In this episode, we unpack the gut-brain connection and the link between leaky gut and mood disorders. Key topics addressed:What is the gut-brain connection (we get scientific, but hang with us!)Affect of gluten for those that are gluten-sensitive/allergy vs Celiac DiseaseGut and mood disordersHow stress damages our gut floraDepression and the impact of medications on the gutIBS linked to anxietyExercise to improve moodUnderstanding body homeostasisStress relieving techniques importance of sleep on gut health and mood disordershow to create a sleep routine and MORE!Contact Information:Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan TrachmanWebsite: www.susanbtrachmanmd.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-b-trachman-md-1b8a7342IG: @susanbtrachmanmdHost: Lauren McCarthy, MS, RD, LDIG: @laurenelizabeth.rd | @thegutvibes.podcastWebsite: https://le-nutrition.com

In this episode, we discuss gut dysbiosis, functions of gut microbiota, dysbiosis-associated conditions, factors contributing to dysbiosis, a focus on diet and the impact on the gut microbiome (low-fiber, high fat; Mediterranean diet and plant-based foods), benefits of probiotics and prebiotics with food sources, and then digging into the 5R gut healing protocol: Remove - Replace - Reinoculate - Repair - Rebalance.Full episode informationComing soon to link above (FREE nutrition downloads)Email: hello@thegutvibespodcast.comwebsite: https://www.le-nutrition.comInstagram: theGUTVibespodcast 

Understanding another layer of the DIGIN model to potential root causes of chronic disease- intestinal permeability. This episode discusses:gut barrier functionfactors that influence intestinal permeability that may lead to chronic inflammation and disease - IBD, leaky gut, and morecurrent assessment and testing techniques, including specific biomarkershow we can regulate the gut barrier with diet, prebiotics, and probioticsproposed dietary factors/interventions to support the gut barrier References:Camilleri M. (2019). Leaky gut: mechanisms, measurement and clinical implications in humans. Gut, 68(8), 1516–1526. https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2019-318427Yu, S., Sun, Y., Shao, X., Zhou, Y., Yu, Y., Kuai, X., & Zhou, C. (2022). Leaky Gut in IBD: Intestinal Barrier-Gut Microbiota Interaction. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 32(7), 825–834. https://doi.org/10.4014/jmb.2203.03022Schoultz, I., & Keita, Å. V. (2020). The Intestinal Barrier and Current Techniques for the Assessment of Gut Permeability. Cells, 9(8), 1909. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9081909Bischoff, S. C., Barbara, G., Buurman, W., Ockhuizen, T., Schulzke, J. D., Serino, M., Tilg, H., Watson, A., & Wells, J. M. (2014). Intestinal permeability--a new target for disease prevention and therapy. BMC gastroenterology, 14, 189. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-014-0189-7

This episode is an overview of how integrative practitioners and dietitians utilize the nutrition-focused physical exam and the IFMNT radial to DIG DEEP and look at potential underlying causes of gut imbalances and chronic disease.This episode covers:STAIN model: stress, toxins, adverse food reactions, infections, and nutritional imbalancesDIGIN model  (5 primary categories of GUT imbalances), focusing this episode on "digestion/absorption" to explore motility, gastric acid, pancreatic enzymes, and bile saltsnutritional takeawaysContact information:email: hello@thegutvibespodcast.comIG: @thegutvibes.podcastApps referenced: MyFitnessPal, LoseIt, Cronometer, BaritasticEpisode References:Dasarathy, S., Mookerjee, R. P., Rackayova, V., Rangroo Thrane, V., Vairappan, B., Ott, P., & Rose, C. F. (2016). Ammonia toxicity: From head to toe? Metabolic Brain Disease, 32(2), 529–538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11011-016-9938-3Delcour, J. A., Aman, P., Courtin, C. M., Hamaker, B. R., & Verbeke, K. (2016). Prebiotics, fermentable dietary fiber, and health claims. Advances in Nutrition, 7(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.3945/an.115.010546Eswaran S, Muir J, Chey WD. Fiber and functional gastrointestinal disorders. The American journal of gastroenterology 2013;108(5):718-27. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2013.63.Fry, M. R. (2021). The Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam. In Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition therapy: Principles and practices (pp. 637–694). essay, HUMANA.Goldberg, T., Cai, W., Peppa, M., Dardaine, V., Baliga, B. S., Uribarri, J., & Vlassara, H. (2004). Advanced glycoxidation end products in commonly consumed foods. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 104(8), 1287–1291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2004.05.214McCarthy, L. (2022, January 7). Food allergies + intolerances. LE-Nutrition. Retrieved September 25, 2022, from https://le-nutrition.com/food-allergies-intolerances/Noland, D., & Raj, S. (2019). Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2019 standards of Practice and standards of professional performance for registered dietitian nutritionists (competent, proficient, and expert) in nutrition in integrative and functional medicine. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.02.010Sekirov I, Russell SL, Antunes LC, Finlay BB. Gut microbiota in health and disease. Physiological reviews 2010;90(3):859-904. doi: 10.1152/physrev.00045.2009.Swift, K. M., Noland, D., & Redmond, E. (2018). The Radial: integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy. Retrieved September 22, 2022, from https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/THEACADEMY/aeefc8de-404e-42fe-9dcc-9ddc8d5bf41a/UploadedImages/DIFM/Documents/Radial-2018-w-copyright.pdfUribarri, J., Cai, W., Peppa, M., Goodman, S., Ferrucci, L., Striker, G., & Vlassara, H. (2007). Circulating glycotoxins and dietary advanced glycation endproducts: Two links to inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and aging. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 62(4), 427–433. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/62.4.427Wassenaar, T. M., & Zimmermann, K. (2018). Lipopolysaccharides in food, food supplements, and probiotics: Should we be worried? European Journal of Microbiology and Immunology, 8(3), 63–69. https://doi.org/10.1556/1886.2018.00017

Welcome to the launch of the GUT Vibes Podcast. This  episode introduces your host, Lauren McCarthy, and gives a brief overview of gut health:key digestive processescommon GI disorders/conditionscommon signs and symptoms related to gut imbalanceskey takeaways to begin taking control of your gut healthplans for future episodesContact information:hello@thegutvibespodcastIG: @thegutvibes.podcastReferences for this episodeAlmario, C. V., Ballal, M. L., Chey, W. D., Nordstrom, C., Khanna, D., & Spiegel, B. M. R. (2018, November). Burden of gastrointestinal symptoms in the United States: Results of a nationally representative survey of over 71,000 Americans. The American journal of gastroenterology. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6453579/Gastrointestinal diseases: Symptoms, treatment & causes. Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7040-gastrointestinal-diseasesGibson PR, Shepherd SJ. Evidence-based dietary management of functional gastrointestinal symptoms: The FODMAP approach. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Feb;25(2):252-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.06149.x. PMID: 20136989.Silverthorn, D. U., & Johnson, B. R. (2012). Chapter 21 The Digestive System. In Human physiology: An integrated approach (7th ed., pp. 654–690). essay, Pearson Education.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Digestive diseases statistics for the United States. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/digestive-diseases