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IBS and Fibromyalgia are inherently connected. Up to 60% of patients with IBS have Fibromyalgia. Learn how to heal BOTH at the same time.
IBS and Fibromyalgia are inherently connected. Up to 60% of patients with IBS have Fibromyalgia. Learn how to heal BOTH at the same time.
Do you have an IBS diagnosis? If so, you may know that it’s not a particularly specific diagnosis. You could experience diarrhea, constipation, OR both. Plus the wide array of symptoms from bloating to anxiety, and beyond. IBS is, by nature, a catch-all diagnosis. You can find that IN the name – Irritable Bowel Syndrome. A syndrome, in the medical world, refers to a disease state with a recognizable pattern of symptoms but lacking in consistent or known causes. So if you have a syndrome, the cause is unknown, what can you do about it? (And what can you do about it instead of going on a diet like the Low FODMAP diet?) Do you have any hope of getting rid of it? In the case of IBS, the answer is a resounding YES.
Have you struggled with Gut issues for a decade – or more? Have you gone to multiple doctors, even GI specialists, and never gotten an answer? Or maybe the answer was simply a diagnosis of IBS? Have you felt like there was more going on in your body, yet couldn’t figure it out with the doctor’s help? Did you have other problems like sleep issues, weight gain, and fatigue? Have you tried everything from elimination diets to building sleep hygiene habits – and you just didn’t know what else to do? If you’ve answered yes to a few of these, you’ll relate to my client Becca!
“How long?” It’s a valuable question; relevant to anyone starting a journey. Knowing the length of a journey prepares us for the road ahead, psychologically and practically. It’s SO important, we’ve already released a podcast episode on the hero’s journey and how it relates to health!
Have you ever had SIBO? Do you think you might have SIBO? Or – are you the one out of every 2 people who have gotten SIBO – only to get it again? (SIBO has a 50% recurrence rate in individuals who have had it before!) Whether you are one of the above, or just a curious listener trying to make sense of all things gut and information out there, then today’s episode is just for you.
Do you struggle with acid reflux? Between 20-30% of Americans have acid reflux symptoms every week. That’s almost one third of Americans every week! According to the World Journal of Gastroenterology in a study of more than 6,000 patients, 63% of people with IBS ALSO have acid reflux / or GERD. On top of that, IBS affects women in a 2:1 ratio compared to men. So the overwhelming majority of people with IBS are women, and the majority of these women with IBS also have GERD. Safe to say – I have a lot of clients with acid reflux and ALL the symptoms that come with it.
Have you ever been given instructions to make a diet change and didn’t know where to start? Have you ever decided to not join a program you KNEW would help you because you weren’t sure you could make all the diet changes recommended to you? If so, you will LOVE today’s episode. Joining me is the newest member of the Better Belly Therapies team Shannon Callery, NTP!
Today’s podcast guest is Dr. Paul Anderson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine (NMD)! He is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness. Dr. Anderson joins me to discuss his new book, “Cancer… The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.” Whether you have Crohn’s, Cancer, or IBS – today’s podcast episode will give you tools and thoughts for how to emotionally approach having chronic illness in a healthy and empowered way.
Have you ever wondered, “What is the best food sensitivity test for me?” Have you ever felt that if you JUST got a better food sensitivity test, you’d get better? Have you ever felt frustrated with food, wondering WHAT was causing your digestive problems? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, tune in to learn about how to choose the best food sensitivity test for yourself.
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