THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

I recently had a friend of mine tell me that she had bought a product to detox heavy metals in her body.Our conversation reminded me of the importance of an episode on heavy metals and things to know BEFORE detoxing them!So, WHO needs a heavy metal detox?Everyone!Prior to jumping into a heavy metal detox, this episode is here to inform you of the caveats and prerequisites to detoxing metals from the body.Specific people who may be carrying heavy metals include those who have:Taken any form of hormonal or copper birth controlPill, IUD, etc.Mothers who were on the pill or hormonal/copper birth control prior to your conceptionHad gallbladder removedUsed deodorant with aluminum in itEaten food that has been cooked in, or stored in aluminum foilDrank/still drink unfiltered water (this includes Brita filter users - we’ll get into why)Used plastic to store foodChronically low calcium or potassiumThis episode is highly informative on metals, and it is my hope that you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it! Remember to give it time and be gentle.Healing is a journey, not an event!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:C. Diff - 41// Do you have anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Here's one reason to check your gut.Low FODMAP - 02 // Why the Low FODMAP Diet Isn't Healing Your GutElimination Diet - 50// Why the Elimination Diet Isn't Healing Your GutStop trying so hard - 51// How to Stop the Cycle of Trying Harder In Your HealthOther links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/52. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Have you ever said this to yourself or to a friend?“Despite all my efforts, I feel worse and worse.”I’m doing “all the right things,” and no matter what - I don’t feel betterBefore all this - exercise and being intentional with my diet made me feel better. Now - it has NO impact or makes me feel worse.If so, you are like many of my clients. These are things that I REGULARLY hear when I start working with my clients. Once you get sick enough, there seems to be no correlation between effort and results. Yet - we’re tempted to either work even harder in our health or just give up completely (because hey, it’s not helping anyways).However, It is EXACTLY this lack of correlation between effort and results that is a major sign that you may be working against yourself. There IS a better way. You actually are allowed to give up things to go up in health!On today’s episode, I’m going to be describing exactly how and WHY simplifying life can actually make you feel and become healthier.Other episodes mentioned in this episode:How to Find a GOOD Practitioner - 36// How to Choose The Best Chiropractor with Dr. Zach Simkins and Dr. Tygue ArvidsonOther links from the show:But You Don’t Look Sick: Spoon TheoryThe Five Love LanguagesSchedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonLeave a Rating and Review because you love us!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/51. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Have you been put on an elimination diet?Are you eating a reduced number of foods doing the low FODMAP diet, low histamine diet, elemental diet (SIBO), or some other elimination diet?Are you unable to reintroduce foods (no matter how long you’ve been on your diet) without your symptoms flaring up?Do you feel your symptoms flare up even when you’re being strict with your diet?If you answered yes to any of the above questions, tune in!Elimination diets like the Low FODMAP diet, Low Histamine diet, Elemental diet (SIBO), and others are designed to reduce symptoms, but there are deeper factors you may need to look at.We’re going to discuss WHY your elimination diet isn’t working, and what you can look into next to bring real, deep healing to your gut and your body!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Zinc - Ep. 40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of ZincOther links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonDirty Genes, by Dr. Ben LynchThe Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Molecules of emotion, by Candace B. Pert Ph.D.Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/50. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Are you taking supplements, and you feel like they’re not working? Have you jumped from one supplement to another, wondering if you’ll start to feel better if you just get the right brand or the right herb that you haven’t tried yet? Have you been recommended by your doctor to take supplements (such as calcium, B12, iron, or Vitamin D due to being low)? Yet your numbers are barely budging and you don’t feel any different? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, today’s episode is for YOU! Let’s go over 9 reasons why your supplements aren’t working, and give you an idea of what you can look into next to make sure that the time, energy, and money you’re putting into supplements is, in fact, worth it. Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Are you Shoulding Yourself? - Ep. 38// 4 Reasons Saying "I Should" Is Keeping You SickWhy probiotics aren’t working - Ep. 03 // Why Probiotics Aren't Healing Your GutOther links from the show:Work With Me - Schedule Your 30 Minute Complimentary Consultation with AllisonLeave a Rating and Review because you love us!Bill Rawls Healing Chronic Lyme Naturally, The WellBe PodcastDirty Genes, by Dr. Ben LynchBoundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John TownsendThe Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Molecules of emotion, by Candace B. Pert Ph.D.Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/49.Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

My client Addy was a diligent college student just trying to make it through her classes. Only thing was - she also was dealing with daily bloating, constipation, gas, and fatigue that no diet change or yoga could fix. What was she dealing with? Join us on the podcast to hear what Addy learned was going on in her body, and what she did to quit constipation and find energy, confidence, and freedom again!Links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/45. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

We just concluded a series of episodes on ways the gut is connected to other parts of the body: the Gut-Skin, Gut-Breath, and Gut-Sinus connections.In honor of the Gut-Sinus connection, I wanted to bring in an EXPERT in the orofacial complex: Madison Scott, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist!Myofunctional therapy is a treatment that examines how the tongue and oral muscles move and function, utilizing exercises to improve muscle tone and therapies to change habits.You may be benefit from this therapy if you experience:Mouth breathingHeadachesNeck painGERDTMJ painThumb sucking, nail-biting, or other habitsIssues with tongue postureSleep Apnea and/or SnoringTongue tieIf this sounds like you (or one of your kiddos) tune in to learn about the importance of a healthy orofacial complex and what you can do to bring it back into harmony!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 46// The Gut-Breath Connection: How asthma, heart palpitations, constipation, IBS, and acid reflux are ALL connected47// The Gut-Sinus Connection: How Sinusitis, Seasonal Allergies, and Chronic Post-Nasal Drip May Be Connected to Your GutConnect with Madison and Dexter Dental Studio:Website: Myofunctional Therapy - Dexter Dental StudioFacebook: Dexter Dental StudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dexterdentalstudio/For a free 15 Minute Chat for anyone in the Ann Arbor area, email Madison at madison@dexterdentalstudio.comBooks and Resources to check out relevant to Myofunctional Therapy:Breath, by James NestorOxygen Advantage, by Patrick McKewanNobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That!, Diane BahrTo find your own Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, visit iaom.com and click “Directory”MyoMuncheeOther links from the show:Leave a Rating and Review because you love us!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/48.Mentioned in this episode:GET THE FREE TRAINING!Learn how to heal your gut, for GOOD, even if nothing else has worked before. -> Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training to watch this FREE micro-training today!

We’re going out with a bang for the finale of the Gut connection series: The Gut-Sinus connection! Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common human diseases, affecting 1 in 7 American adults. Over 20% of patients are unresponsive to drug therapy, and up to 40% are unresponsive to surgery! Sinus issues are the tip of the iceberg, giving clues about what root causes can lie beneath the surface. If you suffer from:Frequent sinus infections (1+ per year)Chronic congestionPost-nasal dripEar drainage issuesOR you manage symptoms by blocking histamines with a daily histamine blocker (Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, etc.), tune in to today’s episode. Learn about the gut-sinus connection, WHY your sinuses might be so inflamed, and WHAT you can do about it! Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 25// Histamines: A Possible Cause of Your Diarrhea, IBS, Fatigue, Insomnia, Irregular Menstruation, and More! - with Isabel Smith RDEp. 14// The #1 Lie About Food that I HATEEp. 3// Why Probiotics Aren’t Healing Your Gut Other links from the show:Find an Orofacial Myofunctional therapist near youLook out for a future episode with OUR local Orofacit, Madison Scott RDH, BSDHChronic Rhinosinusitis and IBS: A Case ReportSchedule Your Qualifying Call with Allison*NEW* Register for the TOTAL Liver Support Protocol - Allison's top recommended supplements and products to DETOX your liver! Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com *This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/47.Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).Mentioned in this episode:GET THE FREE TRAINING!Learn how to heal your gut, for GOOD, even if nothing else has worked before. -> Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training to watch this FREE micro-training today!

Today: Week TWO of our Gut Connection series! We’re exploring three different gut connections in this series: gut-skin, gut-breath, and gut-sinus.Our gut-breath connection is very anatomy based!Your trunk holds almost ALL your important organs. Within the trunk, the respiratory diaphragm is between two opposite pressure systems.This pressure balance can be thrown off balance by tissue restrictions. These restrictions can occur for a number of different reasons from asthma, previous infections, car accidents, sports collisions, to other body traumas.If you suffer from:Neck painFrozen shoulderInability to take a full breathStitch in side when runningRibs stick out (esp. When laying down)Heart PalpitationsPOTSConstipationPainful sexual intercourseTight pelvic floorAsthma with IBS or other GI dysfunctionAcid refluxBack stiffnessAbdominal pain/discomfortThis episode is for YOU!The good news? You are NOT stuck this way. There is something you can do about this.Are you ready to find out how? Take a deep breath and let’s jump in.Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Pelvic floor Dr. Nidhi Sharma - 07// Is Your Pelvic Floor Effecting Your Health? + Pregnancy Tips! (Ft. Dr. Nidhi Sharma)Other links from the show:Schedule a New Client Appointment with me at the Better Belly Therapies office in Livonia MITo find your own Visceral Manipulation Therapist, Google or head to IAHP “Find a Practitioner”Kirk Center for Healthy Living - Chicago area Visceral ManipulationDr. Nidha Sharma's Instagram: @thinkbeyondpainConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/46. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Today, we begin part one of our Gut Connection series! We’ll explore three different gut connections over the next weeks: skin, breath, and sinus.Our gut and skin are deeply intertwined. To heal the skin, the gut needs to be healthy. If you’re healing your gut, you may have already noticed skin improvements!If you have:EczemaRashes, seemingly randomlyAdult acneArms/legs with red dotsBacneTried a TON of products, but none help...Your gut may be at play in your skin health!From hormones to toxins, we’ll dive into what connects and influences both organs in this episode AND how you can begin healing your skin from the inside out.Other episodes mentioned in this episode:26// Is your period out of whack?! 3 Pathways that Link Gut Health to Hormonal Health - with Sophie Shepherd FDN-PIs your period out of whack?31// Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Look "Normal" - Even When You Don't FEEL Normal40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of ZincOther links from the show:Get 10% Off and support your liver with the Push/Catch Liver Detox Protocol from Better Belly TherapiesSchedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/45. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Last week’s episode, I discussed the anatomy behind brain toxicity and ways to reduce toxins.One of the methods to reduce brain toxicity needed its own episode: MEDITATION!Meditation is the ultimate freebie for reducing brain toxicity! No tools are required and it can be done almost anywhere or anytime.Meditation assists in reducing brain toxicity by:Reducing brain static (the activity of neurons)Practicing a “quieter mind” - literallyMomentarily decreasing neuron’s metabolic toxin outputImpacting how hard cerebrospinal fluid has to workReducing toxic load in brainImproving clarity, focus, and calmReducing brain fogLowering anxietyThis episode is filled with techniques and tips to help you in creating (or refining) your own meditation practice. Are you ready to begin?Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Brain Toxicity - Ep. 43// How to Reduce Brain Toxicity for Better Focus, Lower Anxiety, and Clearer ThinkingOther links from the show:Get 10 Guided Imagery Recordings when you buy the book by Allison Jordan - Stop Stomach Pain: How to Heal Your Gut and End Food Restrictions. Available in digital and print!Leave a Rating and Review because you love us!Meditation Resources:Heart Math+App: Healthy Minds ProgramApp: TimefullyYour Brain at Work, by David RockConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/44. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).