171: Biofilms - Are They The Reason You’re Not Healing? How To Break Them Up! | BOK

What is the main cause of inflammation and chronic disease? I’m joined by Dr. Richard Jacoby who is one of the country's leading peripheral nerve surgeons and specializes in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. In todays’ episode we discuss the causes of inflammation, diabetes, cholesterol, and the lies we’ve been told about sugar. Topics Discussed: Glue = Glucose Arsenic found in HFCS Is brown rice syrup better than HFCS? Sugar in baby formula Regulations for baby formula Neuropathy Why sugar is more addictive than drugs Diabetes and the main cause If cholesterol is really bad for us? His opinion on fruit sugar and if it’s really better than refined Artificial sweeteners The best diet to help reverse diseases  Sponsored By: ARMRA For a discount use code DIGEST at tryarmra.com  Pique Tea piquelife.com/digest for up to 15% OFF and freebies Bite For 20% off, use code DIGEST at trybite.com/digest  Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

Eggshells hold an array of benefits for anyone and everyone. It's also one of the cheapest ways to get vitamins and minerals that are bioavailable. Today I'm sharing about egg shell powder supplements you can buy, the right ones, as well as ways to prepare them at home....and of course, WHY you want to start incorporating them into your diet.  As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Branch Basics For 15% off starter kits, use code LILSIPPER at branchbasics.com/lilsipper CBDistillery  25% off code: DIGEST at https://www.thecbdistillery.com/ Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

CAN EATING CLAY HELP A GUT FLAIR? Today I’m joined by Jordan Rubin who beat cancer and overcame one of the worst cases of Crohn's disease naturally, and now shares his story and how you can heal too! Topics Covered: Foods to avoid and consume if you’re in a gut flair Healing foods for cancer Foods to avoid if you have cancer How DEAD probiotics help the gut What pre-biotics you SHOULD avoid Specific fruits to help IBS Are sprouts better than veggies? Fermented dairy for healing Why kefir is NOT always good for you Eating clay How fear and faith play a role in healing How intermittent fasting helps IBS As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Bite For 20% off, use code DIGEST at trybite.com/digest Equip Foods Code DIGEST gets you 20% off at Equipfoods.com/digest CBDistillery  25% off code: DIGEST https://www.thecbdistillery.com/ Seed Go to seed.com/digest and use code 25digest for 25% off Connect with Jordan Rubin: The Maker’s Diet To Hell with Cancer (YouTube video) Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

THINNING HAIR? CONSTIPATION? PUFFY PACE? These are just a few of many common symptoms of low iodine levels in the body and today we are talking about them all and some ways to help fix low iodine levels in the body through food and natural resources. We also cover how to test for it. Topics covered: Signs & symptoms of low iodine in the body Why we need iodine Who’s at risk How to test for iodine deficiency Foods containing iodine Supplements Seaweed Extract Mentioned Whole Food Iodine As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Fatty15 For 15% off the starter kit go to fatty15.com/digest LMNT Get 8 FREE packs drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

CAN CARNIVORE DIETS SOLVE EVERY ISSUE? Whether that's obesity, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, ance, brain fog, metabolic disorders, and so many other ailments people are suffering with today. That's what we're talking about in today's episode with Judy Cho, who was once plant based for 12 years but after needing to cure her relationship with food from an eating disorder and several other health issues decided to go all in on meat and has truly transformed her life and is now working with patients to help transform theirs as well.  Topics Discussed: Basics of Carnivore diets Foods allowed / not allowed on the diet How a carnivore diet can assist in eating disorders, mental illness, and hormonal issues Why we need cholesterol Why we need fat The science of why carnivore diets reduce inflammation 40% of our children are anemic How kids can eat carnivore Tips to help kids eat more meat Reducing Acne Less fiber is better Are there any long term side effects from going carnivore? Ways to gradually incorporate non-carnivore foods back into your diet Iodine - why we need it and why not all iodine is safe Overcoming the fear of not healing Sponsored By: ARMRA For a discount use code DIGEST at tryarmra.com Pique Tea piquelife.com/digest for up to 15% OFF and freebies Equip Foods Code DIGEST gets you 20% off at Equipfoods.com/digest Branch Basics For 15% off starter kits, use code LILSIPPER at branchbasics.com/lilsipper Connect with Judy Website Instagram The Carnivore Cure Book Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey

Part 2 of 2 in today’s BOK - What are the best foods to store that are still healthy? Tips on how to choose the right items even if they are the same foods. How to store produce to last the longest (UNREFRIGERATED!). + The best water filter, mineral drops to add back into your water, and so much more! Show Links: Water Filter I Use Mineral Drops Sponsored By: Seed Go to seed.com/digest and use code 25digest for 25% off Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.

Switching from vegan to vegetarian, Mollie Engelhart is the owner of two regenerative farms, SAGE kitchen, mother of 5, and a board member of Kiss the Ground, and she joins the conversation to all things organic produce, regenerative farming, what has happened over decades, convenience foods, fertility, and so much more!  Topics discussed: Chemicals being sprayed on Organic produce Organic regulations Why poop and pee is good for our food Regenerative farming Fertility rates Switching from vegan to vegetarian Effects of births from the diet the mother has CA vs TX laws and regulations Ultra processed foods vs processed foods Advice for those living in the city to still eat farm to table SAGE kitchen is changing! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: CBDistillery  Get 25% off code: DIGEST Bite For 20% off, use code DIGEST at trybite.com/digest  Nuzest Go to nuzest-usa.com/bethanyspantry  Connect with Mollie: Instagram YouTube SAGE kitchen Sovereignty Ranch Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey

Part 1 of 2 in today’s BOK - What are the best foods to store that are still healthy? Tips on how to choose the right items even if they are the same foods. How to store produce to last the longest (UNREFRIGERATED!). + The best water filter, mineral drops to add back into your water, and so much more! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: CBDistillery  Get 25% off with code: DIGEST Nuzest Go to nuzest-usa.com/bethanyspantry Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

CARNIVORE vs ANIMAL BASED…why Paul Saladino switched and the benefits he’s seen. This is just one of many topics we cover in today’s episode as I’m joined by Dr. Paul Saladino who is very well known across all social media platforms as the animal based diet guru. Paul once only ate meat for an entire year, then switched his diet to what he follows now which includes fruits, fruit juice, honey, dairy, and even some starches. We talk about why he made the switch and what even got him into health and wellness to begin with in the first place. You may or may not know of Paul’s health issues prior, but he shares about that in today’s episode along with tips for those looking to go animal based on a budget, benefits one can see going animal based, the best foods to eat for fertility, how saunas could be hindering you and your partner from conceiving, is there such a thing as eating too much meat and developing high acidity in your body, and there’s even something called a “meat allergy” and what we should look for if we have it. We also dive into hidden plastics in consumables that we may never have even thought of like the paper the butcher uses to wrap our meat in, vacuumed sealed meat, and even dust in our homes. Everything from intermittent fasting to ways on how to prepare foods the right way to eliminate all variables in getting an upset tummy, Paul and I could have talked for another hour at least! This was such a fun conversation and Paul is truly a real, down to earth human being and I think as you listen, you will truly see his authentic, genuine, kind self come through….  Topics Discussed: Followers Q+A Does Paul eat Chicken, yogurt, and anything out of a can? Carnivore diet vs animal based diet Why Paul switched from carnivore to animal based Improvements one can see on a carnivore / animal based diet Tips on eating meat after going vegan 10+ years Tips on how to enjoy eating liver Intermittent fasting Grounding Fruit juice controversy Fructose vs glucose  Ways to digest meat if you’re struggling Fertility (for men and women) Do saunas cause infertility in men? Best carbs for an animal based diet Rice, potatoes, and tomatoes Gut supporting foods Why is raw dairy banned? Unexpected consumables containing plastics and how to avoid them Dust in your home Protein allergy? Causes + how to determine that Can you eat too much meat? How to deal with haters Tips on eating animal based on a budget As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Equip Foods Code DIGEST gets you 20% off at Equipfoods.com/digest Pique Tea Go to piquelife.com/digest for up to 15% OFF and freebies Branch Basics For 15% off starter kits, use code LILSIPPER at branchbasics.com/lilsipper LMNT Get 8 FREE packs drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Connect with Paul Instagram YouTube Website Lineage Provisions Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey

Ever hear of biofilms? These could be the reason you are not fully healing and could be the missing link to your healing journey! We are talking all about biofilms today, what they are, how they hinder our health, and natural ways to disrupt them. As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: Seed Go to seed.com/digest and use code 25digest for 25% off Bite For 20% off, use code DIGEST at trybite.com/digest Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey