Love Your Gut Ep. 50: The surprising cause of your persistent bloat and how to banish it
Oct 31, 2023
Dr. Norella Jacoby, clinician and SIBO Doctor Podcast host, chats with Dr. Heather Finley, gut health expert. They explore surprising causes of persistent bloating and discuss motility, SIBO links, meal hygiene, triggers like FODMAPs and sugar alcohols. Practical flare tools, enzymes, binders, and lifestyle fixes round out the conversation.
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Heather's Personal Gut Journey
- Dr. Heather Finley grew up with lifelong digestive issues and tried many diets and treatments without success.
- Her doctorate opened a systems view linking stress, grief, and whole-body factors to finally resolve her symptoms.
Calm The Mind Before Eating
- Reduce stress and fear of food before meals with breathing, prayer, or a brief ritual to enter 'rest and digest' mode.
- Calming the nervous system improves digestive signaling and can reduce bloating.
Soften Foods During Flares
- Prefer well-cooked, softened foods (mashed, soups, smoothies) during flares instead of large raw salads or big plates of crucifers.
- Change food form to reduce digestive workload and ease bloating.
