In this episode of Zebra Talks, Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Lisa Sherman, a licensed acupuncturist with expertise in functional medicine and molecular biology, to discuss digestive issues among people with hypermobility syndromes.

They delve into the prevalence of gastrointestinal problems like dysmotility, microbial dysbiosis, and structural droopiness that hypermobile individuals often face. Lisa offers insights on contributing factors such as the autonomic nervous system and mast cell activation, and shares practical advice for lifestyle changes, nutritional strategies, and supplements that can help manage these conditions. The episode highlights the importance of mindful eating, movement practices, and vagus nerve activation for improving gut health in hypermobile individuals.

 

Highlights of this episode include:

00:35 Meet Lisa Sherman: Expert on Bendy Bellies01:39 Understanding Digestive Issues in Hypermobile People02:56 Prevalence and Impact of GI Issues04:00 Common GI Conditions in the Bendy Population07:03 Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDS)08:54 The Role of the Nervous System in Digestion11:14 Hypermobile Gut and Hypomotility18:19 Testing and Treating Gut Motility Issues28:54 The Bendy, Itchy, and Dizzy Trifecta37:57 Understanding Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders39:24 Practical Tips for Gut Health43:44 The Importance of Protein and Collagen49:15 Navigating Histamine and FODMAPs56:47 Supplements and Prokinetics01:04:15 Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Lifestyle Changes01:08:53 Research and Future Directions01:10:25 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Releasedatum: 24-6-2024 11:00:00