) and editor of IRD's foreign policy and national security journal, Providence. He worked eight years for the CIA and is a graduate of Georgetown University. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, World, Law & Liberty, and National Review. John Mize serves as CEO of Americans United for Life, advancing the human right to life in culture, law, and policy. He previously served on the Senior Leadership team at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, a leading patient advocacy organization devoted to supporting people impacted by inflammatory bowel disease. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly news analysis podcast from Christianity Today, with editor-at-large Russell Moore and executive editor of news Clarissa Moll. Each episode offers commentary on current events and headlining news with a roundtable of premier guests, and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they welcome their guest, a Naturopathic Doctor that focuses on mental health, Dr. Brian Lamoreux.  Listen in as Dr. Lamoreux shares what he's learned about the gut brain connection and how a proper medical evalation is so critical before treating mental health issues.  Find out the approach Dr. Lamoreux takes with his patients and how fixing simple things in the body can improve mood and mental health.    Watch us on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/e6kzCjjGkoM Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.For more information visit www.digestthispodcast.com or www.drlizcruz.com. Enjoy the show! Dr. Liz Cruz and Tina Nunziato, CHNC

Thyroid Symptoms, Normal Labs, and Root Causes: Dr. Kevin Smith on Hashimoto's, Functional Medicine, and Chronic Conditions | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Dr. Kevin Smith, a functional medicine practitioner and founder of the Chronic Conditions Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith specializes in helping people better understand the root causes behind chronic health problems, including thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, autoimmunity, chronic pain, inflammation, peripheral neuropathy, insulin resistance, and other complex conditions. This conversation focuses heavily on thyroid health, especially the frustration many people feel when they have symptoms of hypothyroidism, but are told their labs are "normal." Dr. Smith explains why thyroid symptoms can involve far more than a simple TSH reading, and why many cases of hypothyroidism may be connected to Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid. Stephanie and Dr. Smith talk through common thyroid symptoms, including fatigue, hair loss, weak nails, digestive changes, sleep issues, brain fog, mood changes, infertility, and skin problems. They also discuss why a deeper look at the body may include the immune system, gut health, liver function, blood sugar, cortisol, sex hormones, inflammation, food sensitivities, unresolved infections, and nutrient status. The episode also explores the difference between managing symptoms and looking for the underlying reasons a person may not feel well. Dr. Smith shares how he uses detailed intake forms, comprehensive lab testing, metabolic questionnaires, food sensitivity testing, lifestyle changes, nutrition, supplements, and retesting to help patients better understand what is happening in their body. This conversation is educational and is not a replacement for personal medical care. If you are dealing with thyroid symptoms, autoimmune concerns, medication questions, or chronic health issues, work with a qualified healthcare provider who can evaluate your individual situation. In This Episode, Discover Common symptoms of hypothyroidism and low thyroid function Why "normal labs" may not tell the whole story The connection between Hashimoto's disease and thyroid dysfunction Why Dr. Smith describes many thyroid issues as immune system issues How the brain, pituitary gland, thyroid, liver, gut, and carrier proteins all play a role in thyroid function Why every cell in the body depends on thyroid hormone for energy regulation How chronic inflammation, blood sugar issues, cortisol, sex hormones, food sensitivities, and infections may affect thyroid physiology Why comprehensive lab testing may reveal patterns missed by basic panels The difference between food allergy testing and food sensitivity testing How lifestyle changes, nutrition, supplements, and retesting fit into functional medicine care Why patients may need to take a more active role in understanding their health Stay Connected & Explore Learn More About Dr. Kevin Smith & Metabolic Solutions: Dr. Kevin Smith / Metabolic Solutions: https://www.metabolicsolutions.net/ Free 2-Minute Metabolic Health Assessment: https://www.metabolicsolutions.net/metabolic-scorecard/ Chronic Conditions Center: https://www.chronicpa.com/ Connect with Conversations with a Chiropractor: Follow Us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Follow Dr. Stephanie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email for show-related inquiries and sponsorships: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest on Conversations with a Chiropractor? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 00:56 Meet Dr. Kevin Smith 01:55 Why Thyroid Health Is the Focus 02:15 Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism 04:01 When Symptoms Persist but Labs Look Normal 05:13 Looking Beyond Basic Thyroid Testing 05:47 Hashimoto's Disease and Autoimmunity 07:15 Why the Immune System Matters in Thyroid Health 08:25 Thyroid Medication, Unresolved Symptoms, and the Bigger Pathway 09:04 The Brain, Pituitary Gland, TSH, T3, and T4 10:37 The Thyroid as the Body's Energy Regulator 11:48 Brain Fog, Mood, Gut Symptoms, and Cellular Energy 13:16 Triggers That Can Disrupt Thyroid Physiology 15:13 Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism 16:14 Intake Forms, Questionnaires, and Foundational Labs 18:14 What Dr. Smith Looks for in Lab Work 19:53 Insurance, Coverage, and the Limits of Symptom Management 22:29 Managing Symptoms vs. Looking for Root Causes 23:30 Patients Who Feel Like They Are Out of Options 25:24 Medication Side Effects and Patient Education 27:26 Dr. Google, Food Testing, and Objective Data 29:36 IgG, IgE, and Food Sensitivity Testing 31:48 Delayed Reactions and the Long-Fuse Firecracker Analogy 34:43 Celiac Disease, Crohn's, Colitis, and Autoimmune Patterns 35:48 Treatment Through Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Supplements 37:51 Affordability, Priorities, and Investing in Health 40:23 Owning Your Health and Understanding the Problem 43:26 Chiropractic, Functional Medicine, and Knowing the Right Tool 45:11 How to Find Dr. Kevin Smith 46:26 Working With Patients Outside Pennsylvania 47:34 Final Thoughts and Closing

Most women with low AMH and high FSH get one of two answers about their iron: "it's fine," or "it's low, here's a supplement." Both leave the real problem untouched. Failed transfers, failed IVF cycles, miscarriage, irregular cycles, exhaustion that won't lift, and nobody asking why the iron is low in the first place. This episode shows you what the full iron panel actually reveals. In this episode, Sarah Clark sits down with Fab Fertile clinical advisor Katy Bradbury (registered nurse and nutritional therapist) to break down the iron panel every woman trying to conceive should be looking at. Not just the one number your doctor checked, but the full picture. They get into why the standard iron prescription is one of the worst forms you can take, why high dose iron can actually make things worse, and why symptoms you've been told are unrelated (brittle nails, cold hands, hair loss, ice cravings, exhaustion) could all be pointing at the same thing. What you'll learn: The full iron panel every woman trying to conceive should request, and what the numbers actually mean Why being told "your iron is fine" off one number is missing the picture The link between low iron and failed transfers, miscarriage, irregular periods, and pregnancy complications Why low iron is so common with low AMH, high FSH, DOR, and POI The thyroid and iron connection most doctors miss, especially with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism Hidden reasons your iron is low even when you're eating well: gut infections, H. pylori, SIBO, low stomach acid, celiac, heavy periods Why the standard iron prescription often makes you constipated, nauseous, and no better off What to take instead, and why every other day often works better than every day Iron rich foods that actually move the needle, plus the foods and drinks blocking your absorption without you knowing The thyroid medication timing rule nobody tells you about This conversation is for women navigating low AMH, high FSH, DOR, or POI who have been told their iron is fine without anyone running the full panel. It's also for women who have been on iron supplements for years without anyone asking why the iron got low to begin with, and for anyone who has had a failed transfer, a miscarriage, or a failed IVF cycle and is trying to figure out what was missed. Not sure what's been fully evaluated? Download the free Embryo Audit Checklist to map your past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may have been missed.

In this video, Dr. Ruscio discusses the benefits of glutathione, the body's master antioxidant. He discusses how to boost glutathione naturally via the diet, supplements that help boost glutathione, and how to supplement with glutathione directly (including the best forms and doses of glutathione).   ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/  

What if one of the most popular health trends in the world, fasting, is actually being done wrong by millions of people? In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Darin sits down with world-renowned longevity expert Dr. Valter Longo to cut through the noise surrounding fasting, dieting, and modern health trends. From the dangers of prolonged fasting and skipping breakfast to the science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet, this episode delivers a reality check rooted in decades of clinical research, not social media hype. They explore the intersection of longevity, cancer, metabolism, and modern lifestyle, unpacking why extreme protocols fail, why simplicity wins, and why aligning with your biology is the true key to a long, disease-free life.     What You'll Learn Why most fasting trends are misapplied and potentially harmful The safest and most sustainable fasting window for longevity Why skipping breakfast is linked to increased mortality risk The science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) How fasting impacts cancer cells vs healthy cells The hidden risks of GLP-1 weight loss drugs Why "easy solutions" often lead to worse long-term outcomes The importance of circadian rhythm in metabolism The truth about protein intake and long-term health risks Why slow, consistent change beats every "quick fix"     Chapters 00:00:00 – Opening: SuperLife mission and framing the conversation 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Therasage infrared sauna and heat therapy benefits 00:03:16 – Introduction: Dr. Valter Longo and longevity research 00:03:40 – The fasting craze: what's misunderstood 00:04:05 – Documentary discussion: science vs entertainment 00:05:13 – Why education must outweigh entertainment 00:06:19 – The danger of social media health advice 00:07:00 – Food systems, pharma, and systemic health issues 00:07:58 – Why clinical trials matter more than anecdotes 00:08:15 – Framing fasting: trends vs real science 00:08:59 – The problem with DIY fasting 00:10:03 – The safest fast: 12-hour daily fasting explained 00:10:38 – Risks of long fasting: cholesterol, gallstones, mortality 00:11:09 – Why skipping breakfast increases health risks 00:11:49 – 12-hour fasting as the most sustainable protocol 00:12:13 – Modern eating habits: 15+ hour eating windows 00:12:34 – Why extreme diets fail long-term 00:13:37 – Feasibility: why most people won't sustain extremes 00:13:56 – Introducing the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) 00:14:53 – Risks of fasting without personalization 00:15:20 – Why fasting can do more harm than good 00:15:45 – Sponsor: Alkemis Paint, indoor toxicity and non-toxic paint 00:18:42 – Clinical trials: meal timing and metabolic health 00:19:03 – Morning vs evening calorie intake study 00:19:56 – Why late eating disrupts metabolism and sleep 00:20:21 – Epidemiology: skipping breakfast increases mortality 00:21:18 – Circadian rhythm and digestion explained 00:22:11 – Evolutionary biology of eating patterns 00:22:41 – Circadian violations and long-term consequences 00:23:11 – Short-term benefits vs long-term risks 00:24:01 – Why slow progress leads to real results 00:24:49 – Realistic timelines: years, not weeks 00:25:19 – The modern system pushing unhealthy behaviors 00:25:48 – GLP-1 drugs: convenience vs consequences 00:26:13 – The danger of "effortless health" 00:27:13 – Exercise analogy: why effort still matters 00:28:06 – The "pill for everything" mentality 00:28:48 – Finding balance between extremes 00:29:25 – Sponsor: Our Place, non-toxic cookware and health 00:31:12 – Personalization vs one-size-fits-all health 00:31:51 – GLP-1 risks: depression, anxiety, muscle loss 00:32:36 – Natural vs drug-induced weight loss differences 00:33:29 – Rebound weight gain and hormonal suppression 00:34:14 – Supplements vs fixing root causes 00:34:37 – What is the Fasting Mimicking Diet 00:35:05 – Cancer research: fasting and treatment synergy 00:36:13 – How FMD mimics fasting while protecting the body 00:37:06 – Gut health and microbiome benefits 00:38:32 – FMD vs water-only fasting outcomes 00:39:26 – Clinical trials: Crohn's and colitis remission 00:40:03 – Importance of independent research 00:41:20 – Longevity through the lens of fatherhood 00:42:23 – Concerns about AI and children's development 00:43:25 – Social isolation vs digital addiction 00:44:25 – The need for balance in technology use 00:45:10 – AI overdependence and cognitive decline 00:46:18 – Mental health crisis and modern technology 00:47:10 – Reclaiming creativity and human agency 00:48:43 – Fasting and cancer: immune system activation 00:49:53 – Why cancer cells resist fasting signals 00:51:10 – The "desert analogy" for cancer vulnerability 00:52:54 – Combining fasting with therapies 00:54:07 – Future of treatment: precision targeting 00:55:14 – Early detection and personalized interventions 00:56:12 – Where fasting fits in cancer care today 00:57:31 – The protein debate: how much is too much 00:58:17 – Protein intake guidelines explained 00:59:07 – Quality vs quantity of protein 01:00:18 – SuperLife Patreon and accessing exclusive content 01:01:21 – The protein obsession problem 01:02:00 – Children consuming excessive protein 01:03:18 – Portion control and dietary awareness 01:04:07 – Risks of excessive protein intake 01:05:04 – Minimal benefits vs long-term risks 01:06:12 – Longevity populations and low protein intake 01:08:00 – The future of nutrition science 01:12:00 – Final reflections on longevity and health 01:15:00 – Closing thoughts: aligning with biology     Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN20 at checkout for 20% off Alkemis: Go to alkemispaint.com and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Dr. Valter Longo Website: valterlongo.com Instagram: @prof_valterlongo Get His New Book: Fasting Cancer     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "The path to longevity isn't found in extreme protocols or quick fixes, it's found in consistency, alignment, and understanding your biology. When you stop chasing shortcuts and start working with your body instead of against it, that's when real transformation happens, not just in how long you live, but in how well you live."

Fibermaxxing: Both Sides of the Argument   97% of men in the US don't meet their daily fiber requirements. Not most men. 97%. And yet Gen Z is suddenly obsessed with maximizing fiber intake, at the exact same time that colon cancer rates in adults under 50 are rising at 3% per year. That timing isn't a coincidence. In this episode we break down where fibermaxxing came from, what the science actually says, and where the carnivore counter-argument holds up and where it falls apart. What we cover: What fibermaxxing actually is, and why the 30-plants-a-week movement behind it traces back to a 2018 study involving over 10,000 citizen scientists The fiber gap: 97% of men and 90% of women aren't hitting daily targets, so "maxxing" sounds extreme when most people are just trying to close a massive deficit Steph Grasso, the RD with 2M TikTok followers who claimed 2024 as "the year of fiber" and why her comment section is a perfect case study in how people misread their body's response to fiber Why "fiber bloats me" is almost always a transition problem, not a verdict, and the ramp-up approach that fixes it Butyrate: the mechanism most people have never heard of. Fiber feeds bacteria that produce it, and it's the primary fuel source for your colon cells with documented anti-cancer properties The colon cancer data in young adults: people born around 1990 are twice as likely to get colon cancer and four times as likely to get rectal cancer as those born in 1950 The Hadza tribe research: one of the last hunter-gatherer populations on earth, eating roughly 150g of fiber a day, with 40% more gut microbial diversity than Americans The carnivore counter-argument, taken seriously: the IBS and Crohn's evidence is real, and the question of why you'd prioritize something indigestible deserves a real answer Why Gut Reset exists: prebiotics build the foundation before probiotics can take hold, and skipping that step is why most probiotic attempts don't stick The Chris Reed connection: how starting each meal with a fibrous food helped him reverse his diabetes markers, and why it's the simplest application of this science Referenced in this episode: Chris Reed diabetes reversal episode Gut Reset  Prof. Tim Spector / ZOE: zoe.com Steph Grasso: @stephgrassord on TikTok Netflix: Hack Your Health American Gut Project (2018) The takeaway: You don't need to chase 100 grams a day. But if you've been avoiding fiber because it bloats you, you likely quit before your gut had a chance to adapt. Give it four weeks done right, and see what happens.

Host Jeremy Odem is BACK with a brand new episode of the chart topping, world wide sensation, Laugh with Me Podcast! This week, Jeremy tells the story of how he likely got crohns disease. In this episode: -Jeremy saw a tweet -How Jeremy got Crohns -What to do with nose hair -AND SO MUCH MORE Join the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s largest, most impactful fundraising event Take Steps as we come together to raise funds to accelerate research, advance treatments, and provide programs and support to improve the quality of life for those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Team Laugh with Me Podcast will be walking June 21, 2025 in Papillon, Nebraska Follow us on our socials: X @LaughwithmePod & @JOfromNebraska Instagram @laughwithmepodcast TikTok @JeremyOdem0 YouTube 'Laugh with Me Podcast' Facebook 'Laugh with Me Podcast' Apple Podcasts : Laugh With Me PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/LAUGHWITHMESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.