Persistent Fatigue's Connection to Toxic Mold

Sometimes IBD and IBS get rolled up into one explanation, but the truth is that while IBS can be caused by inflammatory bowel disease, they are wildly different diagnoses. Andrea (@dreeats) talks to Dr. Ilana Gurevich, a licensed acupuncturist and a naturopathic physician, about her struggle with Crohn's, what she sees most commonly in her practice, and how to marry conventional and functional medicine to achieve the best results for remission. Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

It can be frustrating when you feel like you’re “doing everything right” and still not improving.  On this episode, Dr. Ami Kapadia joins Andrea to talk about persistent yeast overgrowth when all obvious factors have been ruled out. Andrea and Dr. Kapadia discuss why stool testing isn't a good depiction of yeast/Candida overgrowth, how Dr. Kapadia tests for yeast in her practice, and what steps she takes to get someone on the path to healing. To sign up for Dr. Kapadia's newsletter, head to https://www.amikapadia.com/. Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Typically, we don’t think about picking up the waste byproducts of another species and using them to our advantage. But when it comes to short chain fatty acids - the metabolites of byproducts of our microbes - there’s actually a lot we humans benefit from. On this episode, Stephen Fleming, president of Traverse Science, talks to Andrea about what short-chain fatty acids are, what they do, what they mean in the body, and where we can find them. Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Your musty basement. That rainstorm where you forgot to roll up the windows on your car. That persistent fatigue that you can’t kick no matter how many hours you spend under the covers. Turns out, toxic mold is a big problem.   In fact, our guest, Dr. Ann Shippy, calls toxic mold exposure an epidemic. On this re-aired episode, we dig into how toxic mold and environmental exposure to chemicals such as glyphosate are disturbing our guts and causing chronic disease. Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

When we talk about food that are good for the gut, the conversation often revolves around fiber and probiotics. But the world of health- and gut-supportive foods goes far, far beyond those two categories. On this episode, Meghan Telpner talks to Andrea about two very surprising recipes that can help you heal: a decadent chocolate treat and crackers you can make at home.  To learn more and sign up for Meghan's course, check out the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

On this Straight From The Gut episode, Andrea Wien (@dreeats) and Afif Ghannoum (@biohmhealth) dream up a new microbiome-related app, discuss the aura of your microbiome, talk about a study using AIDS to cure baby bubble disease, and much, much more. Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Leave Us A Rating And Review! Dealing with bloating, gas, belching, pain or nausea? These are common symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, also called SIBO. And they’re symptoms that our guest, Phoebe Lapine, knows all too well.  Andrea and Phoebe set the stage on what SIBO is, Phoebe’s 10 “not so fun facts,” SIBO risk factors and so much more. If you’re dealing with any random, unexplained symptoms that you just can’t figure out, this episode could shed some light on the issue. The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Save 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Leave Us A Rating And Review! When estrogen is in balance, it creates harmony in the body. When it's out of balance, however, it can contribute to everything from PMS to cancer, endometriosis to infertility, mood, heart disease, heavy periods, and so much more.  This mini-episode features nutritional therapy practitioner Andrea Wien and Emily Sadri, founder of Holistic Women’s Cleveland (@holisticwomenscle) and certified nurse midwife, talking about what estrogen is, why Emily sees this excess of estrogen in her practice, and the importance of the microbiome in keeping estrogen in check.   The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Leave Us A Rating And Review! In today’s episode, Andrea Wien and Afif Ghannoum are joined by Dr. Roxanna Namavar to talk about infusions, including her use of IV ketamine for depression. The trio talk about how the body deals with these high levels of vitamins, ketamine its risks, and its place in treating different disorders and how quickly a patient can expect to see results with infusions.  The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Leave Us A Rating And Review! Can regular people use yoga to improve their gut health with just a moment or two of practice each day?  Eddie Stern says yes. Eddie is a NYC-based yoga teacher, author and lecturer whose clients have included Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike D, Lou Reed, and many more. On this episode, Eddie and Andrea discuss what yoga is (it’s not just poses!), the easiest entry point into yoga and how you might expect your gut to improve with a regular practice.  They also discuss Eddie’s belief that long-term, life-changing practices start with teeny, incremental daily steps, and he introduces us to a way that nearly guarantees success in starting a yoga and mindfulness practice.  The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.