Podcasts about Specific carbohydrate diet

Send us a textAmanda Phillips never imagined her lifelong battle with Crohn's disease would transform into a business helping other people living with chronic illnesses. But after decades of unexplained stomach pains, missed diagnoses, and learning to navigate life with IBD, that's exactly what happened.Amanda takes us through her journey from childhood stomach aches dismissed as "just constipation" to her eventual diagnosis at 17. We explore how she learned to identify her personal flare triggers—stress and GI bugs being the major culprits—and the profound anxiety this created around situations most people take for granted, like commuting to work or being around sick family members.The pandemic became an unexpected turning point in Amanda's health journey. Working remotely eliminated the bathroom-related stress of her daily commute. When her company pushed employees back to the office, Amanda fought for accommodations, facing frustrating resistance from HR despite documentation showing remote work improved her health and performance.The birth of Be Well came during a February 2022 hospitalization, when Amanda found herself freezing in a standard hospital gown. Looking around at the medical wear available, she thought, "I can do better than this." What makes Amanda's approach unique is her commitment to meaningful design. Every Be Well product—from symptom tracking journals to discreet pill holders to comfort items with inspirational quotes—comes from lived experience and continuous customer feedback with a focus on prioritizing patient comfort, dignity, and practicality. Now she's expanding into new territory with hospital gowns, non-metal MRI hoodies, and more innovations. Whether you're living with chronic illness or supporting someone who is, this episode offers inspiration in turning personal challenges into purpose and creating solutions that truly understand patient needs.Links: Link to the BeWell websiteLink to BroGloInformation about IBD and work- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USAMy guest co-host, Stacey Calabro's episodeLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Steven Wright, health engineer and co-founder of Healthy Gut.

Enhancing Gut Health with Innovative Digestive Enzymes: In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses the importance of digestive enzymes, particularly innovative formulations, with guest Steven Wright, a health engineer and co-founder of Healthy Gut. They delve into Wright's journey with digestive health, his development of the enzyme product HoloZyme, and its efficacy backed by clinical trials. Dr. Hoffman and Wright also explore the benefits of tributyrin butyrate supplements for gut health. They emphasize the role of enzymes in combating IBS, dietary intolerances, and enhancing overall digestion. The episode also features a special offer for HoloZyme on healthygut.com.

Send us a textThe quest for better outcomes in pediatric IBD has taken significant strides forward, and Dr. Jeremy Adler returns to Bowel Moments to guide us through the most promising research developments of the past year. Dr. Adler is a clinical Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan and serves as the Interim Director of the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center. We discuss how medication dosing strategies have evolved dramatically, with compelling evidence showing that body surface area measurements work better than traditional weight-based dosing for younger children. This seemingly simple adjustment yields dramatically better results, particularly as children grow and develop through puberty. Regular therapeutic drug monitoring—checking medication levels every 6-12 months or more frequently during growth spurts—has also proven critical for maintaining disease control in the pediatric population.Prevention emerges as the cornerstone of Dr. Adler's research and clinical philosophy. The fascinating GEM study has identified changes in gut permeability that occur before IBD diagnosis, potentially opening doors to early intervention before symptoms appear. Meanwhile, Dr. Adler's own groundbreaking research demonstrates that early, aggressive treatment with anti-TNF medications can prevent serious complications like perianal fistulas, fistulas, and abscesses—complications that significantly impact quality of life and body image.We navigate the complex terrain of treatment barriers, from insurance denials to psychological resistance to "stronger" medications. Dr. Adler challenges common misconceptions, noting that injectable or infusion medications often have better safety profiles than some oral options that patients perceive as "less intense." The conversation turns to normalizing surgical options like ostomies when needed, with Dr. Adler advocating for early introduction to surgical teams—not because surgery is imminent, but because establishing relationships reduces trauma if intervention becomes necessary.With new medication mechanisms emerging and genetic markers helping to personalize treatment approaches, the research landscape offers real hope for children with IBD. Join us for this candid, informative discussion about protecting children from the worst outcomes of IBD through early intervention, personalized treatment, and collaborative care models that address both physical and mental wellbeing.Links: Research article- Preventing Fistulas and Strictures Among Children with Crohn's DiseaseJournal Article referenced- National Perspectives of Barriers by Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Managers in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseImproveCareNowLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

In this special bonus episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we chat with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, about her personal journey in health. Dr. Jill joined us to share more about her personal healing, and the role that her faith played in her own journey overcoming Crohn's Disease and breast cancer. Her raw and honest account of her own challenges in facing a life-threatening illness, living with autoimmunity and mold toxicity, and working in a medical system that has no tolerance for stepping outside the lines, offers a new path of empowerment for taking control of our own health and wellbeing.   In this interview, we discuss:   Dr. Jill's new book Unexpected  - which is a mix of personal memoir and practical advice Her philosophical approach to healing - through compassion, trauma healing, and faith A dual approach, which integrates left-brained analytical skills with right-brained intuition Medical insights on reversing autoimmune disease, the impact of ancestral trauma, and the importance of self-love and self-forgiveness for healing The physical and emotional effects of mold exposure, limbic system work, and traits of the “Highly Sensitive Person” (HSP) Practical advice for stress and healing (for both adults and children) Habit formation and other psychological insights   The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by Restorative Wellness Solutions.  Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/restorativewellnesssolutions/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Jill Carnahan, renowned functional medicine expert. 06:29 Everyone's story is powerful, transformative, and connective. 11:41 Navigating trauma, honoring experiences for personal growth. 17:27 Younger breast cancer patients face life-threatening challenges. 25:10 Sharing personal experiences fosters wisdom and growth. 28:20 Intuition plus science creates a powerful healing balance. 34:47 Meditation increased bone marrow cells significantly. 36:38 Mold exposure can be a traumatic experience. 45:03 HSPs perceive deeper beauty and life's poignancy. 50:25 Unhealed trauma can resemble high sensitivity traits. 57:14 Unconditional love is essential for client healing. 59:14 Practitioners encourage self-examination without judgment or shame. 01:03:58 Upcoming clinical insights from Clinicians Corner. Speaker Bio:  Dr. Jill is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist, known as Your Functional Medicine Expert® and often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine," for solving the case of the most well-known medical mysteries. Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. Dr. Jill uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase patient level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive way to restore health and optimize healing. She founded the Methodist Center for Integrative Medicine in Peoria, Illinois in 2009 and worked there as medical director. Then in 2010, she moved to Boulder, Colorado and opened Flatiron Functional Medicine where she has a widely sought-after medical practice with a broad range of clinical service including nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Dr. Jill is a survivor of both breast cancer and Crohn's disease and passionate about teaching patients how to live well and thrive in the midst of complex and chronic illness. She is a prolific writer, speaker, and loves to infuse others with her passion for hope, health, and healing! She has been featured in Shape Magazine, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post, as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden. She recently co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook and her prescriptive memoir, Unexpected, was released by HarperCollins/Zondervan in March of 2023.   Connect with Dr. Carnahan: Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocCarnahan    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjillcarnahan/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlatironFunctionalMedicine/ Get Dr. Jill's new book, Unexpected, here: https://readunexpected.com/  Keywords:  Restorative Wellness Clinician's Corner, functional health professionals, Margaret Floyd Barry, Dr. Jill Carnahan, Sherlock Holmes of medicine, personal health journey, Ellen Lovelace, integrative holistic medicine, advanced lab testing, root causes of illness, mold toxicity, new book, memoir, chronic illness management, faith and spirituality, trauma and healing, non-shaming environment, self-examination, wounded healers, resilient mindsets, intuition in medicine, autoimmune disease reversal, Crohn's disease recovery, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, ancestral trauma, HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), limbic system work, environmental toxicity, somatic experiencing, compassionate patient care, mold trauma. 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What happens when two SCD experts join forces to thoroughly examine the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to make it better than ever before? This episode. That's what happens! In this week's episode of The Cheeky Podcast for Moms with IBD, we're diving into all things SCD with guest, Sherry Lipp. Sherry is a certified holistic gut […]

This week we talked to Nicole Kittleson! Nicole's daughter Addy was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when she was 8 years old but that diagnosis wasn't easy to get to. Addy wasn't growing or gaining weight, her eyes became dull and her hair started falling out. Nicole brought her concerns to her daughter's pediatrician but they just encouraged her to feed her more calories but Nicole knew something more was going on. When her daughter started experiencing skin inflammation and complaining about blood in her stool and Nicole finally demanded that her daughter get the tests she needed to get a definitive diagnosis of Crohn's. We talked to her about Addy's unusual and severe symptoms of a flare and their decision to use the Specific Carbohydrate diet to treat her disease for several years. We talked about the ramifications of using this diet including the cost, the time, and the impact that it had on family traditions and culture. We talked about how Nicole, Addy, and the rest of the family incorporated the SCD and these changes and needs into their daily routine and how they coped as a family. Finally we talked about how parents can also experience medical trauma as part of the process of their child having a chronic illness and about how parents can care of themselves while also caring for their child with IBD. In Nicole's case her own diagnosis of an autoimmune condition- Lupus- forced her to understand her need to care for herself as well as her family. We had a deep and impactful conversation with our friend Nicole as well as some laughs. We know that you'll be inspired by her and her daughter Addy too. Please keep in mind that the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with your healthcare team on any changes to your disease, diet, or treatment. We want you to stay safe and healthy! ;)Links: Nutritional Therapy for IBD- great source of info in diets and IBDInfo on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet- Nutritional Therapy for IBD Diet info from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USAInfo on Camp Oasis- camp for kids with IBD- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation USACommunity & Support programs- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USAIBDesis- South Asian IBD Alliance's support programInfo on Toxic Megacolon- Stanford Children's Hospital Let's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

This week we met Victorien Madsen! Victorien lives in The Netherlands and was diagnosed with UC after the birth of her 2nd child. We talked to her about navigating this new disease while parenting young children. Trying to find the right treatment option and finally finding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet before the internet was really even a thing. We talked to her about how she incorporated that diets into her life and her family's routine. We talked to her about modifying recipes and how she learned to create delicious foods for herself. We discussed how she started volunteering to run a support group for people with IBD who are interested in using diet to complement their treatment and finally how all of that led her to start volunteering with Nutritional Therapy for IBD. lease keep in mind that the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with your healthcare team on any changes to your disease, diet, or treatment. We want you to stay safe and healthy! ;)Links: Nutritional Therapy for IBDAn article about Victorien and her diet journey- in Dutch! Curing Food- Victorien's website- in Dutch! Victorien's pecan waffle recipeNutritional Therapy for IBD's Diet comparison chartLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

In this episode of the Personal Brain Trainer Podcast, Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran explore the impact of diet on executive functioning. Erica shares her personal journey with diet changes that helped her overcome colitis and cancer. They discuss essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, with supportive research on their cognitive benefits. Various diets, including the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and Ketogenic Diet, are investigated for their potential to enhance cognitive function. The hosts also emphasize the importance of avoiding processed foods and sugars to maintain optimal brain health. Tune in to learn practical tips for improving your diet and cognitive performance. Links:  Breaking the Vicious Cycle: ⁠https://amzn.to/4e04tx3⁠  Carnivore Diet: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/27w6c4b4⁠  Ketogenic Diet: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/y5rbmyxp⁠  Mediterranean Diet: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yxpfywcb⁠  Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Brain Functions: A Systematic Review: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3faze22y⁠  The Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on the Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yc4tekbz⁠  Ketogenic diet and cognition in neurological diseases: a systematic review: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2s36tp5x⁠   Eat to Beat Disease: ⁠https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/⁠ Executive functioning Games for the classroom : ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mt7pbj78⁠  Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visualization:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inner Voice:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility⁠⁠ Brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learningspecialistcourses.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iVVi.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dropintoyourbestself.com/

Nutritional therapy plays a significant role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but it is often overlooked in traditional medical care. Exclusive enteral nutrition is effective in inducing remission, while therapeutic diets like the IBD-Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet have shown positive results. Monitoring nutrient deficiencies and biometric measurements like grip strength are essential for optimal management of IBD. To help develop a framework for this topic I welcomed on the Kim Beall, Pharm.D., who is the Cofounder and Managing Director of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, http://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org a non-profit dedicated to establishing evidence-based nutritional therapy as a foundational part of IBD care to improve the well-being and health outcomes of those living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Kim and I met related to a mutual colleague the late Trina Seligman, ND who had a courageous life long battle with Crohns/Colitis . We share a strong bond with Trina. Here are some of the timestamps of the conversations. 00:00 -

This week we talked to Abigail VanHoose- otherwise known as Abigail Marie the Check with IBD! Abigail was diagnosed with UC after a bad car accident and after she finished culinary school. Her disease journey was definitely rocky and very impacted by substandard medical care. Like may people living with IBD, she was told that "diet doesn't matter" but after dealing with multiple flares, she found the book "Breaking the Vicious Cycle that outlines the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and how it can be helpful for people with IBD. She decided to give it a try but found the recipes to be....less than exciting. She decided to put her culinary talents to work and started coming up with new recipes that followed the diet and than led her to decide to share her knowledge in her blog. We talked to her about following the SCD, how she creates the recipes, what she includes on her blog, and her favorite recipes. We also talked to her about her work with the nonprofit Nutrition Therapy for IBD and how she's been able to help them grown their recipe database, expand their social media, and much more. Finally we go on a rant about the medical system, steroids, and medical education. If you've listened to previous episodes, you know this is unsurprising. We had a great time hearing from Abigail, we know you will too and we're all set to try some of her yummy-sounding recipes. Cheers!Please keep in mind that the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with your healthcare team on any changes to your disease, diet, or treatment. We want you to stay safe and healthy! ;)Links: Abigail's Blondie recipeAbigail's Coffee "Ice Cream" recipeAbigail's Strawberry Cupcake with Vanilla Icing recipeNutrition Therapy for IBDLet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

This week we talk to Kim Braly, RD! Kim is a Registered Dietitian that specializes in IBD, consults on nutrition and IBD-related research studies, has expertise on IBD nutrition program development and educates practitioners on nutrition therapies for IBD. She is currently in private practice seeing adults and kids living with IBD virtually across the country. Previous to this she was part of the IBD Center at Seattle Children's Hospital where she saw patients as well as developed and participated in research studies on nutrition therapies for IBD. We talked to her about what it was like to develop these studies and how challenging it is to control for all the potential changes that can happen when participants are cooking their own foods. We talked about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and how she talked to patients about the expectations and prepared them to take it on. We also talked about the efficacy of several diet therapies. We also discussed health and economic disparities and how these might affect the ability of some families to consider dietary therapies and the lack of insurance coverage to help. Finally we talked about the website that she developed with a woman living with Crohn's disease who was her patient at Seattle Children's called Eats for IBD. This website provides much-needed nutrition support and practical resources to those with IBD including educational sessions, support options, and delicious recipes that are friendly to dietary therapies. We had a lot of fun talking with Kim and we learned so much too! Cheers!Please keep in mind that the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with your healthcare team on any changes to your disease, diet, or treatment. We want you to stay safe and healthy! ;)Links: Eats for IBD websiteKim's private practice websiteImproveCareNowNutrition Therapy for IBD websiteFind an IBD-Focused Dietitian- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USAFind an IBD-Focused Dietitian- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - USALet's get social!!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Twitter!

Healing your body by listening to your gut In this fascinating interview with Jini Patel Thompson, founder of Listen to Your Gut and author of multiple books, host Vai Kumar uncovers lots of impactful information about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Colitis, Diverticulitis, and IBS). A very personal topic to both guest and host, this episode takes listeners through a multi-pronged approach to finding a balance and restoring the body’s equilibrium. Listening to one’s own body, intuition, tapping into our body’s defences and healing capabilities, are all great reminders from this chat. Subscribe to the LTYG Podcast on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode! Here are some Chapter highlights and notes from this conversation: Ch 1: Jini’s journey, her non conventional approach – coming from a family of doctors, pharmacists, our guest shares her take on how she approached her healing journey. Ch 2: Specific Carbohydrate Diet – what it offers and what Jini felt was a barrier with it personally. Ch 3: Listen To Your Gut protocol, disease manifestation – how IBD shows up differently in people Ch 4: Initial steps to address Ch 5: Personality types, internal response – how our body triggers imbalances based on how we react to situations Ch 6: Diet, allergy testing Ch 7: Cellular regeneration – how healing happens in our body Ch 8: Herxheimer reaction – rapid release of toxins Ch 9: Methodical approach to healing Ch 10: Wifi, environmental toxins Ch 11: Adrenal systems, need for hormonal balance Ch 12: Fecal transplant, surgical aspects in general Ch 13: Children and IBD Ch 14: Natural therapies Ch 15: Microbiome testing, stool testing, food allergy testing Ch 16:Absorb plus protein supplementation Ch 17: Jini’s books, protocols Chapter Markers 0:00 – Jini’s journey, her non conventional approach 10:00 – Specific Carbohydrate Diet 13:00 – Listen to your gut protocol, disease manifestation 16:11 – Initial steps to address 18:00 – Personality types, internal response 22:00 – Diet, allergy testing 28:00 – Cellular regeneration 33:00 – Herxheimer reaction 37:00 – Methodical approach to healing 53:00 – Wifi, environmental toxins 56:00 – Adrenal systems, hormonal balance 57:30 – Fecal transplant, surgical aspects 1:00:00 – Children and IBD 1:04:00 – Natural therapies 1:08:00 – Microbiome testing, stool testing, food allergy testing 1:11:00 – Absorb plus, protein supplementation 1:15:00 – Jini’s books, protocols, children’s series Follow Fresh Leaf Forever for more podcast episodes that offer actionable insights to overcome real-world issues.

Finns det klinisk forskning på effekten av kostförändringar vid autoimmun sjukdom? Ja, det finns det. I avsnitt 105 av podden Paleoteket ger vi dig en överblick över forskning på sköldkörtelsjukdom, inflammatorisk tarmsjukdom, MS, reumatism. Vi kikar även på studier på eksem.Många av kostuppläggen som prövats i kliniska studier är så kallade elimineringskost-upplägg, där vissa livsmedel utesluts för att sedan återintroduceras en efter en. Den metodik vi själva går igenom i Autoimmun handbok och i vår onlinekurs AIP Masterclass är ett av de upplägg som har studerats i forskningen. Det är i grunden autoimmunt protokoll (AIP-kost) och följs av utvärdering, återintroduktioner, felsökning, finjustering och kosttillskott. Andra kostupplägg vi går igenom är glutenfritt, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, låg-FODMAP, Karnivor mfl.Vilka drag kan urskiljas i forskningen? Vad tycks hjälpa vid flera autoimmuna och kroniska sjukdomar? Och vad har olika autoimmuna sjukdomar gemensamt? Detta och mycket mer går vi igenom i avsnitt 105 av podden Paleoteket.OBS! Vi är med i bokrean hos Bokus! Du kan köpa alla våra böcker till rabatterat pris här (de levereras 20/2 2024 och i en månad). Köp Autoimmun handbok, Kokbok för sköldkörteln, Autoimmun kokbok och Mat och symtomdagbok.OBS! Kursstart mars 2024: AIP Masterclass - 12 veckor till din individanpassade kostLäs mer om AIP Masterclass och skriv upp dig på intresselistan härPrenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a powerful and inspirational interview with Stephen Williams, a thriving strength coach who has combated the debilitating symptoms of Crohn's and IBS through the Carnivore diet. Born amidst tumultuous circumstances and a checkered past, Stephen has risen above the hurdles, transforming his life through resilience and strength.A troubled teenager, expelled from school at 15, he squandered his youth and resources on reckless behavior and substance abuse. From indulging in alcohol, cocaine, and a flamboyant party lifestyle, Stephen's journey took a significant turn in 2000 when he began experiencing severe gut troubles.Working as door security in Newcastle while battling health issues, Stephen was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's. He was told there was no cure. But he wasn't willing to accept that fate.In his quest for health, Stephen pursued various diets with minimal success and dug deep into books, expanding his knowledge on holistic and nutritional sciences. He educated himself on various diets, like the Metabolic diet, Weston Price's principles, and The Specific Carbohydrate Diet developed by Dr. Sidney Haas.Drawing inspiration from several thought leaders and experts in fitness and health, including Stan "The Rhino" Efferding, creator of the Vertical Diet, Aajonus Vonderplanitz, author of "We Want to Live," and strength coaches like Charles R. Poliquin and Louie Simmons, Stephen started to see light at the end of the tunnel.Having followed the Carnivore diet for three years now, Stephen's life is a testament to resilience, the power of knowledge, and the undeniable connection between diet and health.Connect with Stephen and learn more about his inspiring journey on www.instagram.com/radicalstrengthcoach. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast. I hope you enjoyed it. Your support means the absolute world to me. And if you're enjoying the show, I've got a small favor to ask you. I'd be incredibly grateful if you would consider becoming a supporter and make a small monthly donation. Your contribution will really help to improve the show. It's a small monthly contribution. You can cancel at any time, and the link is in the show notes. Support the showAll my links in 1 easy list, including booking and personal training workout plans at LINKTREE You can now download the carnivore experience appApple direct link for apple devices Google play store direct link to app for Android Coach Stephen's Instagram Book me for coaching My growing UK carnivore YouTube channel I have set up a community that is all about eating low-carb and specifically carnivore. CLICK HERE Support my podcast from just £3 per monthBECOME A SUPPORTER Success stories Optimal Health 5 Star reviews All my facebook and other reviews are here Thanks to www.audionautix.com for any music included. Ple...

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee   Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1772 Karl Friedrich von Gaertner, German botanist, is born. Karl Friedrich von Gaertner had a fantastic last name; Gaertner translates to mean gardener. Karl was a second-generation gardener. His dad was Joseph Gaertner, the great German botanist and horticulturist, so Karl essentially stepped in his father's footsteps. Karl's claim to fame was his work with hybrids with hybridizing plants. Along with other botanists, he laid the foundation for Gregor Mendel, who discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with peas in his garden at the Augustinian monastery he lived in at Brno ("BURR-no") in the Czech Republic.   1890 Phebe Holder's poem, A Song of May, appeared in newspapers this month. In addition to her religious poems, Phebe wrote about the natural world. Gardeners delight in her poems for spring and fall. Phebe is a fabulous New England Victorian poet and gardener I love and admire. She loved the delicate plants of springtime and wrote a poem called A Song of May. What song hast thou, sweet May, for me, My listening ear what song for thee? A song of life from growing things, The life thy gentle presence brings; The tender light of budding spray. The blooming down on willow grey, The living green that earth overspreads, The creamy flowers on mossy beds. From blossoms pure with petals white As pressed from out the moonbeam's light. The fragrant lily of the vale, The violet's breath on passing gale: Anemones mid last year's*leaves, Arbutus sweet in trailing wreaths, From waving lights of forest glade The light ferns hiding neath the shade. A song of joy from wood and plain, From birds in old-time haunts again; The silvery laugh of tuneful rill O'er rocky bed, down craggy hill; Soft coming of warm dropping showers, The sighing wind in piney bowers; The music breathed by low-voiced waves, For listening, from ocean caves, A plaintive strain doth memory sing, A breathing of departed Spring: An unseen Presence in the home, A spirit voice-"The Master's come!". While hearts in tender sorrow wept O'er one beloved who silent slept, Who in the May-time long ago Passed the pearl gates of glory through. A grateful song, our God, to Thee For treasures of the earth and sea; For all the beauty Thou hast given; A dream to loving hearts, of heaven; A song of life, of joy, of love, Of trust, of faith in light adore This offering on thy shrine I lay; This song hast thou for me, sweet May.   Phebe's A Song of May recalls the flowers of spring. In the second verse, she's touching on many great spring beauties: the Lily of the Valley, violets, anemones, The Mayflower (also known as the trailing arbutus), and then, of course, ferns. In May, fern fronds cover the woodlands and understories. All of these spring plants emerge very quickly once they get growing. The ground transforms from leaf-littered - brown, drab, and dreary - to excellent with beautiful little blossoms.   1822 Thomas Hoy, English gardener, horticulturist, and botanist, died. Thomas was a dedicated gardener and head gardener for the Duke of Northumberland for over four decades - so he worked with plants his entire life. Thomas was a fellow of the Linnaean Society and liked to show his work at various plant societies And outings.  Thomas is remembered as an experienced botanist and a capable cultivator. He was very good at his job. In fact, he was so good that the botanist Robert Brown named a popular plant genus for Thomas Hoy. Can you guess what it is? Well, if you were thinking Hoya, you are correct. The Hoya is a beautiful way to be remembered and honored. I love Hoyas. I picked up a couple of variegated Hoyas over the winter, and I'm so excited to see what the flower looks like.  Overall the Hoya is a gorgeous plant named for the intelligent, thoughtful, and dedicated gardener Thomas Hoy, who died on this day when he was 72.    1867 Ralph Waldo Emerson inscribed a copy of his book, May Day, to Sophie Thoreau, the devoted sister of Henry David Thoreau. May Day is a collection of Emerson's writing and poems and includes the line, "Why chidest thou the tardy spring?" from his May Day poem. Why chidest thou the tardy Spring? The hardy bunting does not chide; The blackbirds make the maples ring With social cheer and jubilee; The redwing flutes his o-ka-lee, The robins know the melting snow; The sparrow meek, prophetic-eyed, Her nest beside the snow-drift weaves, Secure the osier yet will hide Her callow brood in mantling leaves; And thou, by science all undone, Why only must thy reason fail To see the southing of the sun?   In other words, why be upset that spring is late? Spring has everything in hand. Don't be angry about nature's timing. A library first shared this inscription with Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful handwriting. About a decade after receiving the book, Sophie gifted the book to her friend Mabel Loomis and inscribed the transfer in the book. If you're looking for a sentimental month of May gift or have a May birthday and want to give something unique, look for an old copy of May Day by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It's a beautiful gift.   Well, it turns out that May 1st is a great day to release a brand new gardening book, and so I thought I'd wrap up today's botanical history with three great garden books released on May 1st.   2001 The Himalayan Garden: Growing Plants from the Roof of the World by Jim Jermyn. If you're into growing mountain plants, Alpine plants, wildflowers, etc., and if you have a cold climate, you'll enjoy this book.   2015 Monet's Palate Cookbook: The Artist & His Kitchen Garden At Giverny by Aileen Bordman   2018 Herbal Medicine for Beginners: Your Guide to Healing Common Ailments with 35 Medicinal Herbs by Katja Swift     Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Emily's Fresh Kitchen by Emily Maxson This book came out in January of 2022, and the subtitle is Cook Your Way to Better Health.  I must be honest and let you know that I stumbled on this book at my local Goodwill and was immediately taken with it. I think it's fantastic. And I can't believe I missed it last year, so I'm playing catch up here. But the cover captivated me because it features a great soup - Her Roasted Butternut with Sage Soup infused with Coconut Cream. I bet it's fantastic. It sure makes for a pretty cover. And I must say that all of the pictures in this book are beautiful. I wanted to share a little bit about Emily because her story has inspired so much of her work, and she writes, After a Crohn's disease diagnosis at age 28 and over a decade of unsuccessful traditional treatment, Emily Maxson discovered the specific carbohydrate diet's positive effects and food's transformative power to improve health. She's a trained chef who poured her heart into creating delectable dishes that meet her diet's rigorous guidelines.   So the diet that she's following is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. If you haven't heard about it, Emily is an expert. And for her, the diet has led to a healthier and happier life. Now, if you're curious about this and can't wait to get the book, head over to her website Emily's Fresh Kitchen - it's the same name as the book title. You will find incredible recipes, inspiring stories, and photos there. She does a top-notch job. I also want to share more about this Specific Carbohydrate Diet because you're probably curious. This is a primarily plant-based diet, which is great for gardeners who want to eat fresh from the garden. And here's what Emily writes about on page nine of her book. Following this diet, I cooked myself out of disease and into good health. While the diet was strict, the results were miraculous. It was such a blessing not to have to take medications or to spend time in hospitals, my gut was healthy again, and I was able to start introducing foods that were not allowed while following the diet. Today, I strive for my diet to be 80% plant-based. I focus on fiber and try to get a variety of plant foods in my diet daily, including some gluten-free whole grains.   This diet and way of life are working for her. Consequently, Emily has written a great cookbook with lots of ideas. I thought what I would do is walk you through the chapters here. First, she does a quick overview of what's in her pantry. Then, she talks about her favorite kitchen tools. I love the gadgets, and I love her tips on this. Emily has an excellent section on salads, main dishes, soups, sides, breakfast, and smoothies. That's a critical section for me because I always feel like if I can nail down what I'm having for breakfast, the rest of the day goes well. Then she shares appetizers and savory snacks, which is a good section, too. I've been looking for delicious things I can eat in the evenings. I will check this out. The next chapter covers sweets, treats, condiments, dressings, and spice blends. This is an essential tool, especially if you're going to a plant-based diet because you don't want to lose the flavor. And then drinks and cocktails. Emily is pretty thorough, and it's easy to tell that this is an entire lifestyle for her. She's mastered this, and she can use her own story as a testament to the fact that it does work; to cook your way to better health. This book is 284 pages of nutritious and flavorful dishes that will help heal your body and get you back on the road to health. You can get a copy of Emily's Fresh Kitchen: Cook Your Way to Better Health by Emily Maxson and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $25. This is a great gift book if you're looking for an excellent garden-to-table cookbook.    Botanic Spark 1859 On this day, Calvin Fletcher, American attorney, banker, farmer, and state senator in Indianapolis, wrote these words in his diary: This a most delightful Sabbath morn and the anniversary of my leaving Westford, Massachusetts in 1817 forty two years ago. [It's] also the anniversary of my alliance to my sainted wife in 1821 thirty eight years ago to day. Both days are of great beauty & loveliness. This morn I worked my garden & retrospected on the past. Brought up the enumerable reasons for gratitude to Almighty God for the undeserved blessings have enjoyed. All nature seemed to accord to my strain of thought. Bless the Lord O! my soul & all that is within me say Amen! Mrs. F. & I went to Westly Chapel to hear E. preach from the Canticles (Solomon's Songs): "The winter is past & the time of singing of birds has come..."   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Join Drs Sunanda Kane and Linda (Annie) Feagins as they discuss dietary issues such as malnutrition; fiber, dairy, gluten, and red meat intake; and hospital meal plans when treating patients with UC. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/984005). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Inflammatory Bowel Disease https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/179037-overview Malnutrition and Quality of Life Among Adult Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jgh3.12278 Role of Diet in the Development and Management of Crohn's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32185530/ Gluten-Free Diet in IBD: Time for a Recommendation? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32558265/ Use of the Low-FODMAP Diet in Inflammatory Bowel Disease https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgh.13695 Inulin and Oligofructose in Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/137/11/2572S/4664508?login=false A Randomized Trial Comparing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to a Mediterranean Diet in Adults With Crohn's Disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8396394/ Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet (by Elaine Gottschall) https://breakingtheviciouscycle.info/ A Diet Low in Red and Processed Meat Does Not Reduce Rate of Crohn's Disease Flares https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6726378/ The Role of Carrageenan in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Allergic Reactions: Where Do We Stand? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34684400/

In this fascinating interview with Jini Patel Thompson, founder of Listen to Your Gut and author of multiple publications, host Vai uncovers lot of impactful information about Inflammatory Bowel Disease(Crohn's , Colitis).A very personal topic to both guest and host, this episode takes listeners through a multi pronged approach to finding a balance and restoring the body's equilibrium. Listening to one's own body, intuition, tapping into our body's defenses and healing capabilities are some great reminders from this chat.Here are some Chapter highlights and notes from this conversation:Ch 1: Jini's journey, her non conventional approach - coming from a family of doctors, pharmacists, our guest shares her take on how she approached her healing journey.Ch 2: Specific Carbohydrate Diet - what it offers and what Jini felt was a barrier with it personally.Ch 3: Listen To Your Gut protocol, disease manifestation - how IBD shows up differently in peopleCh 4: Initial steps to addressCh 5: Personality types, internal response - how our body triggers imbalances based on how we react to situationsCh 6: Diet, allergy testingCh 7: Cellular regeneration - how healing happens in our bodyCh 8: Herxheimer reaction - rapid release of toxinsCh 9: Methodical approach to healingCh 10: Wifi, environmental toxinsCh 11: Adrenal systems, need for hormonal balanceCh 12: Fecal transplant, surgical aspects in generalCh 13: Children and IBDCh 14: Natural therapiesCh 15: Microbiome testing, stool testing, food allergy testingCh 16:Absorb plus protein supplementationCh 17: Jini's books, protocolsFollow the podcast, rate the podcast and leave a review from your podcast app of choice. This helps many more folks realize the power of information produced and the insights offered in every episode. Thank you.LEGAL DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST EPISODE, THE CONTENTS HEREIN ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN AND GASTROENTEROLOGIST FOR YOUR CASE BY CASE NEEDS. THIS IS MEANT TO ONLY HIGHLIGHT THE GUEST'S APPROACH TO HER PERSONAL HEALING JOURNEY. THIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE NOR IS IT MEDICAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS TO ANY APPROACH MAY VARY. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Enjoy PIOR Living products Enjoy PIOR Living products at a 20% discount and free shipping on orders over $75Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow host Vai on Instagram , twitter for interesting digital media & daily life topics. Head to my website for enlightening blogs & content.This podcast comes to you from Listen Ponder Change LLC, founded by Vai Kumar.Every support the show contribution is much appreciated !!

When we develop autoimmune disease, our body becomes more sensitive and that often includes food sensitivity. Many of us turn to healing diets in an effort to eliminate inflammatory foods and embrace the foods that support healing instead. One risk, however, is paying too much attention to the foods we remove and not enough to the foods we add. Another risk is sticking to a dietary template without personalizing it for our body's unique needs. There are lots of healing diets out there. We often talk about the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol and Wahls Protocol on this podcast. But other diets you may be familiar with include the Specific Carbohydrate Diet or GAPS Diet, the Low-FODMAP diet, a vegetarian or vegan diet, a ketogenic diet, or a carnivore diet. Today, we discuss which nutrient deficiencies are most common on which healing diets, and how we can make sure we're getting the nutrition we need. My guest is Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. She's a best-selling author, speaker, educator, and former research scientist, fascinated with the healing power of food.

There are 2 diets well known for helping with GI issues, Low FODMAPs and Specific Carbohydrate Diet. When it comes to SIBO diet plays a huge role, but it's not what you think. Join me as I walk you through each diet, what I like and don't like about them, and the role diet plays in treating Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. ~Marian ******************************************* Free Beginner's Guide for Eating with Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Illness Guide Phase-2 SIBO Program Discovery Call with Marian Website Join the Community Follow on Instagram Disclaimer: The goal of this podcast is to help you take control of your health and for you to feel the best you possibly can! These episodes are not meant to take the place of working with a qualified health care professional and are not designed to diagnose or treat any diseases or medical conditions. Any advice provided is not a medical diagnosis or medical treatment plan.

Thanks to gut healing diets like Paleo, FODMAPs, Keto, gluten free, even to some extent the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, we've seen store-bought snacks rise to the occasion. Gone are the days when we have to go without or suffer through the long hours of making our own snacks at home. Today's gut healthy store-bought snacks […]

Back on the podcast today is Steven Wright, the man behind Healthy Gut, a cutting-edge supplement line devoted to helping those suffering with persistent GI problems. After being diagnosed with IBS by several doctors, Steven found relief from his own gut health problems by following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, and then spent years coaching others to do the same. His goal continues to be providing solutions for effective digestion, nutrient absorption, and microbiome balance. Today Steven is talking about targeting the gut for the purpose of optimising immune health. He discusses what to look for in a probiotic supplement, and explains how paraprobiotics are now being used to improve gut function. He describes some of the specific probiotic strains that have been found to modulate immune response, soothe rashes and improve exercise performance - and where you can find them. Steven also offers some of his best tips for supporting immune health and managing stress with nutrition. Here's the outline of this episode with Steven Wright: [00:00:07] Steve's previous NBT podcast: How to Stop Suffering and Restore Your Gut to Health. [00:00:26] How Steven connected supporting the immune system through the gut. [00:03:25] 5 different immune misfires (scroll down page). [00:06:05] Innate vs. adaptive immune system. [00:09:02] Leaky gut and its role in autoimmunity. [00:09:45] Alessio Fassano, MD; Study: Fasano, Alessio, and Terez Shea-Donohue. "Mechanisms of disease: the role of intestinal barrier function in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases." Nature clinical practice Gastroenterology & hepatology 2.9 (2005): 416-422. [00:16:06] Histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). [00:18:19] Effect of butyrate on mast cells. [00:20:34] Paraprobiotics (heat-killed probiotics) vs. typical probiotics. [00:25:09] Importance of probiotic strain and concentration. [00:27:26] Probiotics found in HoloImmune; Lactococcus lactis JCM 5805 (Immuse ®, also called LC-Plasma in the literature). [00:30:31] Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 (Immuno-LP20 ®). [00:31:50] Lactobacillus acidophilus strain L-92. [00:34:49] 1-year study on LP20: Nakai, Hiroko, et al. "Safety and efficacy of using heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137: High-dose and long-term use effects on immune-related safety and intestinal bacterial flora." Journal of Immunotoxicology 18.1 (2021): 127-135. [00:34:49] Immuse ® - studied at 250mg; Study: Kato, Yukiko, et al. "Safety evaluation of excessive intake of Lactococcus lactis Subsp. lactis JCM 5805: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial." Food and Nutrition Sciences 9.04 (2018): 403. [00:37:07] Beta glucans for boosting Secretory IgA (SIgA). [00:41:20] Best interventions for gut and immune health. [00:45:20] Tips for optimizing nutritional status: Track your food, get a continuous glucose monitor, monitor vitamin D status. [00:45:30] Managing stress with nutritional and gut support. [00:48:06] Boosting butyrate: Tributyrin and L. rhamnosus GG. [00:48:43] HealthyGut.com - new customers use coupon code NOURISH15 to save $15.

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Celina Costa, 4-year-old Son Diagnosed with Crohn's at Age 4, SCD Influencer Extraordinaire, Living SCD, Overcoming Specific Carbohydrate Diet Challenges, Loving Life, & More

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Dr. Ali Arjomand returns to discuss The Specific Carbohydrate Diet, DineAware, eating SCD illegal (but whole) foods, his My SCD(R) Protocol, and more.

Krystle Zuniga, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian in UT Health Austin's Dermatology Clinic, UT Health Austin's Endocrinology Clinic, UT Health Austin's Infectious Disease Clinic, UT Health Austin's Livestrong Cancer Institutes, UT Health Austin's Primary Care Clinic, and UT Health Austin's Rheumatology Clinic. She is also a part of UT Health Austin's Integrated Behavioral Health care team, UT Health Austin's Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction care team, and UT Health Austin's CaLM Care Team. She specializes in using evidence-based nutrition to develop individualized nutrition care plans that help patients meet their personal health goals, optimize clinical outcomes, and improve quality of life. Additionally, Dr. Zuniga is an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Oncology. Dr. Zuniga earned her doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also completed a dietetic internship. She is a Level 2 Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist. Dr. Zuniga previously served as an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Texas State University. As a translational nutrition scientist, she conducts basic, clinical, and epidemiological research to understand how nutrition and physical activity may promote physical and cognitive health in cancer survivors and older adults. Her research has been published in several scientific journals, including Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Prevention Research, Journal of Geriatric Oncology, and Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging. 0:00- Intro 0:20- Moving Beyond Cancer Collaberative 0:50- Meeting Dr. Zuniga / her background 2:30- Frustrations with “experts” on social media 4:10- Inflammatory bowel disease and diet 5:30- Exclusive enteral nutrition 9:00- Specific Carbohydrate Diet 12:45- Dietary influence on cancer 14:40- Medical Medium 16:30- Mark Hyman 20:15- Making conclusions on dietary studies 23:40- Terrible insurance company issues 24:30- Keto diets and cancer 29:50- Fasting mimetic diet 41:15- Ketogenic / carnivore diet for gut health 49:00- Dietary advice to avoid cancer 56:30- Where to find more from Dr. Zuniga

Lindsey Brown's heartfelt story about her daughter Caroline's journey from Crohn's Disease to remission by using only The Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

There's eating healthy and then there's eating “gut” healthy. Normal healthy eaters have got nothing on us! When we eat with healing our Crohn's and colitis in mind, we take health to a whole new level. Gut healthy diets like eating gluten-free or dairy free, Paleo or Specific Carbohydrate Diet, IBD-AID or GAPS… they all […]

IBD is not a condition that is easy to diagnose or treat. People who live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have needs that include guidance on nutrition. Diet is notoriously difficult to study but some research is starting to be done. Dannielle Jascot, MS, CNS, CDN, certified nutritionist and IBD patient talks over the recent results of the DINE-CD study, which compared the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and the Mediterranean Diet. Episode page and transcript: https://bit.ly/2YIaZXk Concepts discussed on this episode include: The Dine-CD Study and discussion of the results Local Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Chapters Buy Tickets to the Bottoms Up Event Find Dannielle Jascot on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Credits: Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney. Theme music, "IBD Dance Party," is from ©Cooney Studio.

PODCAST TOPICS & OUTLINEMy personal struggles with gut issues starting with a dental accident as a kid followed by several rounds of antibiotics into adulthoodAll the things I have tried over the years, what helped, what didn't, and my transformational experiences using Steven's productsSteven's struggle with digestive issues as a child, teen, and adultHow he started experimenting with supplements as a teenHow college pizza and beer led to more digestive problems including severe gas and bloatingHow he almost lost his dream job due to excessive gas (can you imagine? That had to be a lot of gas for co workers to complain!)How he had a digestive accident on bus ride in Chicago that was incredibly embarrassing and motivatingHow he discovered the SCD or Specific Carbohydrate Diet or SCD and how he and his business partner help take it to the next level with SCDLifestyle.comSteven's burnout from health coaching that led to him taking a break and pursue deeper healing by doing psychedelic assisted emotional work. And how that helped him reboot and eventually realize his calling and the creation of HealthGut, a supplement company focused on Next Level Digest supportA deep walk through of each product which includes Digestive Enzymes, Butyrate, and Betaine HCLWhy each product is unique in terms of its ingredients, co factors, and delivery mechanismsHow Digestive Enzymes can be used systemically in between meals or at night for great gut and body healingHow Butyrate is a Post Biotic and can help heal leaky gut, leaky brain, mucosal membranes, and moreWhy Healthy Gut Betaine HCL product contains Intrinsic Factor, DHL, and GingerHow to get started with each of his productsWhat is in the product pipeline @ Healthy GutAnd of course a discount code for trying Healthy Gut productsSPONSORS AND LINKSa) Healthy Gut Discount: use this hyperlink via Healthy Gut for $15 off your order and free shipping! b) Want to reduce stress and improve sleep? Two times every day I use NuCalm to reset my nervous system so I can fully show up in work and life. Learn more here:www.NuCalm.comc) for more information about me, journey, and offerings: http://www.thrivality.com

I see it all the time. Women come to me and say, I don't get it. The SCD (the specific carbohydrate diet) seems to work for everyone with Crohn's and colitis. I've tried it and I did everything right—fanatical adherence. And I still feel awful—maybe even worse. Why didn't it work for me? Have you […]

Show notes for Episode 51 Role of routine second-look endoscopy in patients with acute peptic ulcer bleeding: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials-  GIE A Randomized Trial Comparing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to a Mediterranean Diet in Adults with Crohn's Disease – Gastroenterology Comparative effectiveness and harms of antibiotics for outpatient diverticulitis. – Annals of IM… Continue reading Episode 51 – September 2021 – Gastroenterology Literature Review

This podcast is a deep dive into the recently published article "A Randomized Trial Comparing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to a Mediterranean Diet in Adults With Crohn's Disease." (also known as the Dine Study) published by Lewis, et al. Article link is here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34052278/My guests are Dr. Meghana Doniparthi, gastroenterology fellow at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Kim Beall, Pharm D.Kim received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and her BS in Pharmacy from Auburn University. She has experience in academics and industry, working at MUSC as part of an Internal Medicine team and serving as adjunct faculty at MUSC College of Pharmacy, then working in Health Sciences with Merck as an academic liaison for those publishing and researching in lipids, hypertension, and heart failure. She has been following research in IBD closely since 2013 with her teenage son's diagnosis of Crohn's disease, and has become committed to the advancement of nutritional therapy as treatment. Her website is http://www.ntforibd.org

#212 Steve is an engineer who developed the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to help combat the incredible digestion issues he had since he was 13 years old. Then, he ordered his first supplements and started his first diet, but by 23 he was crying daily in bloating pain. The panic attacks, depression, and constipation were threatening his “successful” life as a consultant. After years of struggle, Steve discovered the secret to gut health and started the SCD diet with his co-founder, Jordan. They've now released their own range of supplements and give detailed plans of the SCD diet so that other people can feel the benefits of good gut health, too. What are Short Chain Fatty Acids and why do they matter How butyrate heals the gut If certain diets such as high protein, low carb (or other) impact production of Butyrate Can you get Butyrate from food Who should supplement it Strategies to improve short-chain fatty acid production and so much more

Jennifer Brown is the creator of the popular SCD food blog, A Life of Happenstance. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2009 after having suffered from symptoms of her disease for many years before finding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet(TM) and completely changing her lifestyle. A combination of diet and medication helps to keep this mother of two young children in clinical remission. Her blog has over 100 SCD legal recipes, and it was cited as a recommended recipe site in the newest edition of Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet, by Elaine Gottschall. May you enjoy this interview as Jennifer shares her history, many tips on food, and how to follow The Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

You might already know this, but I am a capital H HUGE fan of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. But even when you're passionate about something with your whole heart, you can still find ways to make it even better. Today, even though I couldn't be more in love with the SCD and everything it can […]

Starting the Specific Carbohydrate Diet is one of the hardest things a mom with Crohn's or colitis can do. The diet is so different from anything you've tried before and the kitchen can quickly become the place you spend all of your time. In my almost 13 years on this diet, I've definitely taken great […]

Dr. David Suskind, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Physician Lead of ImproveCareNow, returns to discuss the latest diet research in The Produce Study and Dine CD, including a comparison to The Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

SCD Yogurt. It's the crux of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, which might just be at the heart of unlocking your IBD healing potential. SCD yogurt is full of beneficial bacteria to help balance your gut flora and bring your IBD into remission. And when it comes to this homemade fermented yogurt, you know that learning […]

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet seems to work like gangbusters for many with Crohn's or colitis, while others are left feeling like they've lost their invitation to this great SCD healing party. If you've ever tried the SCD and felt like a failure or if you've heard about the diet, but didn't really know how to […]

Join Dr. Arjomand as he shares insights into his journey with Crohn's disease, mistakes people make when following The SCD, the scientific thinking around probiotics and yogurt, and where he sees The Specific Carbohydrate Diet going in the future. For links and show notes, visit SCDforMe.com Please visit SCDforMe.com for the full set of notes. Dr. Arjomand: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliarjomand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modullahealth Instagram: ali_arjomand_phd Twitter: @AliArjomand Modulla Health Nutrition Clinic: https://modullahealth.com/ The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association: https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/ SCDROCKS Conference October 17, 2020: https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/scdrocks-conference-1 Dr. Arjomand's previously recorded talks at SCDROCKS: The Interplay Between IBD, the Gut Microbiome and SCD: https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/dr-ali-arjomand Lee Bernstein (SCDforMe.com): Preshow Courtesy Shout-Out by Lee: GI ProHealth http://www.giprohealth.com/ - SCD approved supplements: http://www.giprohealth.com/scdlegalproducts.aspx Email Lee Bernstein: LeeBernstein@scdforme.com Facebook The SCD Specific Carbohydrate Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/scdforme/ Lee Bernstein Twitter: @Lee_A_Bernstein Lee Bernstein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leebernstein/ Help support the show: Lee's FIND SCD PRODUCTS Associate Page: https://scdforme.com/helpful-books%2C-products Lee Bernstein's Knitting Patterns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyHeavenKnits

Erin Barnes of NoMoreCrohns.com shares her journey to wellness through The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and offers resources to help with learning about The SCD, recipes, meal planning, and more.

Christine Bowen, ND, CGP Naturopathic Physician, discusses many aspects of digestive health and gives accounts of how people, including herself, have reached remission by following The Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Visit Dr. Bowen at Bothell Natural Health: www.bothellnaturalhealth.com, and Inside Health Institute: www.insidehealthinstitute.org.. For show notes, visit SCDforMe.com. This podcast does not give medical advice, nor should anything here or in the podcast be taken as medical advice. Please consult your physician. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association: SCDRocks: https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/scdrocks-conference-1

Jeffrey Berger, Founder and Director of The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association (a not-for-profit), explains The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), its history, and the positive effect that following the program has had on his life. He also shares how The SCD Association came into existence and the free resources The SCD Association makes available to all. Home of the book BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE: Intestinal Health Through Diet, by Elaine Gottschall: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/home/ You'll find the SCD Association at https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/ This site currently has free replays of the presentations from the 2019 SCDROCKS conference, and you will also find a link where you can rent or purchase recordings from the 2018 conference. SCD Association survey (completely confidential): https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/scd-survey The SCD Association's primary Facebook page: Breaking the Vicious Cycle. SCD Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCDers/ SCD Association Facebook local support groups: https://specificcarbohydratedietassociation.org/scd-local-support-groups Find Lee at: SCDforMe.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/The-SCD-Specific-Carbohydrate-Diet-Podcast-101835038243805 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lee_A_Bernstein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leebernstein/ If you have had success in following The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and would like to be interviewed on the show, or if you would like to suggest a guest, write to Lee at LeeBernstein@scdforme.com

There are a handful of healthy diets that are commonly mentioned in the Paleo and functional medicine realm. One of these is the SCD diet, or Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Today we speak with Steven Wright, who provides easy steps to get started with the SCD diet and how you can use it to improve your gut health.

[Originally published on October 21, 2013] Steve Wright is an electrical engineer turned health engineer. Back in 2009, he was struggling with IBS symptoms, weight gain, acne, and other severe health issues. When conventional medicine didn't help, his friend Jordan Reasoner got him to start the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. In just a few days his IBS symptoms were basically gone. Since then, he's focused on getting as healthy as possible and teaching others what he used to get to the root causes of digestive problems, hormone dysregulation, and detox issues. He writes and works with people 1-on-1 over at scdlifestyle.com. What kind of digestive problems did you have? What is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? You mentioned “SCD is like the little brother of Paleo,” what's the difference between SCD and Paleo? Who is SCD for? I know you guys talk a lot about Poop. What can I learn about my health from poop? Can you share these 3 factors that make up a “perfect poop?” What are some of the common problems you're seeing with people on SCD? You guys talk a lot about the 4 horsemen, or 4 common foods that are allowed, but still cause a lot of problems for people. Can you tell us about those? If diet doesn't seem to be enough, what are some supplements that can help those with digestive problems? What are some of the root causes of digestive problems? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Steve Wright: Website: https://scdlifestyle.com/

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Dec 27, 2012 free podcast: What Is The Best Way To Use Beet Root Juice For Performance? Also: how to measure your body's ph/acidity, what to do about dry mouth, is standing better than sitting or laying down, what is the best diet for Ankylosing Spondylitis, and the best sources of Omega3s.   Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of this page, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute of your time and it helps grow our healthy community! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To get these and other interesting news flashes every week, follow Ben on Twitter and Google+. Good news for you almond hounds - they've actually got a lot fewer calories than the label indicates. Want to limit lactic acid buildup while swimming? 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Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Oct 31, 2012 free podcast: How Fast Can You Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time? Also: good nutrition for a morning workouts, what exercises are good for intervals, how to choose a sport GPS watch, the truth about green coffee beans, how to eat paleo for endurance, tips for your first Ironman, and low carb diet for IBS. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right side of the screen, call 1-877-209-9439, Skype “pacificfit” or scroll down to the “Ask Ben” form. Please don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes a minute of your time and it helps grow our healthy community! ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To get these and other interesting news flashes every week, follow Ben on Twitter and Google+. Extremely helpful chart on supplement/drug interactions. 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He's middle aged, 145lbs, 5'11" and that works for him. ~ In my response to Craig's breakfast comment, I mention: Pemmican, Nutiva Coconut Oil, Master Amino Pattern, Low Carb Fueling Package. Audio Question from 30secs @ 00:15:56 On last week's show Ben talked about 30 second bursts of exercise, with a 4 minute rest, done 5 times. What type of exercises would you recommend? Something that doesn't require equipment and can be done almost anywhere. Would Burpees work? ~ In my response, I mention the SetStarter and discount code "10percent". Audio Question from Dan @ 00:19:53 He is looking to get a GPS watch. What do you think is the best or best value watch (with HRM)? Does he need an altimeter? ~ In my response, I mention www.dcrainmaker.com. I also mention this video on interval training with the Timex Run Trainer:   And this video on pace setting with the Timex Run Trainer:   And the best deal on heart rate monitors, from Heart Rate Monitors USA. My final recommendation to Dan is the Timex Ironman run trainer paired with TrainingPeaks. Audio Question from Donna @ 00:24:47 She's heard lots of talk about the Green Coffee Bean being some sort of fat burner. Wants to know what your take is on that? She drinks regular coffee (espresso) but has never tried the green coffee. ~ In my response to Donna, I mention the new MPX100. Audio Question from Jane @ 00:30:05 She is 45-years-old and has been following the Paleo eating plan for a couple months now. She would like to do a half marathon next year but has no idea how to go about that or how to change her eating to optimize for energy and endurance. ~ In my response to Jane, I mention www.lowcarbtriathlete.com Audio Question from Keerthi @ 00:34:39 He's looking for ways he can add lean body mass without adding body fat percentage.  He needs recommendations on micro-nutrient ratio, timing, how many extra calories to eat in order to put on at least 10 lbs of lean body mass. ~ In my response to Keerthi, I mention this Get Fit Guy article. Audio Question from Rob @ 00:42:19 He plans on training for his first Ironman. He's never done any endurance sport (longest run is 6 miles, swim 3 laps of an olympic pool, bike is 10 miles). He is pretty fit and in shape. Is 200lbs, 13% body fat. Plays basketball and does HIIT. He is a vegetarian. He is thinking of using the "Tri-Dominator" plan for his Ironman training. Do you think that is a good place to start for his first Ironman. He doesn't just want to race he wants to compete! Also, do you have any suggestions on where to get some affordable training gear? ~ In my response to Rob, I mention www.TriathlonDominator.com, the Bronze modules at www.rockstartriathlete.com and www.thetrishop.com (use 10% discount code BEN10). Audio Question from Tony @ 00:48:26 He is a "lacto-ovo pescatarian" and has IBS. He is trying to go low carb but his dinners (which are out of his control - made by his wife) tend to be higher carb. Is he doing more damage than good having 2 of 3 meals low carb? Especially if he is doing higher fat in the first 2 meals. Due to his IBS he can't do coconut milk or eggs. He follows the "Low Carb for Triathlete" book. He tends to eat a lot of yogurt and almond butter for breakfast but that is getting old. ~ In my response I mention: the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, 2-4 scoops CapraColostrum per day, 4-6 drops oil of oregano per day, 1-3x/day, Hydrochloric acid – start at 1 and work up to 5-7x650mg/day (I recommend NOW Foods Betaine HCL). If H. Pylori, include 2-3 capsules mastic gum per day (I recommend Jarrow Formulas Mastic Gum). 1-2 servings of Bitters per day (I recommend Floradix Herbal Bitters). If urinary tract infection, try D-Mannose – 2-3g/day (I recommend NOW Foods D-Mannose). If you need to eat a meal that is “toxic”, like farm-raised meat, fish, etc. eat activated charcoal immediately prior. Also www.thedietdominator.com and my pesca-ovo vegetarian plan on TrainingPeaks. Testimonial from Jim @ 01:00:41 Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 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There are now time-stamps in the transcripts - of each of the latest podcasts. This makes it much easier to find the audio section you are interested in hearing. Listener Daragh finished his first Ironman - in 9:55:07 using Ben's Triathlon Dominator program. ----------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: As compiled and read by Brock, the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast "sidekick". Audio Question from AJ: He is a competitive cyclist and mountain bike racer. His weakness is his gut. Doesn't do well on solid foods and has switched to liquid calories. Has trouble with diarrhea especially when he is travelling. Has diarrhea a few times a week. Looking for causes and solutions. ~ In my response to AJ, I mention the Genova Parasitology test. I also mention the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, and the free Specific Carbohydrate Diet e-book. Audio Question from Carlos: Question about HIIT. Most programs says you should go high for 30 and low for 30 seconds. Would it better to use a Heart Rate Monitor and go hard/fast until I hit 180 bpm and then go slow until I hit 140bpm? ~ In my response to Carlos, I mention the complete guide to interval training article. Audio Question from Chris: In the past Ben has mentioned playing tennis. He is curious - what are the exercises and training routines that you have found to help with knee health and joint health when it comes to tennis? What training tips would you have? ~ In my response to Chris, I mention Capraflex. Audio Question from Jennifer: She has dropped grains out of her diet (except for quinoa). Does plenty of exercise and eats a lot of fruits and vegetables. She's found that she is really tired since changing her diet. What can she add to her diet to add energy but maintain the comfortable weight that she is at. ~ In my response, I mention lab testing with WellnessFX. Audio Question from Mike: Has a problem with his left shoulder. He's working out 3-5 times a week, doing intervals and weights. Lifting moderately heavy. Had a partial rotator cuff tear a few years ago. Rested it for 3 weeks and it healed up. Now every day that he lifts he gets pain the next day. What can he do to help with that? ~ In my response, I recommend this free report on Muscle Imbalances Revealed. I also mention the 7 minute Rotator Cuff Solution. Erin asks: Going for a run of 20 minutes or more often causes me to develop an aura migraine. Initially I get the bright spots in my eyes and if I continue running it will progress into the full-blown migraine. It only ever happens when I run in the morning and is made substantially worse when the weather is hot. Interestingly, I do a lot of other indoor sports and this doesn't happen during those training sessions, regardless of intensity. Can you suggest why this might be happening and what I can do to avoid it? ~ In my response to Erin, I reference my How to Get Rid of Migraine Headaches podcast with Ted Morter. Longbow asks: You mentioned in one of the earlier podcasts that recent research showed lifting lighter weights with more reps has the same result as the heavier weight with fewer reps. If the benefit is the same and the goal is "lift to failure", wouldn't it be better to lift lighter weights so the chance of getting injured is smaller? ~ In my response to Longbow, I mention this podcast that I did with Art De Vany. Also this podcast with Cary Nosler. Craig asks: I've heard a couple of things about "block training" (emphasizing one triathlon discipline at a time). What is your opinion on this? Dan asks: I was wondering what you thought about pedal spacers to widen the "Q-Factor". Is there a way to figure out what is the right pedal width for your body (besides getting a custom-fit)? 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