In this episode, Amy Hollenkamp, RD challenges some common assumptions about gut testing, including the reliability and clinical usefulness of tests like the GI-MAP and SIBO breath testing. We dive into the complexities of post-infectious IBS, discuss prokinetics and the SIBO-antimicrobial rabbit hole, examine how nutrient deficiencies can contribute to digestive symptoms and explore why strengthening the immune system may be a key piece of the gut-healing puzzle.

Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

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Dr. Eric Osansky shares his personal journey overcoming Graves' disease and discusses the root causes of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, including gut health, stress and environmental triggers. He also covers dietary strategies and natural approaches to managing symptoms and supporting thyroid health.

Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

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The food pyramid has been flipped - but does it go far enough? In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, to unpack the biggest shake-up in the U.S. dietary guidelines in decades. From the rise of protein and healthy fats to the demotion of grains, Reed and Lindsey break down what the new guidelines mean for your gut, your metabolism and your long-term health.

Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, Mastodon or X, or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.

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