Triangle Holistic Gut Health

Is there evidence that you can starve your SIBO? Join the discussion on whether the popular practice of restricting fibers is best for SIBO. Discover what dietary strategies will actually promote progress in your SIBO journey and which ones may be holding you back. Amy and Nikki hope you can feel more confident in crafting your own SIBO diet after this episode!

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt-bzfBMSkw

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
Move over fancy functional testing–let’s dive into the unsexy but valuable bloodwork data that even your conventional P*P can run. Blood work provides many key insights into your health and is much more reliable than functional medicine testing, but is often underutilized. On this episode, discover some key labs to run annually, what reference ranges to shoot for and solutions to suboptimal levels.

Full Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4OHGLzO_9M

Nikki and Amy encourage you to achieve your health goals. For this episode, these two will share what they are currently working on to help achieve their own health goals. They will be covering the nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress areas of their health goal journey. Listen to the honest discussions about our health journeys, including the challenges we've faced and the successes we've achieved.

Full Video: https://youtu.be/dEFcnmcUMBw

Herbal prokinetics can be borderline MIRACULOUS for bloating, constipation, diarrhea, FODMAP intolerance, carbohydrate intolerance, and IBS and SIBO symptoms. In my clinical experience, 98% of people with IBS and SIBO find an herbal prokinetic that they love (yes, I track that data from my patients and students). But, once you find "the one," how long do you have to stay on it? A few months? Years? Forever??

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjiogWzvFhk&t=3s

Iron deficiency is SUPER common among people who have IBS and SIBO, and it can be difficult to treat. But, it doesn't *have to be* that way. In this video, I'm going to discuss the three (well, four, potentially) things that will keep you STUCK in Iron deficiency if you're not careful.

With so much research related to IBS and SIBO, it's hard to know how you can use it to your advantage. Unfortunately, it's not as simple as reading the abstract or conclusions and taking what they say at face value. So, this week Amy and I will teach you the ins and outs of using research in your gut healing journey!

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_31cFagvNYo

Vagus Nerve is a common topic in the world of IBS and SIBO. It is known as the longest cranial nerve as it runs from the brain stem to part of the colon. With this length, it helps send signals to our brain, heart, and digestive system. But how can we maximize the full potential of the vagus nerve? Watch the full episode to know more about vagus nerve stimulation!

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE74HxwL4RM

You've been told that you have SIBO. So, naturally, you try Rifaximin! And BOY do you feel great! This stuff is a dang MIRICLE CURE. "I feel like myself again!" you think. But alas, the effect is fleeting. Well, at least this proves that you have SIBO and that SIBO is causing your symptoms! Right? Right....? Well, friend, I'm here to tell you that this alone cannot confirm the presence of or clinical relevance of SIBO. Stay tuned to find out why!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y1rGIk3-Ao&t=3s

So, you've been told that you have SIBO (and that this SIBO thing is causing your IBS symptoms like bloating, pain, and pooping problems (diarrhea or constipation)). You naturally start googling and reading about the condition, right? But holy guacamole- this is scary!! Can this SIBO thing really cause constipation?! And how do you know if YOU have malabsorption? Have no fear, my darling- I'm going to cover all that in this video.

https://youtu.be/vVTcZljrVr4

What on earth is causing all of these autoimmune diseases?! Everywhere you look somebody has an autoimmune condition- whether it be Hashimoto's, Grave's, lupus/SLE, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or something else. Well, figuring out the root cause(s) of your autoimmunity is actually fairly straightforward when you think about it...

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTKsJy96Ie0

If you have SIBO, you've surely heard of the migrating motor complex or MMC. The MMC is a type of motility that cleans or sweeps the small intestine clean. So, keeping this MMC working optimally is CRITICAL for SIBO recovery and/or eradication. That's where fasting comes into play.

It's said that the MMC only kicks in when you've been in a fasted state for at least 3 hours, so you should space your meals accordingly. But what about when you struggle with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)? Which one should you prioritize? Can you fix your MMC while still managing hypoglycemia?

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBo0pcM0jAA

Have you observed the number of people you know that have food allergies or have celiac disease? It might not be that noticeable but there is an increase in the number of people having food allergies, and celiac disease. But, What is the reason? Why are food allergies, food reactions, and celiac disease on the rise?
Learn more on today's episode: https://youtu.be/xaQLUGMiV2Y

Period cramps are the WORST! It's bad enough that we women have to bleed every month, but did mother nature have to throw in cramps, bloating, and breast tenderness, too? Yeesh. Thankfully, I've discovered a simple cure for period cramps ;) I'd love to hear about your experience with this supplement if you decide to try it out! Be sure to comment below!

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV38ceb20MY

As promised from the previous episode where Amy and Nikki discussed what to do when you have "just IBS", this week will be focused more on identifying the best or perfect IBS diet for you! Learn how more about how to create the ideal ibs diet for your gut health journey.

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-492oMjS62A

Constipation can have many root causes. But how do you know which one YOU are dealing with? What patterns might tip you off? In this video, I discuss one of the most common causes of constipation and how you can recognize if it is affecting you.

In the previous episode, we discussed how a lot of people may get misdiagnosed with SIBO and have been suffering from just IBS. In that case, this week’s episode will highlight what you can do if you only have just had the IBS diagnosis. Watch the whole video to learn more about other ways to treat IBS and how it may differ from SIBO.

Strategies varied from one health practitioner to another and they can also affect us in different ways. Sometimes, it may shorten your treatment period or the opposite. This week's episode focuses on how you approach your gut health or IBS journey through mindset and how the "timeline" or phase of your interventions can affect your treatment!

Betaine HCl is a supplement that can boost stomach acidity, aid in digestion, and improve symptoms such as bloating, after-meal fullness, IBS and SIBO, diarrhea, and constipation. But, how do you know if you'll benefit from this? Do YOU have low stomach acid? Check out this video for my super straightforward explanation of how to do the betaine HCl challenge/test at home. I hope you find these instructions helpful!

Full Video: https://youtu.be/iRj3zw1egvs

One of the most common ways to diagnose SIBO is with a glucose breath test. But, is this test actually accurate? Is it true that glucose breath tests miss "distal SIBO" because the glucose never makes it down to the ileum (last part of the small bowel)? Is it worth doing this test if you're looking to test for SIBO...? Stay tuned to find out!

Full Video: https://youtu.be/mTUmQ2zGIcQ

When we talk about the microbiome, most of us think about the stomach and intestine only. We tend to miss out on the first part of the GI Tract that may affect our overall gut microbiome - the mouth!
Join Amy and Nikki as they discuss the role of oral health and microbiome and their connection in keeping our gut healthy!

Full Video: https://youtu.be/0Oef7LvSH8c

One of the most common ways to diagnose SIBO is with a glucose breath test. But, is this test actually accurate? Or do the false positives make it unreliable to the point of being worthless? Is it worth doing this test if you're looking to test for SIBO...? Stay tuned to find out!

Full Video: https://youtu.be/LufJt4Y3OSs

A lot of conditions are associated with SIBO in the literature. Might one of these tip you off to the fact that you have SIBO...? Let's find out! Today we're discussing things like diabetes, rosacea, endometriosis, restless leg syndrome (RLS), hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, and so much more and their relationship to SIBO.

Full Video: https://youtu.be/QjJ154dk0RM

One of the most common ways to diagnose SIBO is with a lactulose breath test. But, is this test actually accurate? Or do the false positives make it unreliable to the point of being worthless? Is it worth doing this test if you're looking to test for SIBO...? Stay tuned to find out!

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh9QwaUiepw

Can you get rid of or treat SIBO without any use of antimicrobials or antibiotics? Is it possible?
Well, it is!! Amy and Nikki highlight how antimicrobials and antibiotics can do more harm than good for your gut almost in every episode. For this week, Amy and Nikki will focus on providing updated tips on how to treat SIBO with less to no use of antimicrobials or antibiotics.

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pskx6VBkug

You've been diagnosed with dysbiosis or SIBO and now you want to know how to get rid of it. And, understandably, you want to choose the strategy that has the highest rate of success! In this video, I'm going to share the four WORST antimicrobials that you can SKIP. Don't bother with these if you want to feel better...

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8gVG8CocYE

Let's talk about histamine and mast cells in the gut! There is a lot of research showing that people with IBS (and therefore, probably SIBO) 1. have more mast cells in their guts and 2. the mast cells that they have in their guts are more reactive than "normal" people. But does this mean that everybody with IBS or SIBO needs to follow the low histamine diet? Does it mean that the savior for all with IBS is quercetin..? Stay tuned as we revisit histamine and the gut.

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Vgl5D1hAk

In continuation of revisiting candida, Amy and Nikki further discuss strategies that may help manage your candida. Should you just focus on killing it? or consider other underlying causes that may have triggered candida growth? What is the role of our immune system in managing candida?

Watch the full video to learn more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9xUHSzGiFg

If you're trying to treat dysbiosis, candida, or sibo you NEED to emphasize plant diversity in your diet. But what if that's easier said than done? What if you don't like vegetables (GASP)? What if you're still working on building tolerance, and you can't eat full doses of a lot of veggies (because of FODMAPs or otherwise)? In comes the veggie mash-up! Initially proposed by Datis Kharrazian, the veggie mash-up is an easy way to get BOATLOADS of veggies in your diet every single day.

BUT, does it do what we want it to do for dysbiosis? Does it actually increase the diversity of the gut microbiome? I underwent a series of stool tests to determine just that! Stay tuned to find out the results! ;)

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0YPXtXxJQo

Candida overgrowth, fungal overgrowth, SIFO, fungal dysbiosis... Oh my! How do we go about treating candida overgrowth in the gut? Is the answer to go keto or zero carbs? Is fructose bad for candida? How do we support the immune system so that it can kill candida us? What is the relevance of the bacterial microbiome in candida overgrowth? What herbs and supplements can kill candida?

Amy and I discuss this and more in today's episode!

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/0z3UwZI71uw

The Low Fermentation Diet (aka the Cedars Sinai SIBO Diet), is promoted by Dr. Mark Pimentel. But, is it the best diet for SIBO? Should you do this diet, and if so, what can you expect? In my opinion, this diet is one of the WORST for SIBO...

Full Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjdbB0JbuRk