The Perfect Stool Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome
Lindsey ParsonsAre you struggling to restore your gut to perfect health? Hear host Lindsey Parsons interview functional and integrative medicine professionals, patients and scientists about the gut microbiome, the current state of research and how they approach treating IBS, IBD, candida, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, gastritis, SIBO and other digestive issues. Hear patients talk about their experiences with fec... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessAlternative HealthMedicine | |||
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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... more
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, discus... more
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 a... more
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 ... more
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Speaks way to fast for anyone to relax and listen it’s like being on train
Apple Podcasts1Joannemarieclare
United Kingdoma year ago This podcast is an introduction to learning and researching better health. I am becoming a better steward for my well-being. Thank you for making the complexity of the human body understandable.
Audible5LCE
United Statesa year ago- Education is empowering
This podcast is an introduction to learning and researching better health. I am becoming a better steward for my well-being. Thank you for making the complexity of the human body understandable.
Audible5LCEUnited Statesa year ago - Healing Truth!
Loved episode 129! Learned so much from Brooke and have tangible steps to heal. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5a6482hUnited States2 years ago - Love this podcast
Lindsey is so knowledgeable on gut issues, having personal experience of her own, as well as working with patients and having countless amazing knowledge guests on. I’ve learned so much, especially about FMT, amongst other things form listening to this podcast. If you are dealing with gut issues you should reach out or at a minimum get a stool and organic acid test to try and see what’s going on!
Apple Podcasts5Spencer_Steele91United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #202 | United States/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health |
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A detailed, science-forward exploration of gut health, the microbiome, and related therapies led by a seasoned host who discusses IBS, IBD, SIBO, mucosal health, and emerging treatments like FMT, HMOs, and mineral-based approaches. Episodes blend clinical insights from physicians, researchers, and practitioners with patient stories and practical frameworks for addressing root causes, often challenging conventional labels and emphasizing environmental, hormonal, and nutritional factors. The show tends to feature guests who bridge conventional medicine and functional/integrative approaches, making it especially relevant for professionals seeking evidence-informed perspectives or potential collaboration in gut-health initiatives. Noteworthy is... more
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2. Amy Hollenkamp
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