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June 19, 2024 66 mins

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This week we are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Elena Ivanina for a deep dive into how to form healthy habits conducive to a thriving gut. She discusses the importance of Gut health, and how we have the ability to tune into our gut and unlock the answers for what bothers it. She describes common culprits in our food that harm the gut, busting myths around supplementation, SSRIs and IBS. 

Throughout the conversation she provides practical strategies for how to heal your gut and listen better to what it's trying to tell you. This is an excellent episode for anyone wanting an in depth framework of optimizing gut nutrition.



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0:00 Intro

2:00 Probiotic Pills vs Fermented Foods 

8:26 Listening to What Your Gut is Telling You

13:53 Growing Food to Feed the Gut

20:21 Common Culprits that Harm the Gut

24:26 Easiest Foods to Digest

31:03 Communities for Supporting Your Gut Health

33:09 SSRIs Impact on the Gut

39:19 Triggers for IBS & FODMAP Foods

45:26 Exercise & Tea for Relieving Bloating

50:36 Misconceptions Around Eggs & Cardiovascular Disease

55:03 Smell of Bowel Movements

58:28 Negative Effects of Supplements

1:00:45 Ways to Improve Mental Health

1:04:16 Conclusion


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Dr. Elena Ivanina is a passionate gastroenterologist who has dedicated her career to improving gut health and wellness. She firmly believes that current healthcare is inadequate and that a holistic approach to gut healing is necessary to address the root cause of gut conditions. Her focus on integrative medicine and natural cures for gut conditions led her to create gut love.


In addition to her extensive education and board certifications, Dr. Ivanina has also completed functional medicine training. This training enables her to address the root cause of gut conditions and develop personalized treatment plans for her patients beyond just treating symptoms.

Dr. Ivanina’s approach to gut healing involves a holistic view of the patient, with food as medicine playing a central role in her treatment plans. She believes that the food we eat can significantly impact our gut health and that dietary changes can be a powerful tool in improving gut conditions.


Website: https://www.gutlove.com/


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