Navigating the healthcare system: labs & testing

If you have IBS or a digestive disorder, managing symptoms might require avoiding certain foods, but... It’s important to focus on what you’re adding to your diet, not just what you’re taking away. Eliminating foods may provide short-term relief, but relying on this approach can sometimes cause more symptoms in the long run. Listen to today’s episode of The Gut Show to discover how to manage symptoms while supporting your nutrition!    Join the MASTER Method Membership Take the poop personality quiz Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: Instagram: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate TikTok: @erinjudge.rd Website Schedule a consult Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.  My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body.

Trying to stay healthy this holiday season? 🎄 Did you know your gut health plays a role in supporting your immune system? 🦠   While there’s no way to completely avoid getting sick, the latest episode of The Gut Show explores simple steps you can take to strengthen your immune system and feel your best.   It's cold season! [1:16] What is your immune system? [2:30] Major components of the immune system [4:21] What pieces of the immune system are found in the GI tract? [8:31] Leaky gut [10:13] Mast cells [12:21] Do people with IBS have more Mast cells? [14:31] MCAS [15:25] What can you actually do for your immune system? [16:47] What can you avoid? [22:16]   Join the MASTER Method Membership Take the poop personality quiz Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: Instagram: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate TikTok: @erinjudge.rd Website Schedule a consult Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.  My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body.

What happens in your body between meals?     On today’s episode of The Gut Show, we dive into gut motility and the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) — your digestive system’s built-in “housekeeper” that kicks in between meals to keep things moving!   Tune in to learn how meal timing can make a real difference for your gut health and digestion!   Join the MASTER Method Membership Take the poop personality quiz Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate TikTok: @erinjudge.rd Website Schedule a consult   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.    My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body.

Ginger is one of my favorite ingredients for a gut-healthy diet, especially for managing IBS!   In this episode of The Gut Show, I’ll share how I incorporate ginger into my diet and give you some easy ideas for adding ginger to your meals.   Covered in this episode: Is ginger a superfood? [1:30] Bioactive compounds [3:06] Why is ginger recommended for digestion?  [6:55] Nausea [12:07] Digestion friendly [15:20] What is the harm in adding ginger? [16:22] Ways to add ginger [18:16]   Join the MASTER Method Membership Take the poop personality quiz   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate TikTok: @erinjudge.rd Website Schedule a consult   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.    My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body.

Think you're chewing your food enough? Most people don’t!   Why does it matter, and what are the signs you might be skimping on chewing?   In this episode of The Gut Show, we’ll explore why chewing matters, how to know if you’re not doing it enough, and easy ways to improve.   Covered in this episode: This topic is one of my most viral videos [1:27] What is chewing and why is it important? [3:20] Signs you aren’t chewing enough [4:36] How much should you be chewing? [14:12]   Join the MASTER Method Membership   Take the poop personality quiz   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate TikTok: @erinjudge.rd   www.gutivate.com   Schedule a consult   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.    My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body.

Not sure if you might have IBS or want to understand the tests that can help diagnose it? Listen to this episode of The Gut Show, where Gutivate RD Natalie joins me to discuss lab work, common tests, and how to talk to your doctor if you’d like to explore additional testing options. Covered in this episode: Gutivate RD Natalie is our guest today! [1:18] Lack of testing for IBS [7:38] Red flags that could mean you may need more tests [11:13] How to talk to your doctor about getting more testing  [13:12] Common tests done for IBS [16:18] What about tests for constipation? [18:50] SIBO [20:51] IBS Smart test [22:39] Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd https://www.instagram.com/gutivate Schedule a consult call: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall  Free course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a

Does it seem like garlic and onion are in everything, forcing you to choose between removing them and having bland food, or keeping them and experiencing IBS symptoms?   Tune into this episode of The Gut Show to talk about why it's so hard to replace these 2 ingredients, my favorite garlic and onion free products, and tips for eating at home and dining out.   Covered in this episode:   Replacement ideas to try [8:45] Why is it so hard to replace garlic and onion? [9:53] What about when you’re eating out? [10:56] Modifying meals at home [11:54] How can I get rid of my IBS symptoms right now? [12:27] Infused oils [13:46] Flavor replacer [16:36] Spices and herbs [18:55] IBS friendly brands [19:39] Low FODMAP recipes [22:31] Using enzymes [24:47] Is it bad to rely on these products? [27:38]   What are FODMAPs?   Join the MASTER Method Membership    Take the poop personality quiz   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.    FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course    Track your symptoms & understand your body better! My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body.

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. While some things are out of our control, I hope to offer a fresh perspective that could help bring relief from your IBS symptoms.   Covered in this episode: Often we know this but don’t address it [1:45] The benefit of talking about this again [3:09] Gut brain connection[4:41] Symptoms from stress [8:29] Visceral hypersensitivity [11:55] Increased tension [13:59] Instead of focusing on this [16:25] Stress overload [20:31] Stressors [22:17] How to expand your capacity [25:24] Long term [28:52] Supportive habits [31:27]   Mentioned in this episode:  Join the Master Method Membership    Need help with IBS or another digestive disorder? Schedule a consult IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate   FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course        

Are you someone who spends a lot of time on the toilet? If so, do you know what this can do to your body?    Let’s talk about why you might be spending so much time in the bathroom, the consequences of this, and some alternatives to try instead.    Covered in this episode: The point of this episode [2:10]  The goal of sitting on the toilet [3:22] Pelvic floor [3:56]  Aren’t muscles supposed to stretch? [5:39] But that’s my alone time! [8:08] Other options if you need a break [12:41] But I’m constipated [13:53] But I have diarrhea [17:42]   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership  

Today, we're tackling one of the questions we get asked the most...   You've probably come across ads or seen influencers promoting food sensitivity tests—but do they really work?   Catch today’s episode of The Gut Show with Gutivate RD @jessiehoffman_phd to find out what you should consider before ordering a test!   Covered in this episode: Gutivate RD Jessie [1:23] One of my most asked questions [5:28] What is a food allergy [7:40] Food intolerance and sensitivity [8:54] The marketing of food sensitivity tests[12:00] Can you test for enzyme deficiencies [13:53] Food sensitivity tests [16:00] Do you need a practitioner to review your test? [18:00] Is there any harm in taking a food sensitivity test? [22:18] The benefit of support [30:50] As dietitians, our goal is [31:45] If you’ve already taken a food sensitivity test [35:15] Just because science doesn’t support something [40:10]   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership   What are FODMAPS?   The low FODMAP diet should NOT be the first thing you do for IBS   Low FODMAP recipes   Follow Gutivate RD Jessie on Instagram