134: Why You Need to Stop Self-Treating Your Gut

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome, so it’s important to know exactly what your needs are before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. In this episode I take a deep dive into problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies, why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing and how to safely treat your gut at home. This episode is teeming with some piping hot early 2020 energy! Originally aired January 2020.

In this episode:

-The 12 Days of Funk’mas Day 8 giveaway details, featuring sponsor Bio-Kult [2:45]

-Upcoming program details (dates are not correct, see resources mentioned for 2021 dates) [8:04]

-Why Erin can’t speak for or against your health practitioner, and why Erin never gives black & white recommendations [12:53]

-The problem with antibiotics [17:49]

-The problem with “natural” herbal antibiotics [19:42]

-Pros and cons of grapefruit seed extract/citrus seed extract [26:29]

-Ins and outs of oregano oil [32:39]

-Why you CANNOT skip the steps if you want to help people nutritionally [39:15]

-My thoughts about different nutrition programs like IIN [40:37]

-The 5R Protocol for gut health, and why it needs a revamp [43:32]

-What is intestinal permeability, aka leaky gut? [1:06:08]

-Where to start for at-home treatment, before seeing a practitioner [1:12:03]

-Testing for leaky gut, wheat & gluten sensitivity [1:15:03]

-When it’s time to do functional labs [1:19:51]

-Stool tests, GI mapping, and why finding a practitioner who knows how to interpret your results is so important [1:22:02]

-Erin's favorite functional labs for the gut [1:29:10]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9

Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Your Hormone Revival (registration opens Jan 11th) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormone

Eat to Achieve (start any time!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/eat-to-achieve

Wheat Zoomer and other functional labs https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults

FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide

Studies:

Aspects of the antimicrobial efficacy of grapefruit seed extract and its relation to preservative substances contained https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10399191

Simultaneous identification and quantification by liquid chromatography of benzethonium chloride, methyl paraben and triclosan in commercial products labeled as grapefruit seed extract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17867553

The effectiveness of processed grapefruit-seed extract as an antibacterial agent: II. Mechanism of action and in vitro toxicity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12165191

Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20030464

Related episodes:

129: How to Eat for True Gut Health https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/7/episode-129-how-to-eat-for-true-gut-health

37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/12/8/episode-37-liver-health-bile-production-amp-intermittent-fasting

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