How to heal your gut (with microbiome expert Sarah Greenfield)

PART 2 👉 How to heal your gut (w/ digestion expert Sarah Greenfield) pt.2

Book mentioned: Womancode by Alisa Vitti

Today we are hearing about all the GUT HEALTH SECRETS expert Sarah Greenfield has collected over her career.

She's a registered dietician and self-proclaimed "poop aficionado".

We discuss questions like:

"Are probiotic supplements helpful?"
"Is meat good for your gut health?"
"How can you have the best poops?"

and MORE!

If you're facing gut health issues,
you can take Sarah's Gut Health Archetype Quiz by visiting this link:

If you have any additional questions about intestinal health, the microbiome, IBS, etc... leave a comment below and we might be able to address it in a part 2 video. :)

Hope you enjoy this video and I appreciate you all very much,

x
Robin

[techlitindia]

Key takeaways:

1. Identify your body signals, if you are not into it, then try meditation.

2. Know what makes you stress and try to reduce it. Try to become more positive in life, reduce negativity and stay away from toxic atmosphere.

3. Find what soothes your body, a massage, a sun bath, a shower with lukewarm water with aroma or anything which you like.

4. Go to nature, walk 20 minutes in nature, touch plants and trees, if you like it.

5. Eat complex carbs, fermented foods, try to eat as much as diverse food you can try in a week especially vegetables.

6. Give time to poop, and stay away from distractions like reading and using smartphones. Use Indian toilets, basically the way Indians sit when they poop.

7. Take vitamins test, especially Vitamin D and Vitamin B12

8. Try a food for at least 3 days to check if that suits you, stay away if that food makes you bloated

[annabrodersen]

This is all good stuff but I must point out that Ovulation is NOT what is happening when you get your period - Ovulation should happen 5-14 days AFTER your period - this is not the first time I have heard a female health practitioner say that ovulation happens when you're bleeding and I am bewildered that professionals and women in general believe this.

[ArchistrategeX]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🤖 Introduction to Gut Health Journey
- The speaker introduces the topic of gut health and shares their personal experience of struggling with digestive issues.
01:07 🛡️ The Quest for Gut Health Expertise
- The speaker discusses how they discovered a gut health expert, Sarah Greenfield, and their motivation to interview her.
02:05 💼 Sarah Greenfield's Introduction
- Sarah Greenfield introduces herself, emphasizing her role as a functional medicine dietitian and her passion for helping women heal their bodies.
03:01 🤝 Sarah's Early Journey into Gut Health
- Sarah Greenfield traces her journey into the world of gut health, starting from childhood awareness of healthy eating to her college years and beyond.
04:12 🏃‍♀️ Running Marathons and Health Impact
- The speaker discusses how her health deteriorated during her marathon running and her growing fascination with the connection between poop and health.
05:50 🌱 Transition to Functional Medicine
- Sarah Greenfield shares her transition to functional medicine and how it allowed her to explore health imbalances beyond conventional medicine.
07:14 🔄 Disconnecting from Bodily Signals
- The speaker reflects on a period when they ignored their body's signals, disconnected from their feelings, and prioritized goal achievement.
09:03 💡 Recognizing Health Issues
- The conversation shifts to the moment when individuals recognize their health issues but face dismissal or confusion about what to do next.
11:16 📊 Introduction to Gut Archetypes
- The speaker introduces the concept of gut archetypes and how they categorized clients based on their energetic patterns and health data.
14:01 🎯 Sage Gut Archetype
- Detailed discussion about the Sage Gut archetype, characterized by feeling overwhelmed but ready to invest in self-healing.
16:57 💪 Heroic Gut Archetype
- Explanation of the Heroic Gut archetype, focused on Type A personalities who struggle when they can't solve their health issues themselves.
18:58 🦎 Chameleon Gut Archetype
- Insight into the Chameleon Gut archetype, individuals who adapt to their environment and often get lost or overwhelmed by external influences.
20:08 🧩 Discerning Gut Archetype
- Description of the Discerning Gut archetype, characterized by a dysregulated nervous system and the need for quiet and self-nourishment.
21:46 🥘 The importance of biomarkers and personalized food recommendations.
- Biomarkers and personalized food suggestions vary for different individuals.
- Personalized biomarkers help understand one's body and make informed choices.
- Simplifying complex data for better decision-making in personalized nutrition.
25:12 🌿 Self-care practices for gut health and overall well-being.
- Warm baths with magnesium flakes and epsom salt for relaxation.
- Aromatherapy with essential oils to create a soothing environment.
- Using meditation apps like Insight Timer to gamify mindfulness.
- Balancing masculine and feminine energies for mental health.
- Finding therapeutic activities like makeup and crafting.
27:17 💡 The importance of self-love, connection, and community in gut healing.
- Self-love and self-acceptance play a crucial role in healing.
- Building connections and community support enhance healing outcomes.
- A holistic approach to gut health involves emotional well-being.
33:39 🍽️ Reintroducing foods after an elimination diet and managing food sensitivities.
- Gradual reintroduction of eliminated foods to assess tolerance.
- Rotating foods to avoid overexposure and prevent sensitivities.
- Monitoring symptoms to identify potential triggers.
36:39 🧩 Understanding and addressing leaky gut as a real condition.
- Leaky gut is a real condition with measurable markers.
- Healing leaky gut involves reducing inflammation and identifying triggers.
- A comprehensive approach includes dietary changes, microbiome balance, and nervous system regulation.
41:03 🚺 Managing gut health in relation to the menstrual cycle.
- Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can impact gut function.
- Tracking symptoms and cycle phases can aid in personalized self-care.
- Resources like "The Woman Code" can empower individuals to align with their cycle for better well-being.
43:12 🥩 Personalized dietary choices: Meat consumption and digestion.
- Meat consumption's impact on digestion varies among individuals.
- Personalized diets should consider factors like digestive comfort and environmental concerns.
- Balancing personal preferences with health needs for optimal dietary choices.
43:25 🥩 Is meat good for you?
- Meat can be beneficial for some people due to its high bioavailable protein.
- Vegan diets may not support overall health for everyone, especially if there are genetic imbalances affecting detox and amino acid availability.
45:03 🚽 Tips for a better poop
- Elevate your feet for better bowel movements.
- Create a relaxed environment for toilet time.
- Maintain a healthy microbiome through diverse foods, fermented foods, and good sleep.
49:36 🦠 Are probiotic supplements good for you?
- The effectiveness of probiotic supplements depends on your unique gut microbiome.
- Soil-based probiotics are generally well-tolerated.
- Pay attention to how probiotics make you feel; if they cause discomfort, consider reassessing or seeking support.

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[vellam]

My grandmother was a midwife and healer. She understood energy. She knew that our bodies hold memories and our thoughts can trigger those memories that we hold in our physical bodies.

[santisanti]

I thought I could never quit coffee, but the feeling was amazing once I did. Coffee decreases brain blood flow and, as it is a mild laxative, it leaves you constipated after a while, if you have a sensitive gut. After a month, I had one cup of coffee, and it did nothing for me, I'm not addicted to it anymore, I will treat it as alcohol. I will have it once in a while if I feel like it. The odd thing is I never feel like having it, though I thought I could not live without it.

[stanleykachuik]

Here's my 2bits on this topic. Learn to make anerobic fermented foods. Infuse curcumin at around 85% concentration. Into the plant material while making batches.
I was diagnosed with IBS at 21. At 52 still have a flat stomach. Thanks to figuring out how to stop being in a constant state of inflammation. Through proper bacterial balance of the gut.

[cirelo]

I used to take it personally when my symptoms were dismissed by doctors but I have more sympathy now about how the mainstream doctors really don't know any way to help. I'm sure they would but they don't have the knowledge and tools for a lot of these gut issues and the research is so new and changing!

[HealthyforLife-nqp]

I have a few friends who also have intestinal and stomach problems and they have applied some methods and shown positive improvements in their stomachs and here are some methods I contribute. Picked up from their shares:
1. Use probiotics, the use of probiotics helps reduce irritable bowel symptoms (IBS) and strengthen the immune system
2. Minimize irritating foods such as coffee, alcohol and hot spicy foods
3. Reduce Stress, there are studies and stories surrounding how stress and mood can directly affect the function of the stomach and intestines
4. Some folk remedies you can apply are drinking ginger water, honey or turmeric

[Kate-ndrl]

I really appreciate that she incorporates an approach in working with her clients. This has been missing from western medicine since the beginning. Digestion certainly changes over time and with different circumstances/ places we live/experiences we’re going through etc and I’m glad acknowledged that as well. I had a friend years ago who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia but refused to consider a psychological component to the disease and opted for invasive surgery before pursuing any kind of psychological treatment/therapy. We should be looking at ALL things.

[blessedlife]

Wish you’d just get into the meat and potatoes of it. Wanted to hear about things you can do to manage gut health.

[melvinajessop]

This was a great interview, but please don’t play music in the background it’s distracting

[mommy-conmed]

The piece on self-awareness and emotional healing resonates with other stuff I've been hearing. There is a high proportion of neurons around the gut, so my gut feeling (😊) is that the gut is an emotional center of the body.

[amberlaird]

This was such a fabulous interview. Super relevant to my life, as I’ve been on my own health journey. Feeling physically unwell makes life so much worse. And all the information Sarah gave really resonated with me—insightful, nuanced, and relying on both science and intuition. Thank you so much for this, Robin.

[muscleNPmama]

Mom who had babies, went to grad school, AND started a stressful career that i love all at the same time. Nervous system dysregulation sent my gut screaming into craziness. Its taken years to heal and i picked up some incidental diagnoses along the way but im about 85% better. Its been a long expensive process

[hman]

Awesome interview. I personally believe, that if we all ate optimally for own bodies, got enough sleep and exercised regularly, disease and sickness would be very rare.😊

[christinehoven]

Only 10 min in and this is already so validating I could cry

[emilyl]

omg she is the first person who I’ve felt like she understands and is talking to me, wow. Definitely going to look more into her work and how she can help me

[AndreaAcostas]

I've been dealing with gut issues for a very long time and every time, my symptoms have been dismissed to you need more fiber but I do know I do have IBS and feel blotted all the time. I've also suffer with migraines and feeling low even though I'm always on the go. I also like the fact that she emphasizes that this is about food sensitivity and not food allergies

[aakashrajan]

the thumbnail was VERY misleading, and it succesfully caught my eyes--so good job guys!

[victoriagurenko]

Listened through all the interview expecting at least some valuable information. But mostly (extremely) long story of her life and lots of self-advertisement. Empty general words and not much more. Blah.