Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # High Desert Health Helping you solve gut health issues, reverse autoimmune disease naturally and lose weight without cutting calories ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/blog/) - As featured on Feedspot as #5 of top 60 gut health blogs on the web! - [Functional Medicine Tests Demystified](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/functional-medicine-tests-demystified/) - Adapted from episode 99 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with your host, Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach. Today, I’m going to be describing all the different functional medicine tests I use and when and why I choose certain ones, including stool, blood, urine, and even hair tests, which cover things like organic - [The Nutrition Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck with Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-nutrition-mistakes-keeping-women-stuck/) - Adapted from episode 173 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So let's talk about low-fat diets to start. How can they impact women's health and digestion? Elizabeth Aylor: Wow. Okay, so I see so many women nowadays, we go towards these keto and carnivore diets, and - [The Overlooked Role of Nutrient Deficiencies in IBS and Gut Dysfunction with Amy Hollenkamp, RD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-overlooked-role-of-nutrient-deficiencies-in-ibs-and-gut-dysfunction/) - Adapted from episode 172 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Amy Hollenkamp, RD and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: Welcome back to the show, Amy. Amy Hollenkamp, RD: Ah, it's been a long time. I feel like I was one of your early guests a long time ago. Lindsey: You were actually my first - [The Functional Medicine Approach to Graves' Disease and Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Eric Osansky](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-functional-medicine-approach-to-graves-disease-and-thyroid-disorders/) - Adapted from episode 171 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Eric Osansky, DC, MS, IFMCP and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So, can you tell me about your own health story and how it's shaped your practice? Eric Osansky: Yeah, so I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and eventually Graves' disease, and it's usually - [The New Food Pyramid: The Good, the Missing and the Hopeful with Reed Davis, HHP, DNT](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-new-food-pyramid-the-good-the-missing-and-the-hopeful/) - Adapted from episode 170 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), Doctor of Nutritional Therapy (DNT) and founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN)*, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So, I had you on episode 115, and we focused on the effects of stress, sleep, and food - [The Science of Habits for Autoimmune Healing with Amy Behimer, PharmD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-science-of-habits-for-autoimmune-healing/) - Adapted from episode 169 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Amy Behimer, PharmD, board-certified health and wellness coach and host of the podcast Autoimmune Health Secrets and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So, could you tell me about your journey with MS and where you are now? Amy Behimer, PharmD: Absolutely, MS (multiple sclerosis), - [Reversing Crohn’s and Colitis Naturally: Root Cause Healing with Josh Dech](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/reversing-crohns-and-colitis-naturally-root-cause-healing/) - Adapted from episode 168 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Josh Dech, Holistic Nutritionist and Physician’s consultant and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So would you like to start with your gut health story, and what got you interested in this topic? Josh Dech: Oh, boy, sure. Let's just get deep real fast. Well, - [Human Milk Oligosaccharides and the Future of Gut-Brain-Immune Therapies with Alex Martinez](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/human-milk-oligosaccharides-and-the-future-of-gut-brain-immune-therapies/) - Adapted from episode 167 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Alex Martinez, CEO and Co-founder of Intrinsic Medicine and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: So do you want to share with us what took you from working in law and pharmaceuticals to co-founding intrinsic medicine? Alex Martinez: Yeah, absolutely. As with everything, it's - [90% of U.S. Babies Are Missing Key Gut Bacteria - Why It Matters with Stephanie Culler, PhD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/90-of-u-s-babies-are-missing-key-gut-bacteria-why-it-matters/) - Adapted from episode 166 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Stephanie Culler, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences Inc. (use code perfectstool30 for 30% off) and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: So can you tell me about your research on the infant microbiome and what you've learned from the study that you - [The Hidden Role of Minerals in Energy, Digestion and Detoxification with Caroline Alan](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-hidden-role-of-minerals-in-energy-digestion-and-detoxification/) - Adapted from episode 165 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Caroline Alan, mineral enthusiast, educator and the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: So I'm wondering how you went from software development and business consulting to educating about and selling minerals? Caroline Alan: Well, you know it happened because - [Give Your Gut a Break: Put a Stop to your IBS, SIBO, IMO or IBD with the Elemental Diet with Roy Steinbock, MD and Debbie Steinbock, HHC](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/give-your-gut-a-break-put-a-stop-to-your-ibs-sibo-imo-or-ibd-with-the-elemental-diet-with-roy-steinbock-md-and-debbie-steinbock-hhc/) - Adapted from episode 100 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with your host, Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach, with Roy Steinbock , MD, and Debbie Steinbock, HHC, of Mindful Family Medicine. Lindsey: Can you just start by describing to people what an elemental diet is and what it's used for? Dr. Roy: Sure. - [The Hidden Impact of Food Additives on Your Gut Microbiome](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-hidden-impact-of-food-additives-on-your-gut-microbiome/) - Adapted from episode 128 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Important Update - Recent studies have shown that both erythritol and xylitol may have previously undiscovered health risks, including a higher risk of a blood clot, heart attack or stroke. Today, we’re exploring a topic that impacts us all - - [Gut Health, Libido and Cortisol: The Overlooked Triangle with Dr. Diane Mueller](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gut-health-libido-and-cortisol-the-overlooked-triangle-with-dr-diane-mueller/) - Adapted from episode 164 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, a board certified sexologist and the owner of My Libido Doc and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: It's my pleasure to have you back. So I had you on episode 43 in March of 2021 talking about Lyme - [Optimizing Brain, Gut, Energy and Sleep: Scott Sherr, MD on Methylene Blue and More](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/optimizing-brain-gut-energy-and-sleep-scott-sherr-md-on-methylene-blue-and-more/) - Adapted from episode 163 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with, Scott Sherr, MD, board-certified internal medicine physician and the COO of Troscriptions* and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: So I noticed in emails I've gotten that your company, Troscriptions, seems to be under Quicksilver, or joined with Quicksilver since we last spoke. Can - [Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Inflammation and Autoimmunity with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/functional-blood-chemistry-analysis-inflammation-and-autoimmunity/) - Adapted from episode 162 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with, Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP, author of Holistic Keto for Gut Health* and Know your Blood, Know your Health* and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So one of the things that caught my eye and led me to bring you on was your book - [Which Probiotics to Choose](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/choosing-the-right-probiotic-to-heal-what-ails-you/) - Last updated 2/20/26 There is a rich amount of peer-reviewed, published data supporting the many positive effects of taking probiotics. However, not every product is perfect for every condition. Here is a brief summary of the strains that help with each type of condition, with links to some products that contain as many of those - [Interstitial Cystitis, UTIs and the Gut–Bladder Axis with Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/interstitial-cystitis-utis-and-the-gutbladder-axis/) - Adapted from episode 161 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with, Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C of The Fosnight Center for Sexual Health in Asheville, NC and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: I'm excited to talk to you and hear more about urology related topics that we don't talk about all that much, but that - [A Functional Approach to Crohn’s: Prebiotics, Diet & Supplements with Guy Daniels](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/a-functional-approach-to-crohns-prebiotics-diet-supplements/) - Adapted from episode 160 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with The Microbiome Expert, Guy Daniels and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey Parsons: So as I mentioned to you over the email, I've recently received a blood test back indicating that, in addition to post-infectious IBS, I have elevated antibodies indicative of Crohn's disease, and - [IBS, Stress and the Nervous System Connection with Atavia Minoudis](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/ibs-stress-and-the-nervous-system-connection/) - Adapted from episode 159 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Nutritional Therapist and host of the Gut Reactions Podcast, Atavia Minoudis and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So in our intro conversation, we realized that while we both work a lot with IBS, I tend to focus first on the nitty gritty of gut - [Oral FMT Options for Chronic Gut Issues with Dr. Jason Klop](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/oral-fmt-options-for-chronic-gut-issues/) - Adapted from episode 158 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with the CEO and Founder of Novel Biome, Dr. Jason Klop and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey:So I had your colleague, Shaina Cahill, on Episode 88 back in January 2023. Can you tell us how your work at Novel Biome has changed since then and - [Could Lyme or mold be at the root of your gut issues?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/could-lyme-or-mold-be-at-the-root-of-your-gut-issues/) - Adapted from Episode 43 of The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome with Dr. Diane Mueller. Lindsey: Welcome to The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome. This is your host, Lindsey Parsons, and today I'm going to be talking with Dr. Diane Mueller, a naturopathic doctor, doctor of acupuncture, and a - [Beyond the Creams: Root-Cause Solutions for Eczema with Andra McHugh](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/beyond-the-creams-root-cause-solutions-for-eczema/) - Adapted from episode 157 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with the founder of Eczema Kids, Andra McHugh and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So can you tell me what got you into working with children who have eczema? Andra McHugh: Yeah, with most stories, it starts close to home, and at the time, two - [Deuterium Depleted Water and Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Exploring the Connection with Greg Nigh, ND](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/deuterium-depleted-water-and-hydrogen-sulfide-sibo-exploring-the-connection/) - Adapted from episode 153 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with your host Lindsey Parsons, EdD and Dr. Greg Nigh, Naturopathic Doctor and author of the book The Devil in the Garlic: How Sulfur in Your Food Can Cause Anxiety, Hot Flashes, IBS, Brain Fog, Migraines, Skin Problems, and More, and a Program to - [Beyond Antimicrobials: The Prebiotic Path to Healing SIBO, IMO and Dysbiosis with Guy Daniels](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/beyond-antimicrobials-the-prebiotic-path-to-healing-sibo-imo-and-dysbiosis/) - Adapted from episode 156 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with The Microbiome Expert, Guy Daniels and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So since I have covered SIBO and IMO on this podcast ad nauseum, we're going to jump right into an advanced discussion of SIBO. So let's talk about how SIBO affects absorption of - [Rethinking Antimicrobials: Protecting the Microbiome in Clinical Practice with Brad Leech, PhD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/rethinking-antimicrobials-protecting-the-microbiome-in-clinical-practice/) - Adapted from episode 155 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist Dr. Brad Leech, PhD, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So we talked about focusing on antimicrobials. So I want to start by asking you about what not to do, which is to say, the most common antimicrobial herbs that - [Beyond the Diet: Must-Have Supplements for Optimal Health and Longevity with Lindsey Parsons, EdD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/beyond-the-diet-must-have-supplements-for-optimal-health-and-longevity/) - Adapted from episode 154 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Today I'm tackling a topic that's everywhere you look: supplements. You walk into any health food store, you look around online, and you're hit with an overwhelming selection of supplements and marketing for every possible condition from boundless energy to - [The Silent Epidemic: Why We Need to Talk About C. Difficile with Christian John Lillis](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-silent-epidemic-why-we-need-to-talk-about-c-difficile/) - Adapted from episode 152 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Christian John Lillis, co-founder and CEO of the Peggy Lillis Foundation, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So why don't we start with what C. diff is and how you got involved in advocating for C. diff awareness. Christian John Lillis: C. diff, or - [SIBO Secrets: What My Gut Test Uncovered with Lindsey Parsons, EdD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sibo-secrets-what-my-gut-test-uncovered/) - Adapted from episode 151 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Lindsey Parsons, EdD. If you’ve been reading my newsletter, you would know that I recently did a Gut Zoomer stool test. Today I’m going to be interpreting that test for you. So you’ll want to go to the Show Notes Web page for - [Bloated and Stressed Out: Cortisol, Insulin Resistance and Healing with Shana Hussin, RDN](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/bloated-and-stressed-out-cortisol-insulin-resistance-and-healing-with-shana-hussin-rdn/) - Adapted from episode 150 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Shana Hussin, RDN and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: We talked a bit about what we were going to talk about, and one of the things that you like to focus on is insulin resistance and cortisol dysregulation, and that's something that you've gone - [The Role of Yoga in Stress Management](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-role-of-yoga-in-stress-management/) - In the journey toward optimal health, the connection between the mind and body is undeniable. One of the most intricate relationships exists between stress and gut health. Chronic stress not only affects mental well-being but can also disrupt the delicate balance of the gut microbiome, leading to digestive issues, inflammation, and a weakened immune system. - [Unpacking Mold Illness: Symptoms, Testing and Recovery Protocols with Terri Fox, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/unpacking-mold-illness-symptoms-testing-and-recovery-protocols-with-terri-fox-md/) - Adapted from episode 149 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with Terri Fox, MD and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So I wonder how you got into your specialty involving biotoxin illness and mold and Lyme? Terri Fox, MD: Yeah, sure. So biotoxin is something that is released by a living organism that's toxic or - [How Food Poisoning Can Rewire Your Gut: Understanding Post-Infectious IBS](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/how-food-poisoning-can-rewire-your-gut-understanding-post-infectious-ibs/) - Adapted from episode 148 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with hist Lindsey Parsons, EdD. What is post-infectious IBS? Most people know what IBS is. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional GI disorder characterized by symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or both, often without any clear structural problem showing up on tests. It’s - [From Pre-Alcohol to Fiber: Genetically Engineered Probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/from-prealcohol-to-fiber-genetically-engineered-probiotics-with-zack-abbott-phd/) - Adapted from episode 146 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with Zack Abbott, PhD, the CEO and co-founder of Zbiotics*. Lindsey: So why don't we start with how you got into developing probiotics? Zack Abbott: Absolutely. So I started from when I was doing my PhD, I was working with bacteria, and I really fell - [Taming Gut Inflammation: Fiber, Prebiotics and Crohn’s Solutions with Will Bulsiewicz, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/taming-gut-inflammation-fiber-prebiotics-and-crohns-solutions-with-will-bulsiewicz-md/) - Adapted from episode 145 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with Will Bulsiewicz, MD, gastroenterologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory School of Medicine and the Founder of 38TERA*, a gut health supplement company, and the bestselling author of "Fiber Fueled*" and "The Fiber Fueled Cookbook*''. Lindsey: I'm sure my listeners would be - [The Cutting Edge of Healing: High-Tech Solutions for Gut Health and Autoimmunity with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-cutting-edge-of-healing-high-tech-solutions-for-gut-health-and-autoimmunity/) - Adapted from episode 147 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa, holistic chiropractor Transformational Healing Universe in Los Angeles, California. Lindsey: When I heard from you about coming on the podcast, I thought, well, I haven't talked much about these alternative therapy modalities, primarily because unless you see someone - [Combating Constipation: What To Do When You Can't Go with Carmen Fong, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/combating-constipation-what-to-do-when-you-cant-go/) - Adapted from episode 144 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with Dr. Carmen Fong, MD, Co-Director of the Hemorrhoid Centers of America – Atlanta, double board-certified surgeon in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery, and the author of the 2024 book: Constipation Nation: What to Know When You Can’t Go*. Lindsey: So let's just launch right - [The Order of Healing: A Root-Cause Reset for Whole-Body Wellness with Juanique Grover](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-order-of-healing-a-root-cause-reset-for-whole-body-wellness/) - Adapted from episode 143 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability Juanique Grover, founder and owner of Provo Health Clinic in Provo, Utah, host of the Gutsy Health Podcast and owner of Gutsy Health Academy. Lindsey: So one of the things we talked about in our pre-interview call was about how you came to be - [From Gut to Brain: Understanding Parkinson's, Constipation and Blood Sugar Dysregulation and Probiotics to Address Them All with Martha Carlin](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/from-gut-to-brain-understanding-parkinsons-constipation-and-blood-sugar-dysregulation-and-probiotics/) - Adapted from episode 123 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Martha Carlin, the CEO and founder of The BioCollective & BiotiQuest* and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So I understand that you're interested in the gut microbiome started with your husband's Parkinson's diagnosis. So can you tell me more about that? Martha Carlin: My - [Functional Psychiatry in Action: Real-Life Healing Stories with Tracy McCarthy, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/functional-psychiatry-in-action-real-life-healing-stories/) - Adapted from episode 142 of The Perfect Stool podcast edited for readability with Dr. Tracy McCarthy, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and Institute of Functional Medicine certified physician with Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So I think you're the first psychiatrist I've had on the show. And I have heard of integrative psychiatrists, but I've never talked to - [Keystone Probiotics: Cutting Edge Supplements for Gut Dysbiosis, the Brain, Immune System, Metabolism and Hormones with Dr. Shayne Morris](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/keystone-probiotics-cutting-edge-supplements-for-gut-dysbiosis-the-brain-immune-system-metabolism-and-hormones/) - Adapted from episode 141 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Shayne Morris of Systemic Formulas and Alimentum Labs, sponsors of this episode, and edited for readability with Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey:Before you reached out to me about the podcast, I had not really heard of Systemic Formulas and Alimentum Labs. So can you just give a - [Mold, Mycotoxins & Your Microbiome: When to Suspect It and How to Deal With It](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/mold-mycotoxins-your-microbiome-when-to-suspect-it-and-how-to-deal-with-it/) - Adapted from episode 140 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Lindsey Parsons, EdD. When should I suspect mold toxicity or mycotoxin illness? While I feel most comfortable in my niche area of gut health and autoimmunity, I have found myself quite often recently working with clients who didn’t realize that underneath their gut - [Microbiome and Motility Hacks: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Fermented Foods and Fiber for SIBO and IMO with Alyssa Simpson, RD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/microbiome-and-motility-hacks-probiotics-prebiotics-fermented-foods-and-fiber-for-sibo-and-imo/) - Adapted from episode 139 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Alyssa Simpson, RD and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist and Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Lindsey: So, we had a great conversation about autoimmunity on Alyssa's podcast, The Gut Health Dialogues, last week, and I'm glad to have you here this week to talk about prebiotics - [Holistic Healing With Functional Nutrition: What To Do When Nothing Works](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/holistic-healing-with-functional-nutrition-what-to-do-when-nothing-works/) - Adapted from episode 138 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability and Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator, host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance. She has led thousands of clients and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution - [Root Causes of Acid Reflux and Gastritis: Insights from Vincent Pedre, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/root-causes-of-acid-reflux-and-gastritis-insights-from-vincent-pedre-md/) - Adapted from episode 136 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Vincent Pedre, MD, Board-Certified Internist in private practice in New York City, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and President of Dr. Pedre Wellness, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So today we're going to be focusing on difficult cases of reflux and gastritis. - [Organic, Pasture-Raised and Processed: How Food Quality Affects Your Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/organic-pasture-raised-and-processed-how-food-quality-affects-your-gut/) - Adapted from episode 137 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. What does healthy digestion look like? Let me start by briefly describing what a healthy digestive system looks like and how that interacts with the food you eat. While there has been a lot of focus on the importance of - [Topical Glutathione for Aging, Chronic Disease and Energy with Dr. Nayan Patel](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/topical-glutathione-for-aging-chronic-disease-and-energy/) - Adapted from episode 135 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist and wellness expert, who developed a novel technology to deliver glutathione topically, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: Since you're clearly a glutathione expert, why don't we start with what glutathione is and what it does in the - [Could Low Stomach Acid Be to Blame? A Deep Dive into Hypochlorhydria](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/could-low-stomach-acid-be-to-blame-a-deep-dive-into-hypochlorhydria/) - Adapted from episode 134 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Hypochlorhydria is the official term for a deficiency of stomach acid, which is hydrochloric acid (abbreviated HCI). If you don’t have enough stomach acid, you can’t digest food properly or absorb nutrients, because hydrochloric acid is essential for prompting the - [Reversing Gut Disorders Through Clinical Hypnosis with Dr. Ali Navidi](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/reversing-gut-disorders-through-clinical-hypnosis/) - Adapted from episode 133 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Ali Navidi, a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology where he has helped develop innovative treatments combining Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for patients with GI disorders and chronic pain, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So I'm curious how, - [The Gut-Gene Axis: Unlocking your DNA to Solve Chronic Health Issues with Jenna Weeks, ND](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-gut-gene-axis-unlocking-your-dna-to-solve-chronic-health-issues/) - Adapted from episode 132 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Jenna Weeks, ND and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: Thanks so much for being with us. Dr. Jenna Weeks: It is a gift and a pleasure to be here today. Lindsey: You've got a beautiful backdrop there of the nature, and I wish I - [SIBO/IMO vs. Dysbiosis: Choosing the Best Test for your Symptoms](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sibo-imo-vs-dysbiosis-choosing-the-best-test-for-your-symptoms/) - Adapted from episode 131 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. I have covered SIBO and IBS several times on the podcast, but in this episode, I want to distinguish between SIBO and dysbiosis. The two are different and usually involve somewhat different symptoms, causes, tests and treatments, although I know - [Conquering SIBO and IMO with At-Home Breath Testing](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/conquering-sibo-and-imo-with-at-home-breath-testing/) - Adapted from episode 130 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Ricky Harrison, MPH, Client Engagement Coordinator at FoodMarble, developers of handheld personal devices for SIBO/IMO and food intolerance testing, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So can you tell us about how long the FoodMarble has been around, and what are the different things - [From FMT to Thaenabiotic: Andrea McBeth, ND on Microbiome Innovations](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/from-fmt-to-thaenabiotic-andrea-mcbeth-nd-on-microbiome-innovations/) - Adapted from episode 103 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach with Andrea McBeth, ND, Co-Founder of Thaena, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So why don't we lead off with a description of what Thaenabiotic is so that people have some context of what we're talking about, since this is such - [Transforming Health Through Mindset: The Power of Stress Management for Gut Health with Brooke Herbert](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/transforming-health-through-mindset-the-power-of-stress-management-for-gut-health-with-brooke-herbert/) - Adapted from episode 129 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Brooke Herbert, a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, entrepreneur, cofounder of Gold Ivy Health Co., podcast host and fitness instructor and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So why don't we start with your health story that led you into the work that - [Healing Chronic Illness through Brain Retraining with Ashok Gupta](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/healing-chronic-illness-through-brain-retraining-with-ashok-gupta/) - Adapted from episode 127 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Ashok Gupta, founder of the neuroplasticity, “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: I understand and I shared in the intro how your personal story of illness and recovery led to your creation of - [A New Option in Infant and Mother Microbiome Testing with Cheryl Sew Hoy of Tiny Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/a-new-option-in-infant-and-mother-microbiome-testing-with-cheryl-sew-hoy-of-tiny-health/) - Adapted from episode 126 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the CEO & Founder of Tiny Health, the most comprehensive microbiome platform for precision prenatal and children’s health and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: Welcome to the podcast Cheryl! Cheryl Sew Hoy: Thank you, Lindey! I've been so excited to come - [Detoxify and Thrive: Strategies for Reversing Inflammation and Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases with Dr. Tom O'Bryan](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/detoxify-and-thrive-strategies-for-reversing-inflammation-and-autoimmune-and-chronic-diseases-with-dr-tom-obryan/) - Adapted from episode 124 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, an internationally-recognized speaker and author focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: Dr. O'Bryan! I've seen you appear on many a health summit, so I was very excited when your - [Natural Remedies for Heartburn and GERD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/natural-remedies-for-heartburn-and-gerd/) - Adapted from episode 125 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Heartburn is one symptom of acid reflux, which is where the stomach acid travels back up your esophagus. The term heartburn can be deceptive, as it implies that the heart is involved in the discomfort, but in fact heartburn actually occurs - [Gut Health, Hormones, Anemia and Autoimmune Disease: Finding a Root Cause](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gut-health-hormones-anemia-and-autoimmune-disease-finding-a-root-cause/) - Adapted from episode 46 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Ian Hollaman and edited for readability. Lindsey: So why don't you tell me a little bit about your journey to wellness? Dr. Ian: Well, of course. Wellness is a moving target for sure, especially with all the challenges that we face on a day-to-day - [Fecal Transplants for C. difficile and More](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fecal-transplants-for-c-difficile-and-more/) - Adapted from episode 69 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Sabine Hazan, MD is Founder & CEO of the Malibu Specialty Center and Ventura Clinical Trials, where she conducts and oversees clinical trials for cutting-edge research on various medical issues. She’s board certified in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Internal Medicine and is a top clinical investigator - [Heavy Metals, Chemicals and Mycotoxins: A Root Cause of Intractable Gut Health Issues](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/heavy-metals-chemicals-and-mycotoxins-a-root-cause-of-intractable-gut-health-issues/) - Adapted from episode 70 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist with a thriving practice at Five Journeys, and is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Dr. Trubow has - [IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet with Onikepe Adegbola, MD of Casa de Sante](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/ibs-and-the-low-fodmap-diet-with-onikepe-adegbola-md-of-casa-de-sante/) - Adapted from episode 91 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Onikepe Adegbola, MD, sponsored by Casa de Sante and edited for readability. Lindsey: So let's start by just the basics about what IBS is and what causes it. Onikepe Adegbola, MD: Sure, IBS is a functional gut disorder. The cause of IBS is not exactly known, - [Finding the Perfect Stool . . . Donor](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/finding-the-perfect-stool-donor/) - Adapted from episode 113 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability, with Michael Harrop of HumanMicrobes.org. Lindsey: So I had you on episode five of The Perfect Stool when I was just starting out, where you described doing 9 Do It Yourself fecal transplants on yourself using various donors and your efforts to find the - [From Mouth to Body: Understanding the Influence of the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Katie Lee](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/from-mouth-to-body-understanding-the-influence-of-the-oral-microbiome-with-dr-katie-lee/) - Adapted from episode 122 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Katie Lee, dentist, speaker, author and coach and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So I know that you had an important personal event that led you down your current career path. Can you touch on that briefly? Dr. Katie Lee: Sure. So when - [Healing Your Gut to Sleep Better with Dr. Damiana Corca](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/healing-your-gut-to-sleep-better-with-dr-damiana-corca/) - Adapted from episode 121 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Dr. Damiana Corca, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine and certified functional medicine practitioner and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: Welcome to the podcast Damiana! Dr. Damiana Corca: Thank you for having me today. I'm so excited to be here. Lindsey: I'm - [The Stress-Gut Connection: Finding Solutions with Jenn Trepeck](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-stress-gut-connection-finding-solutions-with-jenn-trepeck/) - Adapted from episode 120 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Jenn Trepeck, Optimal Health Coach and host of the podcast Salad with a Side of Fries, and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So let's start by talking about how stress can be at the root of gut health conditions and how that works. Jenn - [How long can you last on your own?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/how-long-can-you-last-on-your-own/) - In 2013, the Daily Mail reported that the average woman's diet (in the U.K.) lasted five weeks, two days and 43 minutes. That was the point at which most women gave up. I've tried dieting and also gave up. The longest probably lasted about 2 months. The depressing thing was that with each successive diet, the - [SBIs: An Amazing and Versatile New Gut Health Tool with Brian Kaufman, RN](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sbis-an-amazing-and-versatile-new-gut-health-tool-with-brian-kaufman-rn/) - Adapted from episode 119 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Brian Kaufman, RN of Proliant Health & Biologicals and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: I wanted to start by obviously not burying the lead that I have just introduced a new supplement to complement my existing one, Tributyrin-Max, called Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin (SBI) Powder. - [Unlocking the Power of Herbs for Gut and Overall Wellness: A Conversation with Bill Rawls, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/unlocking-the-power-of-herbs-for-gut-and-overall-wellness-a-conversation-with-bill-rawls-md/) - Adapted from episode 118 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Bill Rawls, MD, Medical Director for Vital Plan* and Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So I understand that you have your own story of illness and healing that moved you from practicing obstetrics to what's now a more holistic practice and a focus on - [Bloating Beyond Dysbiosis: If it’s not SIBO, SIFO or IMO, What Is It?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/bloating-beyond-dysbiosis-if-its-not-sibo-sifo-or-imo-what-is-it/) - Adapted from episode 117 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, and edited for readability. My fellow bloating friends, if there’s anyone who can relate to bloating, it is most certainly me. Although I haven’t had SIBO my whole life, I have certainly dealt with bloating at least since my teens, when anytime I ate - [Navigating Bloating in Perimenopause: Insights with Lara Frendjian](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/navigating-bloating-in-perimenopause-insights-with-lara-frendjian/) - Adapted from episode 116 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lara Frendjian, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So let's start with your story, because I know you went through a period of uncontrollable bloating and weight gain in your 40s that you dealt with sort of indirectly. I think this is an approach that - [The Effect of Stress, Sleep and Food Sensitivities on Gut Barrier Function with Reed Davis, HHP, CNT](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-effect-of-stress-sleep-and-food-sensitivities-on-gut-barrier-function-with-reed-davis-hhp-cnt/) - Adapted from episode 115 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Reed Davis, HHP, CNT, Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), and edited for readability. Lindsey: So why don't we start with, what is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition? Reed Davis: Well, it's a name I gave something I had been doing for 10 years. When I first started teaching - [A Deep Dive on Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/a-deep-dive-on-hydrogen-sulfide-sibo-symptoms-testing-and-treatment/) - Adapted from episode 114 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. I’ve done multiple other podcasts on SIBO and IBS, so do see episode 36: IBS Treatment: Addressing an Irritable Bowel Naturally and Episode 83: Recurrent SIBO: Symptoms, Causes, Testing and Treatment for an in-depth treatment of all types of SIBO and IBS, but today, - [Tributyrin: Benefits and Drawbacks of Supplemental Butyrate in IBS/SIBO and a New Option on the Market](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/tributyrin-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-supplemental-butyrate-in-ibs-sibo-and-a-new-option-on-the-market/) - Adapted from episode 90 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Today’s post is all about butyrate and tributyrin, which is the best absorbed form of butyrate. This is a supplement I recommend frequently to my clients and which some of my favorite gut health mentors like Dr. Daniel Kalish and Grace Liu, PharmD - [Fasting Mimicking Breakthroughs: Research on ProLon and Autoimmunity (IBD, MS, Type 1 Diabetes), Type 2 Diabetes and Longevity with Joseph Antoun, MD, PhD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fasting-mimicking-breakthroughs/) - Adapted from episode 112 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability, with Joseph Antoun, MD, PhD, CEO and Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra . Lindsey: I'm excited to have you on the podcast. I'd heard about ProLon and the fasting mimicking diet at least a couple years ago. And then when it fell into - [Gut Health and Weight Management: Beyond Dieting](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gut-health-and-weight-management-beyond-dieting/) - Adapted from episode 111 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability, with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach. If you’ve been struggling with feeling comfortable in your body, weight gain or weight loss resistance, and wondering if maybe your gut health or gut health issues might have something to do with it, beyond the obvious - [Interview on MysticMag](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/interview-on-mysticmag/) - Learn more about my history and approach to coaching for gut health, autoimmunity and weight loss in this interview in MysticMag. - [Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gluten-free-blueberry-muffins/) - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the following in a bowl: 1½ cups almond flour½ cup gluten-free flour (I use a mix of 2/3 sweet sorghum and millet flour, 1/3 tapioca or arrowroot starch) or almond flour if avoiding flour for weight loss/health reasons½ cup sugar or xylitol (if you want a - [Personalized Health: Your DNA’s Role in Gut Health, Detoxification and Methylation with Bryce Wylde, DHMHS](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/personalized-health-your-dnas-role-in-gut-health-detoxification-and-methylation-with-bryce-wylde-dhmhs/) - Adapted from episode 110 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability, with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach and Bryce Wylde, DHMHS, of VennMed in Toronto and co-founder of The DNA Company, who did a DNA sequencing report for Lindsey. To best follow along, download the PDF report. Lindsey: Before we launch into my DNA - [From Medication to Elimination: A Colitis Healing Story](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/from-medication-to-elimination-a-colitis-healing-story/) - Adapted from episode 109 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability, with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach and Jordan Power, an ulcerative colitis sufferer who reversed his disease after doctors suggested he have a foot of his colon removed. Lindsey: Like many people who've turned to alternative medicine, you were able to reverse your - [6 Gut Health Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/6-gut-health-myths-separating-fact-from-fiction/) - Adapted from episode 108 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach and edited for readability. 1. Detoxes and cleanses are the ultimate gut health solution or weight loss solution I’m sure you’ve seen advertised gut detox kits or cleanse plans on the internet that claim they can remove toxins in your gut, - [From Bloating to Eczema: The Gut-Skin Connection Demystified with Loredana Shapson, PharmD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/from-bloating-to-eczema-the-gut-skin-connection-demystified-with-loredana-shapson-pharmd/) - As featured on Feedspot as #18 in gut health blogs! Adapted from episode 107 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach and edited for readability with Dr. Loredana Shapson, PharmD, FNTP, founder of LifeMod Solutions, a holistic health practice in Newtown, PA. Lindsey: So why don't we start with your gut health story? - [Nature’s Bounty Unleashed: Fermentation’s Transformative Potential with Holly Howe](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/natures-bounty-unleashed-fermentations-transformative-potential-with-holly-howe/) - As featured on Feedspot as #18 in gut health blogs! Adapted from episode 106 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach, and edited for readability. Lindsey: Tell me about what the benefits of fermentation are over probiotics, and what fermentation is. Holly Howe: Okay, it's a great place to start. Let's - [Unraveling the Allergy-Gut Connection: A Journey to Histamine Balance](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/unraveling-the-allergy-gut-connection-a-journey-to-histamine-balance/) - As featured on Feedspot as #18 in gut health blogs! Adapted from episode 105 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach, and edited for readability. What are allergies, and what causes allergic reactions in the body? Allergies are immune system reactions to substances that are typically harmless to most people but - [What Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Can Tell You about Gut Health with Hope Pedraza](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/what-hair-tissue-mineral-analysis-can-tell-you-about-gut-health-with-hope-pedraza/) - As featured on Feedspot as #18 in gut health blogs! Adapted from episode 104 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach with Hope Pedraza, FDNP, certified Hair Tissue and Mineral Analysis expert, and edited for readability. Lindsey: So since you're a certified hair tissue mineral analysis expert, we're going to talk - [Colon Cancer: A Deep Dive on Diet, the Microbiome and Colonoscopies](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/colon-cancer-a-deep-dive-on-diet-the-microbiome-and-colonoscopies/) - Adapted from episode 102 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach, and edited for readability. Today, I'm going to be talking all about colon cancer, its prevention, colonoscopies, endoscopies and diet changes to consider if you have a colon cancer diagnosis. I thought this topic might be important because I do - [Using Microbes of Elite Athletes to Heal the Gut with Jonathan Scheiman, PhD of Fitbiomics](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/using-the-microbes-of-elite-athletes/) - Adapted from episode 101 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach, and edited for readability with Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO of FitBiomics, sponsor of this episode. Lindsey: Yeah, it's my pleasure. So I know that your mission–the mission of your company–mixes sports and the microbiome. So can you tell - [Gluten, Lectins, Alcohol and Leaky Gut: Eliminating Gut Disruptors with Vincent Pedre, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gluten-lectins-alcohol-and-leaky-gut-eliminating-gut-disruptors-with-vincent-pedre-md/) - Adapted from episode 98 of The Perfect Stool Podcast and edited for readability with Vincent M. Pedre, MD, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and President of Dr. Pedre Wellness. Lindsey: Before we launch into today's topic, why don't you give us a short synopsis of your own gut healing journey? Dr. Pedre: So that - [Liver and Gallbladder Health: From Fatty Liver to Bile with George Nikias, M.D.](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/liver-and-gallbladder-health-from-fatty-liver-to-bile-with-george-nikias-m-d/) - Adapted from episode 97 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with George Nikias, MD, Gastroenterologist practicing with Hackensack Gastroenterology Associates. Lindsey: So, I understand liver disease is your specialty. Can you give an overview of the things that go wrong with the liver and what the signs and symptoms are? Dr. George Nikias: - [Fiber 101: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fiber-101-what-you-need-to-know-for-a-healthy-gut/) - Adapted from episode 96 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with your host, Lindsey Parsons, EdD, Gut Health Coach. As a gut health coach coming from a functional medicine perspective, I believe in treating the root cause of disease rather than just masking symptoms. And when it comes to gut health, fiber is - [Bile, Digestive Support and the Microbiome: A Conversation with Dr. Laura Brown](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/bile-digestive-support-and-the-microbiome-a-conversation-with-dr-laura-brown/) - Adapted from episode 95 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Dr. Laura Brown. Lindsey: So today we discussed that we would talk about bile. I don't think we’ve really had anybody on the podcast to talk about that topic. Let's start out with what is bile and why do we need it. - [Improving Metabolic Health through the Gut: Rich Maurer's HMO Success Story](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/improving-metabolic-health-through-the-gut-rich-maurers-hmo-success-story/) - Adapted from episode 94 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Rich Maurer. Lindsey: Welcome to the podcast, Rich. Rich Maurer: Yes, thank you, Lindsey. I really appreciate you having me on your podcast. I have to say I really enjoy your podcast, been listening for probably over a year. Then there's one - [Metabolic Endotoxemia: One Root Cause of Many Diseases of Affluence](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/metabolic-endotoxemia-one-root-cause-of-many-diseases-of-affluence/) - Adapted from episode 93 of The Perfect Stool podcast with your host, Lindsey Parsons, EdD, gut health coach. Metabolic Endotoxemia Today I’m going to be talking about a topic that may be unfamiliar but deeply connected with a lot of gut issues, which causes chronic inflammation and contributes to numerous other chronic health conditions common in - [Antibiotic Injury and Recovery through FMT: A Long and Winding Road with Nita Jain](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/antibiotic-injury-and-recovery-through-fmt-a-long-and-winding-road-with-nita-jain/) - Adapted from episode 92 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Nita Jain and edited for readability. Lindsey: Why don't we start with how and when your health started going downhill? Nita Jain: Yeah, so I struggled with health issues for a good portion of my life. I started developing things like Ehlers-Danlos type symptoms, which is - [Autoimmune Disease and Gut Health: The Chicken or the Egg?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/autoimmune-disease-and-gut-health-the-chicken-or-the-egg/) - Adapted from episode 70 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. I’m going to start with some basics about autoimmune disease and then get into how it relates to gut health, because the two are all tied up together. For those who don’t know, autoimmune disease is where your immune system attacks your own body’s - [Tocotrienols: Vitamin E and Fatty Liver, High Cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/tocotrienols-vitamin-e-and-fatty-liver-high-cholesterol-and-type-2-diabetes/) - Adapted from episode 89 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with biochemist and natural health researcher Barrie Tan, PhD. Lindsey: So, I heard you speaking on the Chris Kresser podcast, and I immediately went out and got some tocotrienols to try. And so I was really excited when you were able to come - [Arroz Con Pollo](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/arroz-con-pollo/) - I got this recipe orally from Doña Carmen, my landlady when I lived in Costa Rica. Hence no specific amounts of things. Ingredients for Brothonionred bell peppergarlicbuttercelerythymeoreganotomato sauce - roughly 4 oz. a bay leafsaltwhite wine1 or 2 chicken breasts Cut up a small quantity of the above ingredients and put in 3-4 cups of - [Doña Carmen’s Chicken](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/dona-carmens-chicken/) - IngredientsA big package of chicken-whichever kind you like (with bones)3 cloves of garlic, crushed1 tsp. salt4 oz. tomato sauce1/2 tsp. chili powder1/2 tsp. achiote (annatto seed paste, find in Latin American food stores) Skin the chicken. Put it in a pot with about a cup of water, the garlic, the salt, the achiote and the - [Novel Biome’s Treatment of Autism and Gut Issues through FMT](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/novel-biomes-treatment-of-autism-and-gut-issues-through-fmt/) - Adapted from episode 88 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Shaina Cahill, PhD, neuroscientist and Director of Medical Communications and Affairs at Novel Biome. Lindsey: So why don't you start by telling us about Novel Biome and the work you're doing there with fecal microbiota transplants? Shaina Cahill, PhD: Yeah, so at - [ADHD, Diet and the Gut with Dana Kay](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/adhd-diet-and-the-gut-with-dana-kay/) - Adapted from episode 87 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Dana Kay, Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner Lindsey Parsons So I know from the intro that you have a child with ADHD. So can I ask you about your personal story and what led you to the holistic approach to ADHD? - [Sleep, IBS and the Neurotransmitters: The Link Between Acetylcholine, D and the B Vitamins](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sleep-ibs-and-the-neurotransmitters/) - Adapted from episode 86 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Stasha Gominak, MD, neurologist and sleep coach. Lindsey: I wanted to start by just summarizing what we went over in the last podcast. People should definitely go back and listen to it, but nevertheless, here's a brief synopsis. Correct me if I - [Sugar, Inflammation and the Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sugar-inflammation-and-the-gut/) - Adapted from episode 85 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability with Danielle Daem, Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach & Sugar Addiction Expert. Lindsey Parsons: Can you tell me a little bit more about your own journey with sugar addiction? Danielle Daem: I'll try to keep it short. Obviously my journey stems back as for - [Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth: Everything You Need to Know](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/intestinal-methanogen-overgrowth-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Adapted from episode 84 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD with Erin Dunny, a registered dietitian specializing in Integrative Gastroenterology in her online private practice, Blunt Nutrition. Lindsey: So why don't we start by talking about your gut health issues? I know that your history includes methane SIBO or SIBO-C or what's now - [Recurrent SIBO : Symptoms, Causes, Testing and Treatment](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/recurrent-sibo-symptoms-causes-testing-and-treatment/) - Adapted from episode 83 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD and edited for readability. What is SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) and how does it relate to IBS? There are 1-10 trillion bacteria in our intestinal tract and most of them can be found in the colon or large intestine. These bacteria take - [Hormones, the Gut and Autoimmunity](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/hormones-the-gut-and-autoimmunity/) - Adapted from episode 82 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD with guest Kyrin Dunston, MD, OBGYN, host of the Hormone Prescription Podcast and pioneer of female hormonal justice. After discovering the hidden cause of midlife weight gain and fatigue in women, Kyrin lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and fixed her adrenal issues. She - [Anxiety and the Gut: Evidence-Based Interventions to Calm the Mind](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/anxiety-and-the-gut-evidence-based-interventions-to-calm-the-mind/) - Adapted from episode 81 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD with guest Camila Smith, LCSW, DHSc, licensed psychotherapist, anxiety expert and Chief Clinical Officer at bekome, a mental wellness supplement company and sponsor of this episode of the podcast. Anxiety and the Gut: Evidence-Based Interventions to Calm the Mind Lindsey: Why don't you - [Combating GERD, Ulcers and Gastritis: Are PPIs the Answer?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/combating-gerd-ulcers-and-gastritis-are-ppis-the-answer/) - Adapted from episode 80 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD and edited for readability. Combating GERD: Are PPIs the Answer? So you may have heard the term PPI being thrown around. It stands for Proton Pump Inhibitor, which is one of the most commonly prescribed and taken medications in the US, primarily for - [Vitamin Soup: How D and the B's Promote a Healthy, Balanced Gut Microbiome](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/vitamin-soup-how-d-and-the-bs-promote-a-healthy-balanced-gut-microbiome/) - Adapted from episode 79 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD and edited for readability with with Stasha Gominak, MD, neurologist and sleep coach. Dr. Gominak attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and practiced neurology in the San Francisco Bay - [Metagenomic Gut Sequencing with Dr. Robin Rose](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/metagenomic-gut-sequencing-with-dr-robin-rose/) - Adapted from episode 55 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: So my first question is just since you are a DO or a doctor of osteopathy, and not a naturopath like many of my guests, I'm curious what it's like to be amongst your DO and MD colleagues, but focusing on - [Protein and the Gut with David Minkoff, MD](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/protein-and-the-gut-with-david-minkoff-md/) - Adapted from episode 78 of The Perfect Stool podcast hosted by Lindsey Parsons, EdD and edited for readability with David Minkoff, MD, who founded LifeWorks Wellness Center in Clearwater, Florida in 1997, which is now one of the largest alternative medical clinics in the U.S. He also founded BodyHealth in 2000, a nutrition company offering a unique - [The Organic Acids Test: Focus on Energy, Nutrients and Detoxification](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-organic-acids-test-focus-on-energy-nutrients-and-detoxification/) - Adapted from episode 77 of The Perfect Stool podcast with your host and gut health coach, Lindsey Parsons, EdD. This is my second blog post on interpreting Organic Acids tests, a test that I use with a lot of my clients that can tell you about your gut health, in particular with regard to candida and mold, - [Energy, Fatigue and the Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/energy-fatigue-and-the-gut/) - Adapted from episode 76 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Ari Whitten and edited for readability. Ari is the Founder of The Energy Blueprint*, an energy and fatigue specialist and best-selling author. He has been studying nutrition and holistic health for more than 2 decades and has a Bachelor of Science from San Diego State University in - [The Organic Acids Test: Focus on Gut, Oxalate and Mental Health Markers](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-organic-acids-test-focus-on-gut-oxalate-and-mental-health-markers/) - Adapted from episode 74 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Today I’m going to be introducing you to a test that I use with a lot of my clients called the Organic Acids Test and explaining the markers on the test that can tell you about your gut health, excess oxalates and your mental - [Head Injuries, IBS, SIBO and the Gut-Brain Connection](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/head-injuries-ibs-sibo-and-the-gut-brain-connection/) - Adapted from episode 73 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Dr. Corey Deacon is the co-founder and Medical Director of Neurvana Health in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He has a Masters in neuroscience, a Doctorate in Natural Medicine and is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. He also holds board certifications in Neurofeedback, Holistic Health and - [FMT and Carnivore Diet for Interstitial Cystitis, IBS, Fibromyalgia, Tendonitis, Joint Pain and Hair Loss: One Man's Story](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fmt-and-carnivore-diet-for-interstitial-cystitis-ibs-fibromyalgia-tendonitis-joint-pain-and-hair-loss-one-mans-story/) - Adapted from episode 72 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Einar Jordan has Associates degrees in chemistry and microbiology, a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Project Management. He is a quality and process engineer currently working as a Project Manager in Research & Development in the biotech industry. He has worked for - [Cyberweek 2018 Coaching and Cleanse Discounts](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/cyberweek-2018-coaching-and-cleanse-discounts/) - In celebration of Cyberweek, I'm offering the following deals (for new clients only): $25 off a 14-day Total Body Reset Cleanse $50 off a 4-week Weight Loss Jump Start Coaching Program $100 off a 12-week Weight Loss Coaching Program To qualify for these discounts, you must schedule your initial consultation by November 30th, pay for - [Digestion 101: Process and Issues](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/digestion-101-process-and-issues/) - Adapted from episode 68 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. I’m going to describe the digestive process when it’s working well, which may help you pinpoint where things may be going wrong for you, as well as give you an idea of the symptoms when a certain part of your digestion is off. I’ll - [Nutritional and Microbiome-Level Interventions for Autism](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/nutritional-and-microbiome-level-interventions-for-autism/) - Adapted from episode 67 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Dr. James Adams is a President’s Professor at Arizona State University and he leads the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program there, where he is researching treatments for autism including nutritional supplements, microbiota transplants, probiotics, as well as yeast and antifungals. He also started a nonprofit to - [Histamine Intolerance and SIBO - the Missing Link](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/histamine-intolerance-and-sibo-the-missing-link/) - Adapted from episode 66 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Heidi Turner, MS, RDN, CD is an Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at her telehealth-based private practice, FoodLogic located in Tacoma, WA. She specializes in complex health issues including SIBO, autoimmune conditions, histamine intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and food chemical sensitivities. She spent 12 - [How to Succeed at Healing Your Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/how-to-succeed-at-healing-your-gut/) - Adapted from episode 65 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. So recently a potential client asked about my success rate in helping clients deal with their gut issues, and being a data-driven, evidence-based person myself, I wanted to give a clear, honest answer, which I didn’t have at the time. But after thinking about - [Functional Foods for Metabolic and Microbiome Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/functional-foods-for-metabolic-and-microbiome-health/) - Adapted from episode 63 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Dr. Chris Damman, M.D. is the chief medical officer and chief scientific officer of UR labs and a clinical assistant professor of gastroenterology and medicine at University of Washington. He previously led the gut health, microbiome & functional food initiative at the Bill & Melinda - [When your body attacks: Autoimmune Diseases & Gut Health, with Lindsey Parsons on the Colon Health Podcast](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/when-your-body-attacks-autoimmune-diseases-gut-health-with-lindsey-parsons-on-the-colon-health-podcast/) - Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, type 1 diabetes, and IBD occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body. This often leads people to experience a variety of different systems resulting in a sometimes long and painful journey to experience relief from what they’re feeling. On my guest appearance on the Colon Health Podcast, - [Candida: Root Causes, Testing and Treatment with Dr. Michael Biamonte](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/candida-root-causes-testing-and-treatment/) - Adapted from episode 64 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Dr. Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is a computer software program that studies blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced. - [Understanding and Fixing Diarrhea and Loose Stool](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/understanding-and-fixing-diarrhea-and-loose-stool/) - Adapted from episode 62 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. When we think about diarrhea, we think that it’s just the intestinal flu, gastroenteritis, or just something we ate or drank that had gone bad. However, it's not always the case. We will take a look at diarrhea and loose stool and the causes - [The Link Between Oral Health & Gut Health, Explained!](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-link-between-oral-health-gut-health-explained/) - by Jay R. Lopez, DDS, PC Brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist every six months are all essential components of keeping your smile happy and healthy. But did you know that your oral health can also affect your gut health? As a Tucson dentist with more than 20 years of experience, I’m here to shed - [Restoring Your Gut Health, One Breath at a Time](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/restoring-your-gut-health-one-breath-at-a-time/) - Adapted from episode 61 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Niraj Naik left his service as a community pharmacist when he was diagnosed with a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis. Rejecting his choices of a colectomy or untested pharmaceutical drugs, he started his own route of healing using diet, breathwork practices and natural supplementation, - [Natural Healing from Crohn's, One Mom's Story](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/natural-healing-from-crohns-one-moms-story/) - Adapted from episode 60 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: How old your son was when he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and what were his symptoms that led doctors to suspect a Crohn's diagnosis versus just calling it something that was normal for growing kids? Like with my son [when he had - [Should I give up gluten or is it just a fad?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/hello-world/) - First, not everyone should give up gluten - for many it is a fad! There are many good reasons to give it up, however. The single most important would be if you tested positive for celiac disease. However, that's only a very small percentage of people (about 1%). The second would be if you notice - [Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins - Healthy, moist and delicious!](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/healthy-moist-and-delicious-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - Gluten, dairy, soy and guilt free (and very low in sugar). Makes 12-14 small muffins. Gluten, sugar, dairy and soy are 4 of the most common irritants to people ½ cup avocado oil 2 eggs 2 mashed ripe bananas ½ cup coconut cream or full fat coconut milk (from a can, not milk for drinking) 1 - [Diverticulitis Deep Dive](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/diverticulitis-deep-dive/) - Adapted from episode 59 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. What are diverticulitis, diverticulosis and diverticular disease? Today we are going to be doing somewhat of a deep dive into the world of diverticulitis, diverticulosis and diverticular disease. While people tend to use all of these terms interchangeably, there are distinctions between them. Diverticulosis - [Back to the Basics of Optimal Gut Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/back-to-the-basics-of-optimal-gut-health/) - Adapted from episode 58 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: So you want to start by just telling us all a bit about your gut health journey and what brought you to found healthygut.com? Steven Wright: Yeah, love to. First, I just want to say that I love the name of your - [1 in 3 Americans Has Prediabetes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/1-in-3-americans-has-prediabetes/) - 9 out of 10 Don't Know It According to the CDC, one in three Americans has prediabetes, where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, 90% of people don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, - [Prickly Pear Season in Tucson](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/prickly-pear-season-in-tucson/) - My family and I moved to Tucson, Arizona about a year ago and I really wanted to enjoy some of the native free food (I can never resist free food!) Prickly pears are a local green cactus (like the ones in my logo) that produce oval, red fruit in the summer. The plants are abundant - [Restoring Your Relationship With Food](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/restoring-your-relationship-with-food/) - Adapted from episode 57 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: So your approach to gut health is a little bit different than my approach, and I know it's very diet focused. Which is not to say that I don't address diet with my clients, but it sounds like you use it as - [Sugar is the Enemy](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sugar-is-the-enemy/) - grams of sugar - grams of fiber should be < 3 grams of sugar Check online menus of favorite restaurants to pick lowest sugar options. Here are some common names for sugar you may not be familiar with: Agave nectar Barley malt Beet sugar Blackstrap molasses Brown rice syrup Brown sugar Buttered syrup Cane juice - [Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain: The Gut-Brain Axis](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/heal-your-gut-heal-your-brain-the-gut-brain-axis/) - I’m sure that you’ve all heard about the gut-brain axis and how your gut health impacts your mental health. A 2017 review of the peer-reviewed medical literature on this axis by Clapp et al. concluded: “This review demonstrates the importance of a healthy microbiome, particularly the gut microbiota, for patients suffering from anxiety and depression, - [Keto, Paleo, Primal, Vegan, Intermittent Fasting, which diet should I follow?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/keto-paleo-primal-vegan-intermittent-fasting-which-diet-should-i-follow/) - If you are paying any attention to current diet trends, you've likely heard of - [Revisiting My Gut Health Journey: SIBO, GERD, Hashimoto's and Pernicious Anemia](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/revisiting-my-gut-health-journey/) - Hear my story of recovering from IBS / SIBO, GERD and 3 autoimmune diseases, my SIBO treatment and how to get a free 30-minute session with me to fix your gut. - [Diet, Immunomodulation and Coping: Understanding IBD with Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/diet-immunomodulation-and-coping-understanding-ibd-with-steven-sandberg-lewis-nd/) - Adapted from episode 54 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: Today I’m talking about the naturopathic treatment of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD with Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, a practitioner of Naturopathic gastroenterology in private practice at Hive Mind Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He has been in practice for 40 years and - [Learning to Eat Fat Again](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/learning-to-eat-fat-again/) - Check out my recent article in the Raytheon Magazine: "Learning to Eat Fat Again" (double click to zoom in on article). - [Could your gut problems be from a parasite?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/could-your-gut-problems-be-from-a-parasite/) - While Dr. d’Angelo’s parasite testing is very thorough and involves many different tools, Dr. d’Angelo explained why parasite testing through typical labs covered by insurance usually finds nothing. - [Dairy-free, Soy-free, Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gluten-dairy-sugar-and-soy-free-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/) - ½ cup xylitol or Lakanto monk fruit sweetener½ cup avocado or coconut oil2 eggs2 mashed ripe bananas½ cup coconut cream or full fat coconut milk1 tsp vanilla3/4 cup almond flour3/4 cup gluten-free flour (I use a combo of 2/3 sweet sorghum and millet flours, 1/3 tapioca starch)1 tsp baking soda½ tsp salt1/3 bag Enjoy Life - [The Perfect Stool - My New Podcast](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-perfect-stool-my-new-podcast/) - I have exciting news to share! The first episode of my new podcast has just been published and you can access it now on Apple podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app! Or you can just play it from your computer. It's called The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome. If you're suffering - [Good Chocolate Choices for Autoimmune Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/good-chocolate-choices-for-autoimmune-health/) - In honor of Halloween, which is tomorrow, I wanted to share with you my favorite finds for healthier chocolate choices. As far as candy goes, dark If you're doing the auto-immune protocol (AIP) and are avoiding chocolate altogether, you could try this carob-based bar. And my favorite gluten-, soy- and dairy-free chocolate - [Electrogastograms and Rewiring the Electrical Activity of the Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/electrogastograms-and-rewiring-the-electrical-activity-of-the-gut/) - If you have been struggling with an issue like SIBO, candida, IBS, IBD or an eating disorder that is not resolving with traditional or alternative treatments, you may be dealing with an electrical problem in your gut, brain or the connection between the two. In my last podcast episode: The Gut-Brain Connection: A Deep Dive - [Chicken with Lemon Grass](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/chicken-with-lemon-grass/) - If you've never tried lemon grass from the tubes of paste that you can find at Safeway in the produce section, you're in for a treat! 1 package (1 lb.) chicken thighs or breasts 3 tbsp. lemon grass paste or 3 stalks of lemon grass, outer leaves removed and edible parts blended 3 spring onions - [The Oxygen-Gut Dysbiosis Theory](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-oxygen-gut-dysbiosis-theory/) - My last podcast with Lucy Mailing, PhD shed light on a new theory to describe the process of gut dysbiosis that may be responsible for many different symptoms and diagnoses in the gut. This has impacted the education I am sharing with my clients in helping them heal their guts. Read excerpts of our interview - [Food and Supplements to Aid with Weight Loss: Beyond the Obvious](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/food-and-supplements-to-aid-with-weight-loss-beyond-the-obvious/) - If you’re struggling to lose weight or successfully doing so but want a little boost or some help getting beyond a weight loss plateau, there are a number of foods and supplements that have good evidence behind them for supporting weight loss. In my experience, the number one issue for weight loss is reducing your - [Boosting Your Immune System: Back to Basics](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/boosting-your-immune-system-back-to-basics/) - As we all think about social distancing, face masks, sterilization, hand washing and the like, I just wanted to make sure you don't forget the basics of protecting your health and keeping your immune system functioning well. Drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water a day (3/4 even better). Eat a - [Gut Health 101](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gut-health-101/) - Adapted from episode 53 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. This blog is geared towards people who are interested in maintaining their gut health, learning how their gut health impacts their overall health or who only have minor or occasional gut issues. This is not one of my advanced level topics for people - [Getting Candid about Invasive Candida with Dr. Kurt Woeller](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/getting-candid-about-invasive-candida-with-dr-kurt-woeller/) - Adapted from episode 51 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: Today on the blog, I'm going in depth on Candida with Dr. Kurt Woeller. Dr. Woeller is a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, an integrative and functional medicine physician and a biomedical autism treatment specialist. He's the author of several integrative medicine - [Advanced SIBO Tips, Peptides and Breathing for Optimal Digestive Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/advanced-sibo-tips-peptides-and-breathing-for-optimal-digestive-health/) - Adapted from episode 52 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: Today, I'm talking with Dr. Miles Nichols about a couple topics that haven't been covered at all or fully before on the podcast, including peptides for gut health, breathing, parietal cell antibodies, as well as having an in-depth discussion of recurrent - [Reversing Autoimmune Disease Naturally](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/reversing-autoimmune-disease-naturally/) - If you’re suffering from an autoimmune disease, you’re not the only one, - [Autoimmunity and the Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/autoimmunity-and-the-gut/) - From my podcast interview with Dr. Drew Sinatra, edited for readability. What is the relationship between the gut and autoimmunity? There are three things that I tend to look for. First you need to have a genetic predisposition. So, for example, with celiac disease, you must have either one or two of the HLA-DQ2 or - [Food for Thought: Mental Health and the Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/food-for-thought-mental-health-and-the-gut/) - Excerpts from episode 30 ("Food for Thought: Mental Health and the Gut") of my podcast, The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, edited for readability. Relationship between Brain Activity and Gut Inflammation One example of gut-brain dysfunction can begin with decreased brain activity. This could come from a brain injury, concussion or stress. - [Should I give up gluten to help my gut issues?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/should-i-give-up-gluten-to-help-my-gut-issues/) - So the short answer is, yes, you probably should. At minimum, most people need to start dealing with gut issues by trying an elimination diet, and gluten is the primary thing to eliminate. - [The Cancer Cocktail: Gut Dysbiosis, Inflammation, and Poor Immune Function](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-cancer-cocktail-gut-dysbiosis-inflammation-and-poor-immune-function/) - Excerpts from episode 29 of my podcast The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome with Dr. Nasha Winters, ND LP: Lindsey Parsons, NW: Nasha Winters LP: Do you still consider yourself a cancer patient? Or do you feel fully recovered and not in danger? NW: That's a really good question. I personally don't - [Overcoming Gut Health Stigma: Getting the Care and Compassion You Need](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/overcoming-gut-health-stigma-getting-the-care-and-compassion-you-need/) - When it comes to gut health problems, it’s not bad enough you can have gas that people might smell, bloating that makes you look pregnant, debilitating cramping and pain, frequent trips to the bathroom that can leave you exhausted mentally and physically, unpredictable bowel movements that can cause accidents and an inability to follow through - [How to Support Your Gut Microbiome While Taking Antibiotics](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/how-to-support-your-gut-microbiome-while-taking-antibiotics/) - Antibiotics are dramatically overprescribed in our current medical system, and this takes the form of prescribing them when they aren’t necessary, prescribing wider-spectrum antibiotics than necessary, and prescribing longer courses than necessary. I was once prescribed 10 days of Cipro twice in rapid succession for urinary tract infections that I later learned only warranted a - [Prebiotics and Fiber: Supplemental Treasures or Marketing Ploys?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/prebiotics-and-fiber-supplemental-treasures-or-marketing-ploys/) - Pulled from my podcast The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome Prebiotics Because their names are so similar and because they’re often combined in one supplement, people often confuse the terms probiotics and prebiotics. And you’ve probably heard a lot from me so far about probiotics, as I’m a fan, but today I’m - [Immune Supportive and Antiviral Supplements](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/immune-supportive-and-antiviral-supplements/) - I know this is a scary time for lots of people who are concerned about their health or concerned about loved ones who are older, immunocompromised or in otherwise fragile health. My parents are in their late 70’s and I’m definitely concerned for them. To help alleviate my concern and give all of our bodies - [Is FMT a Panacea for All That Ails You?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/is-fmt-a-panacea-for-all-that-ails-you/) - Over the course of my podcast (The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome), I have done seven interviews with people who have had fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), some in clinics overseas, some self-administered, and I've also shared about my own ill-conceived experience with DIY FMT. I also covered the research being done on - [Seven Lessons My Sciatica Taught Me about Gut Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/seven-lessons-my-sciatica-taught-me-about-gut-health/) - Excerpted from episode 32 of The Perfect Stool podcast, “What My Sciatica Has Taught Me about Gut Health.” So by way of history, I’ve been going through a pretty awful bout of sciatica over the last 5 months, which had been, up until about a week ago, what felt like a slow and inexorable slide - [Medicinal Mushrooms: Immunological Adaptogens and Gut Health Helpers](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/medicinal-mushrooms-immunological-adaptogens/) - Mushrooms have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. There are tens of thousands of different mushrooms species, of which six are cultivated for food in North America. There are about ten "choice edibles,” wild mushrooms for which people forage because they’re especially tasty. In Asia, they cultivate approximately twenty different mushrooms. At any - [Upper Digestive Issues: Gastritis, Ulcers, GERD and Low Stomach Acid](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/upper-digestive-issues-gastritis-ulcers-gerd-and-low-stomach-acid/) - GastritisThe problems I address in this article happen north of the intestines in the stomach or in the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. While some of these are dealt with effectively using traditional medical care, others will be missed by your traditional doctor, or will become advanced and require a functional - [IBS Treatment: Addressing an Irritable Bowel Naturally](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/isb-treatment-addressing-an-irritable-bowel-naturally/) - IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a digestive disorder which affects more than 10 percent of the world’s population. This article explores traditional and functional medicine approaches to treatment of IBS; testing; and the relationship between IBS, SIBO and IBD. And if those initials don’t mean anything to you, don’t sweat it, they're all covered - [Fixing Crohn's and Colitis](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fixing-crohns-and-colitis/) - Excerpts from my podcast "The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome". Edited for readability. L=Lindsey; I=Inna. L: How did you get into this work on Crohn's and colitis?I: That was my long journey to healing. I got sick with Crohn's in early 2000. I was originally diagnosed with colitis, and then properly diagnosed - [The Carbohydrate Malabsorption Theory of Acid Reflux](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-carbohydrate-malabsorption-theory-of-acid-reflux/) - Adapted for readability from my interview of Dr. Norm Robillard from The Perfect Stool podcast. Listen to Episode 41 of The Perfect Stool. Lindsey: So I am very interested in your work and your bio and all the peer reviewed papers that you've published. And because you published on the Bacillus species, I have to - [Supplements and Food Sensitivity Testing for Digestive and Overall Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/supplements-and-food-sensitivity-testing-for-digestive-and-overall-health/) - Excerpts from my podcast Interview with Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, founder and chairman of Perque Integrative Health LLC. Listen to Episode 40 of The Perfect Stool. Life Guard Multivitamin, How Much B-Vitamins Should I Take and Avoiding Genitourinary Issues Lindsey: So I actually heard you speaking on another podcast before your folks reached out - [11 Diets for Addressing Chronic Health Conditions](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/11-diets-for-addressing-chronic-health-conditions/) - Adapted from episode 39 of my podcast, The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome. There are tons of special diets meant to help reveal food sensitivities, address physiological imbalances or reverse autoimmune disease or other chronic conditions. I’ll cover 11 of them in this article. This may give you a starting point for - [10 Home Hacks for Constipation](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/10-home-hacks-for-constipation/) - Adapted from my interview with Esther Blum, RD, on episode 37 of the Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome. Eat plenty of fiber. One common cause of constipation is not getting enough fiber. Esther Blum, RD, recommends getting at least 20 to 40 grams of fiber per day -- 20 grams at first - [Could you be lactose intolerant?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/could-i-be-intolerant-to-lactose/) - What is lactose and how is it normally digested? Lactose is the sugar found in dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, sour cream and ice cream. Eggs, contrary to what some folks I’ve worked with have thought, are not dairy products, despite being found in the dairy aisle in most grocery stores. When you - [Using Microcurrent Therapy to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve, Reduce Inflammation and Heal the Gut](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/using-microcurrent-therapy-to-stimulate-the-vagus-nerve-reduce-inflammation-and-heal-the-gut/) - Adapted from episode 44 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Rob Vanbergen and edited for readability. Lindsey: Tell me how you got into this work with microcurrent therapy. Rob Vanbergen: I suppose it was a very weird situation, for me. I never intended to go into healthcare or alternative health, because I actually wanted to - [12 Common Causes of Bloating and Their Solutions](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/12-common-causes-of-bloating-and-their-solutions/) - Adapted from episode 45 of The Perfect Stool podcast. Most people experience bloating at some point in their lives, maybe even frequently, but when is it normal, and when is it a sign of a more serious root cause? To start, let’s define bloating. Bloating is when gas builds up in the digestive tract and - [Fecal Transplants and Bipolar Disorder: One Miraculous Recovery that Spurred Many More](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fecal-transplants-and-bipolar-disorder-one-miraculous-recovery-that-spurred-many-more/) - Adapted from episode 47 of The Perfect Stool podcast with Jane Sullivan and edited for readability. Lindsey: So we've had various people on the blog who have talked about their FMT experience, but none with bipolar disorder. I'm really excited to hear about how this all came about for you. So why don't we start - [Stress, what is it good for? Not your gut!](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/stress-what-is-it-good-for-not-your-gut/) - Stress is obviously unavoidable for most of us and for so many of my clients, a long period of chronic stress preceded their gut health or autoimmune issues. So in case you’re underplaying the importance of stress in your digestive health, I’m going to help you understand why it’s so important, and how to address - [Fermented Foods 101: Probiotics, Bacteria and Gut Health](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/fermented-foods-101-probiotics-bacteria-and-gut-health/) - Adapted from episode 50 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Fermentation is an ancient tradition used to preserve food without refrigeration and prevent spoilage, which uses microorganisms like bacteria and yeast to break down nutrients into their most digestible form. Some examples of common fermented foods are yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, pickles, miso, - [From Constipation to Celebration: A Conversation with Ann Marie](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/investing-in-yourself-ann-maries-gut-health-journey/) - Adapted from episode 49 of The Perfect Stool podcast and edited for readability. Lindsey: Let me start off by having you give our readers some background on what you were first complaining about when you came to see me, your major health complaints and how long they've been going on. Ann Marie: Right. When I - [Sample Letter to Friends, Family and Colleagues](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/sample-letter-to-friends-family-and-colleagues/) - Many of my clients struggle with situations in which they find themselves having to refuse or resist sweets all around them as they try cut sugar out of their diets for good. This can be hard and awkward for them and can feel like a strain on relationships. 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Or find a link to your favorite podcast player. - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome Podcast](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-perfect-stool/) - Learn about the gut microbiome and how to have a healthy gut from functional medicine practitioners, naturopaths and FMT patients on The Perfect Stool podcast. - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 174 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode174/) - In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Harry Massey, founder of Energy4Life, about bioenergetic approaches to health, including voice scans, infoceuticals and the GEM device. They explore how resonance and informational fields may influence gut health, cellular and mitochondrial function, the research behind these technologies and their potential applications for fatigue, pain, emotional health and gut - [Butyrate for Gut Health: Benefits, Best Supplements and How to Use It](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/butyrate-for-gut-health-benefits-best-supplements-and-how-to-use-it/) - Learn what butyrate is, its benefits for gut health, how to take it, and why tributyrin may be the best form for improving digestion and the microbiome. - [Recommended Supplements and Gluten-free Products](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/recommended-products/) - These are some of the products that I recommend to my clients. As an Amazon Associate and affiliate for most of these products, I earn from qualifying purchases from links to Amazon and other manufacturers that I'm an affiliate of, so I appreciate you using my links. While I receive a small affiliate commission on - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 173 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode173/) - Are low-fat diets, keto, carnivore, elimination diets, and intermittent fasting doing more harm than good—especially for women? In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P, explains why restrictive diets can backfire for hormones, thyroid function, metabolism, blood sugar and gut health. We discuss how to support digestion and expand a limited diet, the role - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 172 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode172/) - 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 - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 171 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode171/) - 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 - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 170 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode170/) - 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 - [Testimonials](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/testimonials/) - I found Lindsey, by chance I think not, while searching for a podcast on functional medicine. I came across her’s. You know did the usual scrolled over a few episodes and found one talking about gut health. While listening, I went to her website scrolled some more seeing if I could find some more answers. - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 126 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode126/) - A New Option in Infant and Mother Microbiome Testing with Cheryl Sew Hoy of Tiny Health Cheryl Sew Hoy, the founder and CEO of Tiny Health, discusses the critical role of gut health in infants and mothers. Cheryl shares her personal journey of giving birth via C-section and how she restored her newborn's gut, all - [Gut Health and Lab Testing](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/order-your-own-lab-tests/) - Rupa Health Lab Shop I'm pleased to be able to offer functional medicine lab tests to non-clients via my Rupa Health Lab Shop* (more tests are available than are in the image below). If you are thinking of working with me, I recommend you set up a free, 30-minute breakthrough session before ordering any lab - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 169 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode169/) - Amy Behimer, PharmD shares her journey from multiple autoimmune diagnoses including MS, to building sustainable habits that transformed her health. We discuss gut health, constipation, dopamine-driven cravings, mindset shifts and why small lifestyle changes are often the key to long-term healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 168 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-perfect-stool-understanding-and-healing-the-gut-microbiome-episode-168-show-notes/) - In this episode, Josh Dech shares his personal journey from years of severe gut issues and chronic inflammation to healing his digestive health naturally. He and Lindsey dive into the root causes behind Crohn’s disease and colitis and how they relate to IBS, SIBO, mold exposure, parasites, immune dysfunction and the gut microbiome - challenging - [My Story](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/about/) - For over 20 years, I dealt with digestive issues that kept evolving—lactose intolerance, chronic reflux, bloating and eventually three autoimmune diagnoses. Along the way, I was on long-term proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, etc.), took repeated courses of antibiotics, and had food poisoning twice while living in Costa Rica. My gut—and my health—kept getting worse. - [What does a gut health coach do?](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/contact-2/) - As a specialist in gut health coaching, I Take a full medical history and help you select lab tests you can order yourself that will help uncover the root cause of your gut health, autoimmune or chronic health issues; Help you understand what the results of the tests mean about your health; Educate you about - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 167 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode167/) - What if the key to brain health, immunity and chronic disease isn’t in the brain at all - but in the gut? In this episode, we explore human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), powerful bioactive sugars in breast milk that shape the microbiome, regulate immune function and may influence conditions like Parkinson’s, autism, IBD, food allergies, eczema - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 165 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode165/) - Explore the surprising connection between mineral balance and gut health with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals. She shares her personal journey from burnout, chronic inflammation and hormonal imbalance to discovering how plant-based minerals support cellular energy, detoxification and overall resilience. We also unpack why modern food and water no longer provide the mineral density - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 166 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode166/) - Learn how the infant gut microbiome is shaped at birth, why many babies today are missing key Bifidobacteria and how it connects to eczema, food allergies and asthma. We discuss how delivery method, breast milk, antibiotics and early-life exposures influence immune development and long-term health, along with emerging research on restoring the infant microbiome through - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME – EPISODE 100 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode100/) - Give Your Gut a Break: Put a Stop to your IBS, SIBO, IMO or IBD with the Elemental Diet with Roy Steinbock, MD and Debbie Steinbock, HHC Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 164 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode164/) - Explore the connection between gut health, hormones and libido. Learn how imbalances in the microbiome can impact sexual wellness and overall health. We also break down estrogen dominance and why proper hormone metabolism matters. A practical, holistic look at improving energy, mood and intimacy with Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM and board certified sexologist. Plus in - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 163 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode163/) - Learn about the benefits of Methylene Blue for mitochondrial health and how this unique compound helps clear brain fog, supports SIBO recovery and provides the "energy bridge" your body needs to heal with Scott Sherr, MD. We also cover how to calm your nervous system to move from "fight or flight" into deep restoration and - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME, EPISODE 123 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode123/) - From Gut to Brain: Understanding Parkinson's, Constipation and Blood Sugar Dysregulation and Probiotics to Address Them All with Martha Carlin Martha Carlin, CEO of The BioCollective, discusses the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease. She emphasizes the significance of mannitol-producing bacteria for treating Parkinson's-related constipation and managing blood sugar. Additionally, she touches on - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 162 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode162/) - Get a real-time look at functional blood chemistry analysis as Lindsey’s own labs are analyzed live - revealing what standard reference ranges miss about thyroid health, autoimmunity, inflammation and metabolism with Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., CFMP. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 141 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode141/) - Keystone Probiotics: Cutting Edge Supplements for Gut Dysbiosis, the Brain, Immune System, Metabolism and Hormones with Dr. Shayne Morris Have antibiotics or heavy herbal antimicrobials decimated your microbiome and health? You may be missing critical species of keystone probiotics in your gut. Learn about the cutting edge keystone probiotic species offered uniquely in products developed - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 161 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode161/) - In this episode, urology expert Aleece Fosnight explains the link between the gut, the vaginal microbiome and bladder health. We cover the root causes of recurrent UTIs, pelvic floor dysfunction and how hormonal shifts impact urinary function. Discover practical tips for bladder training and advanced testing options for chronic pain. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 160 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode160/) - Is your gut health holding you back? On this episode, Guy Daniels tackles Crohn’s Disease - from immune system secrets to the truth about fiber, prebiotics and the gut bacteria that really matter to help you get into remission for life. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 159 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode159/) - Is it possible your IBS symptoms aren’t coming entirely from gut dysbiosis, but also from your nervous system? In this episode, we explore how stress, anxiety and an overactive stress response can drive IBS flare-ups. Learn how calming the nervous system, supporting vagus nerve function and shifting your mindset can help reduce symptoms and improve - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 158 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode158/) - Learn about Novel Biome's purified capsule and powdered FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) products, the donor screening process, why pretreatment and protocol design matter and what kinds of conditions respond best to FMT beyond C diff, including IBS, IBD, neurological disorders and cancer with Dr. Jason Klop. Jason also talks about the pitfalls of DIY FMT, what stool - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 157 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode157/) - What if your child’s eczema isn’t just a skin problem, but a sign of something deeper happening in the gut? Learn how gut imbalances, food sensitivities and inflammation can trigger eczema flare-ups and how addressing the root cause through nutrition and natural support can calm the skin from the inside out. Learn practical steps to - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 153 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode153/) - Could the water you drink impact your gut health? In this episode, Dr. Greg Nigh discusses deuterium-depleted water, sulfur metabolism and hydrogen sulfide SIBO and their relationship with digestion, energy and overall health. You’ll also hear practical insights on ketogenic and carnivore diets, plus emerging therapies like peptides and infrared light. Lindsey Parsons, your host, - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 156 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode156/) - Curious about why traditional approaches to gut health, SIBO and IMO often fall short? This episode explores how nourishing your microbiome with prebiotic fibers, addressing bile acid metabolism, addressing stress and tailoring protocols specifically to your microbiome can transform your gut and overall well-being. Tune in for evidence-based advice and actionable steps to reclaim your - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 155 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode155/) - Ever wondered if your gut health protocols are truly helping, or possibly harming, your microbiome? Join Lindsey Parsons and Dr. Brad Leech as they unpack the latest science on antimicrobials, microbiome testing, leaky gut, low stomach acid, prebiotics and more. Discover when to use certain interventions, how to protect your beneficial bacteria, and which strategies - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 154 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode154/) - Ever wonder which supplements are actually worth taking for better health, immunity and longevity? In this episode, I'm cutting through the noise and talking everyday essentials - what really supports your body as you age, and which ones you can skip. From prebiotics that feed your gut to choosing the right forms of vitamins and - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 152 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode152/) - What happens when a preventable infection takes the life of someone you love? In thisepisode, Christian John Lillis shares the heartbreaking story of losing his mom to C. difficile, a bacterial infection, and how that loss inspired his mission to fight back. He talks about what everyone needs to know about C. diff: the warning - [Individual Consultations](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/functional-health-and-nutrition-review/) - For people who are very self-motivated and just want to know how to get started in one quick shot (or who can only pay for one consultation at a time), you can sign up for a one-hour appointment in which I: Listen to you in depth on your health history Review your lab tests (which - [Gut Health Coaching](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/gut-health-coaching/) - Have you been struggling with gut health issues and your doctor or gastroenterologist hasn't been able to help you resolve them? - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 151 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode151/) - Struggling with gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or a diagnosis like SIBO or IBS? Your stool might have the answers. On this episode, I walk through my own Gut Zoomer stool test results and show how microbiome testing can uncover hidden issues — from bacterial overgrowth to gluten sensitivity — and what to do about them - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 150 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode150/) - Feeling bloated, wired or constantly stressed? Shana Hussin, RDN unpacks how cortisol spikes, insulin resistance and even lack of sunlight can wreak havoc on your gut and overall health. Learn how balancing your hormones and embracing natural rhythms can support digestion, energy and healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 149 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode149/) - Unpacking Mold Illness: Symptoms, Testing and Recovery Protocols with Terri Fox, MD Unresolved fatigue, brain fog or neurological issues? It could be mold. Learn how mycotoxins from hidden mold exposure can trigger long-term immune dysfunction, its connection to Lyme disease, and what you can do to heal, including testing, binders and detox strategies with Terri - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 148 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode148/) - How Food Poisoning Can Rewire Your Gut: Understanding Post-Infectious IBS with Lindsey Parsons Still dealing with bloating or gut issues long after food poisoning? It could be post-infectious IBS—a form of SIBO triggered by autoimmunity. Learn how infections like Campylobacter or E coli can lead to nerve damage in the gut and what to do - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 146 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode146/) - From Pre-Alcohol to Fiber: Genetically Engineered Probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD Explore the science behind genetically engineered probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD of ZBiotics. We talk about hacking gut bacteria to reduce the toxic byproducts of alcohol and turn sugar into fiber—plus why bacterial diversity is key to better health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 147 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode147/) - The Cutting Edge of Healing: High Tech Solutions for Gut Health and Autoimmunity with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa Tried everything from supplements to diet changes and still suffering? Discover the world of alternative healing, from cyber scans to electromagnetic pulse therapy to transform health at the cellular level with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa. Lindsey Parsons, - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 130 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode130/) - Conquering SIBO and IMO with At-Home Breath Testing Learn how FoodMarble's at-home, reusable breath testing device helps detect SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) and IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), the root causes of 60-70% of IBS, as well as food intolerances. Ricky Harrison from FoodMarble explains the science behind their portable, easy-to-use devices. We discuss the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 131 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode131/) - SIBO/IMO vs. Dysbiosis: Choosing the Best Test for your Symptoms Explore the differences between SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth) and hydrogen sulfide SIBO, and dysbiosis, and what makes them different. Dive into their distinct causes and symptoms and which kinds of tests are appropriate in which situations. Lindsey Parsons, your host, - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 132 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode132/) - The Gut-Gene Axis: Unlocking your DNA to Solve Chronic Health Issues with Jenna Weeks, ND Struggling with stubborn health issues? Learn how genetic mutations might be impacting your gut and overall wellness. Join Dr. Jenna Weeks, ND, as she unpacks SNPs—genetic variations linked to gut health, mental health and chronic conditions. With 8 years of - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 133 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode133/) - Reversing Gut Disorders Through Clinical Hypnosis with Dr. Ali Navidi Hypnosis on stage and screen may seem scary or absurd, but clinical hypnosis can heal gut issues by accessing the subconscious brain. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Navidi helps clients enter a trance state, addressing chronic pain and GI disorders like IBS, SIBO and IBD. In - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 134 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode134/) - Could Low Stomach Acid Be to Blame? A Deep Dive into Hypochlorhydria Could your stomach issues be caused by low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria? Explore the vital role stomach acid plays in digestion and nutrient absorption. In this episode, I’ll highlight the symptoms of low stomach acid, including chronic bloating, burping, heartburn, and deficiencies in - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 135 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode135/) - Topical Glutathione for Aging, Chronic Disease and Energy with Dr. Nayan Patel Feeling sluggish? Seeing sun spots on your face? Trouble detoxifying? Noticing signs of aging and chronic disease? Learn about taking preventative action and finding solutions via glutathione, often called the “master antioxidant”. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 136 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode136/) - Root Causes of Acid Reflux and Gastritis: Insights from Vincent Pedre, MD Learn more about challenging cases of acid reflux and gastritis and possible root causes like low stomach acid, zinc deficiency and vagal nerve dysfunction. Explore the impact of micro and nano plastics on gut health, tips for reducing exposure, and the role of - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 137 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode137/) - Organic, Pasture-Raised and Processed: How Food Quality Affects Your Gut Learn how conventional, processed and ultra-processed foods can damage your digestive system and gut microbiome, leading to cascading negative health consequences. Hear about the benefits of organic, pasture-raised and minimally-processed foods for a healthy gut and body. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 138 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode138/) - Holistic Healing With Functional Nutrition: What To Do When Nothing Works Struggling with chronic health challenges that just won’t resolve? In this episode, we dive deep into personalized, functional nutrition with Andrea Nakayama. From her journey into functional medicine after her husband's brain tumor diagnosis to her groundbreaking Functional Nutrition Matrix, Andrea shares how to - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 139 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode139/) - Microbiome and Motility Hacks: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Fermented Foods and Fiber with SIBO and IMO with Alyssa Simpson, RD Struggling with IBS, SIBO, IMO, constipation or diarrhea? Learn how and when to correctly add in probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and fiber, along with key motility strategies to get things moving again. Hear about my guest's personal - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 140 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode140/) - Mold, Mycotoxins & Your Microbiome: When to Suspect It and How to Deal with It Are you struggling with stubborn gut issues, extreme food sensitivities, anxiety, histamine issues, headaches or brain fog and no diet or gut healing protocol seems to help? The culprit could be hiding in your environment. Explore the connection between mold, - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 142 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/the-perfect-stool-understanding-and-healing-the-gut-microbiome-episode-142-show-notes/) - Functional Psychiatry in Action: Real-Life Healing Stories with Tracy McCarthy, MD Learn how gut health, blood sugar, toxins, infections and hormones like estrogen and insulin play a major role in anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares her journey from conventional psychiatry to a root-cause approach, along with real-life stories of healing - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 143 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode143/) - The Order of Healing: A Root-Cause Reset for Whole-Body Wellness with Juanique Grover Learn how to holistically heal your gut with Juanique Grover's "Order of Healing" functional treatment plan. Juanique shares her story of reversing her Graves' disease naturally and helping her husband, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, explore alternative treatments like hyperbaric chambers - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 144 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode144/) - Combating Constipation: What To Do When You Can't Go with Carmen Fong, MD Are you struggling with chronic constipation, incomplete evacuation or irregular bowelmovements despite trying diet and lifestyle changes? These symptoms might point tounderlying issues with gut motility, nervous system signaling or imbalances in the gutmicrobiome. Gain a clearer understanding of your digestive health - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 145 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode145/) - Taming Gut Inflammation: Fiber, Prebiotics and Crohn’s Solutions with Will Bulsiewicz, MD Are you struggling with gut issues like bloating, IBS or Crohn’s and wondering how to find lasting relief? Join Will Bulsiewicz, MD as he shares how he discovered the power of a plant based, high-fiber diet in transforming his gut and well-being. Learn - [The Perfect Stool Supplements - Tributyrin-Max and SBI Powder (and Advanced Zeolite Detox)](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/tributyrin-max/) - Tributyrin-Max Learn more about my new supplement Tributyrin-Max, 750 mg of tributyrin (the best form of butyrate) to help with loose stool, diarrhea, SIBO-D, IBS-D and leaky gut. Follow Tributyrin-Max on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or X for discount codes. 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Gain a clearer understanding of your digestive health - [Communications](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/communications/) - If you want to hear more from me, I have a blog (currently featured as #5 of FeedSpot's Top 60 Gut Health Blogs), newsletter and a podcast, called "The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome". You can also follow me on social media: Facebook X Instagram Pinterest - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME, EPISODE 103 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode103/) - From FMT to Thaenabiotic: Andrea McBeth, ND on Microbiome Innovations Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 103 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Learn - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 90 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode90/) - Tributyrin: Benefits and Drawbacks of Supplemental Butyrate in IBS/SIBO and a New Option on the Market Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 90 or go - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome - Episode 94 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode94/) - Improving Metabolic Health through the Gut: Rich Maurer's HMO Success Story Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 94 or go to podcast player at the - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME – EPISODE 98 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode98/) - Gluten, Lectins, Alcohol and Leaky Gut: Eliminating Gut Disruptors with Vincent Pedre, MD Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 98 or go to podcast player - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome - Episode 97 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode97/) - Liver and Gallbladder Health: From Fatty Liver to Bile with George Nikias, MD Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 97 or go to podcast player - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome - Episode 96 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode96/) - Fiber 101: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Gut Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 96 or go to podcast player at the - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME – EPISODE 102 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode102/) - Colon Cancer: A Deep Dive on Diet, the Microbiome and Colonoscopies Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 102 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME – EPISODE 101 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode101/) - Using Microbes of Elite Athletes to Heal the Gut with Jonathan Scheiman, PhD of FitBiomics Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 101 or go to podcast player at the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing The Gut Microbiome, Episode 104 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode104/) - What Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Can Tell You about Gut Health with Hope Pedraza Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 104 or go to podcast player at the bottom - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing The Gut Microbiome, Episode 106 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode106/) - Nature's Bounty Unleashed: Fermentation's Transformative Potential with Holly Howe Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 106 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Discover the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing The Gut Microbiome, Episode 105 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode105/) - Unraveling the Allergy-Gut Connection: A Journey to Histamine Balance Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 105 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Explore the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 110 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode110/) - Personalized Health: Your DNA's Role in Gut Health, Detoxification and Methylation with Bryce Wylde, DHMHS Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 110 or go to podcast player at the bottom - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 109 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode109/) - From Medication to Elimination: A Colitis Healing Story with Jordan Powers Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 109 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Hear - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing The Gut Microbiome, Episode 108 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode108/) - 6 Gut Health Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 108 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Discover the truth - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing The Gut Microbiome, Episode 107 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode107/) - From Bloating to Eczema: The Gut-Skin Connection Demystified with Loredana Shapson, PharmD Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 107 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 111 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode111/) - Gut Health and Weight Management: Beyond Dieting Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 111 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Explore the connection between the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 113 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode113/) - Finding the Perfect Stool . . . Donor with Michael Harrop of HumanMicrobes.org Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 113 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 112 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode112/) - Gut Health and Weight Management: Beyond Dieting Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 112 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Guest's Links/Links Mentioned in the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 115 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode115/) - The Effect of Stress, Sleep and Food Sensitivities on Gut Barrier Function with Reed Davis, HHP, CNT Explore how lifestyle factors like stress, poor sleep and food sensitivities can start the downward spiral of poor gut barrier function and disintegrating health. Learn about the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition method of testing and coaching to restore health, - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 114 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode114/) - A Deep Dive on Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment Explore the often overlooked diagnosis of hydrogen sulfide SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and its diverse array of symptoms, including food intolerances, inflammation, diarrhea and abdominal pain, shedding light on its association with conditions like IBD, colorectal cancer and Parkinson's Disease. Gain invaluable insights - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 117 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode117/) - Bloating Beyond Dysbiosis: If it’s not SIBO, SIFO or IMO, What Is It? Delve into the many causes of bloating beyond the usual suspects like SIBO, SIFO, and IMO. Explore possible causes such as low stomach acid, enzyme deficiency, bile flow issues, food sensitivities, constipation, hypothyroidism and physical issues, learning about additional symptoms and testing - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 116 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode116/) - Navigating Bloating in Perimenopause: Insights with Lara Frendjian Struggling with bloating during perimenopause? Join nutritionist Lara Frendjian as she shares her journey of battling bloating, weight gain and mood swings in her 40s. Discover Lara's diet and lifestyle focused approach to addressing hormonal imbalances, managing stress, and balancing minerals. Explore her insights on hair tissue - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 120 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode120/) - The Stress-Gut Connection: Finding Solutions with Jenn Trepeck Learn about the intricate relationship between stress, gut health, and overall well-being. Discover practical strategies to manage stress and support gut health. Learn how to detect signs of loss of vagal tone, exercises for stimulating the vagus nerve and insights into how to balance blood sugar without - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 119 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode119/) - SBIs: An Amazing and Versatile New Gut Health Tool with Brian Kaufman, RN Learn about Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin (SBI) Powder, a game-changer in gut health with Brian Kaufman, RN, Vice President of Global Business Development for Proliant Health & Biologicals. By selectively removing gut pathogens without disturbing commensal bacteria, SBIs help in conditions as diverse - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 118 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode118/) - Unlocking the Power of Herbs for Gut and Overall Wellness: A Conversation with Bill Rawls, MD Explore the transformative journey of Bill Rawls, MD, from conventional medicine to holistic practice, driven by personal health challenges, which he solved with herbs. Learn about the contrast between whole plant therapy and pharmaceuticals, how to select quality herbal - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 122 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode122/) - From Mouth to Body: Understanding the Influence of the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Katie Lee Dive into the interconnected world of the oral and gut microbiomes. Learn how oral microbiome testing can identify problematic bacteria and how to control them. Understand the connection of the oral microbiome to overall health, including heart disease, brain function - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 121 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode121/) - Healing Your Gut to Sleep Better with Dr. Damiana Corca Learn about the bidirectional interplay between gut health and insomnia, how to recognize insomnia stemming from gut health issues and how addressing digestive issues can improve insomnia, and vice versa. Discover various natural and holistic approaches to improving sleep quality, including nutrition, acupuncture, supplementation and - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 125 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode125/) - Natural Remedies for Heartburn and GERD Dive into the complexities of heartburn and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), understanding why it may present itself in otherwise healthy, young individuals and the potential complications if left untreated. Discover common causes such as dietary habits and lifestyle factors as well as other culprits that may be causing your - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 124 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode124/) - Detoxify and Thrive: Strategies for Reversing Inflammation and Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases with Dr. Tom O'Bryan Delve into the interconnectedness of inflammation, gut health and autoimmune disease with internationally-recognized speaker and author, Dr. Tom O'Bryan. Uncover the importance of early detection and prevention, lifestyle modifications and personalized detoxification to prevent and reverse autoimmune disease, as - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 127 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode127/) - Healing Chronic Illness through Brain Retraining with Ashok Gupta Are you stuck in your recovery from gut health issues, food sensitivities, ME/CFS, MCS, mold illness, Lyme disease, autoimmune disease or anxiety despite following all the supplement protocols, eating an optimal diet and doing your best with sleep and exercise? Your brain may be stuck in - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 129 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode129/) - Transforming Health Through Mindset: The Power of Stress Management for Gut Health with Brooke Herbert Discover how stress and childhood trauma can impact your gut and overall health, and why to start your gut healing journey by addressing chronic stress through modalities like meditation, breathwork, yoga, therapy, grounding and best case scenario journaling. After five - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Episode 128 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode128/) - The Hidden Impact of Food Additives on Your Gut Microbiome Explore the hidden world of food additives and their effects on your gut and overall health. From the preservatives in processed meats to the artificial sweeteners in your favorite diet drinks, I explore how these common additives could be altering your gut microbiome in ways - [THE PERFECT STOOL: UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING THE GUT MICROBIOME – EPISODE 99 SHOW NOTES](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode99/) - Functional Medicine Tests Demystified Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 99 or go to podcast player at the bottom of this page. Learn about the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 93 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode93/) - Metabolic Endotoxemia: One Root Cause of Many Diseases of Affluence Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. If you're struggling with inflammation, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, autoimmunity, - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 92 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode92/) - Antibiotic Injury and Recovery through FMT: A Long and Winding Road with Nita Jain Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 92 or go to podcast - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 91 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode91/) - IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet with Onikepe Adegbola, MD of Casa de Sante Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 91 or go to podcast - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 89 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode89/) - Tocotrienols: Vitamin E and Fatty Liver, High Cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 89 or go to podcast player at - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 88 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode88/) - Novel Biome’s Treatment of Autism and Gut Issues through FMT Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 88 Research suggests that there is a link between - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 87 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode87/) - ADHD, Diet and the Gut with Dana Kay Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 87 The symptoms of ADHD can be exacerbated by inflammatory foods - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 86 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode86/) - Sleep, IBS and the Neurotransmitters: The Link Between Acetylcholine, D and the B Vitamins Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 86 Maintaining healthy levels of - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 85 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode85/) - Sugar, Inflammation and the Gut Highly addictive, sugar can disconnect us from our ability to feel satiated, encourage the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the gut and cause body-wide inflammation. Learn more about sugar addiction, how best to get off sugar, the sugar detox process, stress and digestion, whether alternative sweeteners are a good idea - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 84 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode84/) - Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth: Everything You need to Know Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), formerly known as methane SIBO or SIBO-C, is when methane-producing archaea are overgrown in the GI tract, causing bloating, gas and constipation. Learn more about IMO and how to test for and treat it, as well as hear about a little known possible - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 83 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode83/) - Recurrent SIBO: Symptoms, Causes, Testing and Treatment Up to two-thirds of patients can have a recurrence of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), the cause of 70-80% of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), within several months. This is what is known as recurrent SIBO. Learn about the root causes of SIBO, how to test for it, treat - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 82 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode82/) - Hormones, the Gut and Autoimmunity Learn about the major hormone systems in the body, and how they interact with the gut, food sensitivities and autoimmune disease with a special focus on cortisol, the thyroid, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and PMS. Learn about the root cause of PMS and how gut issues can impact estrogen detoxification with Kyrin - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 81 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode81/) - Anxiety and the Gut: Evidence-Based Interventions to Calm the Mind There is a direct connection between gut health and mental health. Learn how the food you eat and supplements you take can impact anxiety and calm your mind with Camila Smith, LCSW, DHSc, licensed psychotherapist, anxiety expert and Chief Clinical Officer at bekome, a mental - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 80 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode80/) - Combating GERD: Are PPIs the Answer? Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 80 Around 20% of people in the Western world are afflicted by GERD - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 79 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode79/) - Vitamin Soup: How D and the B's Promote a Healthy, Balanced Gut Microbiome Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 79 If you supplement with vitamin - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 78 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode78/) - Protein and the Gut with David Minkoff, MD Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 78 Sometimes nutritional deficiencies follow gut problems and sometimes they precede - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 77 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectsool-episode77/) - The Organic Acids Test: Focus on Energy, Nutrients and Detoxification Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 77 Learn about how to interpret markers on the - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 76 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode76/) - Energy, Fatigue and the Gut with Ari Whitten Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 76 Could your fatigue have its origins in your gut? Learn - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 75 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode75/) - Getting Unstuck: Constipation with Esther Blum, RD Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 75 Constipated? Hear about lifestyle level interventions you can do by yourself - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 74 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectsool-episode74/) - The Organic Acids Test: Focus on Gut, Oxalate and Mental Health Markers Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 74 Learn about how to interpret markers - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 66 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode66/) - The Connection Between Food Sensitivities, Histamine Intolerance and SIBO with Heidi Turner, RDN Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 66 Unexplained food sensitivities and gut - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 65 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode65/) - How to Succeed at Healing Your Gut Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 65 Why do some people manage to get to the root of - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 64 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode64/) - Candida: Root Causes, Testing and Treatment with Dr. Michael Biamonte Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 64 Dealing with gastrointestinal issues and/or insulin resistance? Hear - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 63 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode63/) - Functional Foods for Improving Gut Health and Metabolism with Chris Damman, MD Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 63 Dealing with gastrointestinal issues and/or insulin - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 62 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode62/) - Understanding and Fixing Diarrhea and Loose Stool Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 62 Having loose stool and wondering if it’s a parasite, stomach flu - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 61 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode61/) - Restoring Your Gut Health, One Breath at a Time Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 61 Hear about Niraj Naik's journey from desperately ill with - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 60 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode60/) - Advocating for a Diagnosis and Natural Treatment: One Mom's Fight to Help Her Son with Crohn's Disease Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 60 If - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 59 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode59/) - Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Cramps and Nausea: Could it be Diverticulitis? Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 59 Diverticular disease is a surprisingly misunderstood, yet very - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding And Healing The Gut Microbiome – Episode 58 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode58/) - Optimizing Your Gut Ecosystem: Butyrate, Enzymes and Betaine HCl Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 58 Steven Wright is a gut health specialist who invested - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding And Healing The Gut Microbiome – Episode 57 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode57/) - Fixing Your Gut, Starting with the Brain Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. Set up an individual, 1-hour consultation here. Listen to Episode 57 Hear from Laura Martin, founder of Healing to Happy, about diet - [The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome – Episode 52 Show Notes](https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/theperfectstool-episode52/) - Peptides, Recurrent SIBO and Parietal Cell Antibodies with Dr. Miles Nichols Set up a free, 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session with Lindsey to discuss your gut health issues and hear about my 5-appointment gut health coaching program. 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