The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
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S03E05 | Understanding gut health diagnostics: Part 1
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
04/22/24 • 40 min
This topic is worth a 2-part series as there is so much to cover! Your hosts explore the spectrum of diagnostic tools available to assess gut health and decipher the most common tests, debunk myths, and shed light on the reliability of various diagnostic methods. From stool tests to endoscopy, Sandra and Wagdy aim to equip you with the knowledge you need to know about gut health diagnostics and what they all mean. This episode covers:
- Stool tests, why we need them and what your poo’s colour, consistency and other faecal markers can tell us
- What makes an essential blood work up
- Understanding markers such as CRP and antibody serology
- Sandra’s take on screening for “leaky gut” using Zonulin
- Why you shouldn’t take a microbiome test
- How food intolerance tests are the biggest wellness scam
This episode is packed with information so we do suggest keeping some notes! Part 2 will cover the next set of diagnostics such as breath tests and imaging (CT, MRI and Ultrasounds) so make sure you hit the follow button not to miss an episode!
If you have any questions about gut health tests and diagnostics, don’t forget to send your questions through to [email protected]
Previous episodes to listen to that have been mentioned today:
S01E04 | All about poo Part 1: Understanding Constipation
S01E05 | All about poo Part 2: Understanding Diarrhoea
S01E08 | Debunking Leaky Gut with guest dietitian, Kirsten Jackson
S03E04 | Mini Episode: Exploring Sex Differences in IBS
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
04/08/24 • 12 min
In today’s mini episode, Sandra’s flying solo and explores how IBS affects men and women differently. She uncovers the various factors contributing to these sex differences, from hormones and immune responses to psychosocial influences. Learn why women often experience more pronounced symptoms and how understanding these nuances can lead to more personalised approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Whether you're living with IBS or simply curious about the science behind it, this episode offers valuable insights into a common yet often misunderstood condition. Today’s episode covers:
- Explanation of sex differences in IBS prevalence and symptom presentation
- Role of hormones, including oestrogen and progesterone, in influencing gut function
- Sex-specific differences on the gut microbiota and immune responses
- Influence of psychosocial factors such as stress, anxiety, and societal norms on IBS
- Importance of personalised approaches to diagnosis and management based on sex differences
- Call for greater awareness, research, and support for individuals living with IBS
We hope you’ve been enjoying our episodes and please don’t forget to follow, rate and review our pod not to miss an episode and for us to keep working hard to bring you more!
Resources and support:
Chapter 9 of The Gut Chronicles:
Season 1 Episode 2: Cracking the IBS code
Nutrition A-Z Rebalance Programs: The Gut Edition
Free Workshop 30.04.2024
The GUTSMART Workshop: A proven blueprint to master your gut health and IBS
Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn
For more information visit instagram.com/nutritionaz_by_sandramikhail OR nutritition-az.com
The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness. Sandra Mikhail’s upcoming book out May 2023.
S03E01 | How to Find Relief from Reflux
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
03/18/24 • 38 min
Another season of the pod and kicking things off with very common complaints, and they are heartburn and reflux. GERD or GORD, however you’d like to call it, stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease is a collection of symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored. In this episode, Sandra and Wagdy start with their own experiences with reflux before getting into the details of GORD, from signs and symptoms to controversies around medication and how you can manage GORD through nutrition and lifestyle. This episode covers:
- Common symptoms of GORD and red flags you should never ignore
- The most common causes of GORD
- Complications of untreated reflux and how it could turn cancerous
- Barrett’s Oesophagus
- Sandra and Wagdy’s disagreement about PPIs
- Foods and food behaviours to avoid
- The 3 ways in which stress can worsen reflux
You may have experienced heartburn or reflux at some point in time but give this episode a listen to learn about what to do when it becomes worrisome, what tests you may need and how nutrition, mind and sleep are crucial pillars to address GORD.
If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please don’t forget to hit the follow button, rate or review the pod! Also, Do you want to have your gut-health questions answered on the pod? Send us your questions via [email protected]
S02E010 | Diverticular Disease: The Silent Condition Impacting Millions
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
01/01/24 • 31 min
Either there’s something in the water or it’s pure coincidence, but this has been a year that Sandra’s seen so many clients diagnosed with diverticular disease. In the 10th episode of the season, your hosts talk about the silent condition impacting millions worldwide and that is Diverticular disease. In this episode, they walk you through everything you need to know about this condition including prevention and management through a round of fact or fiction. This episode covers:
- Diverticular disease 101
- A real life example of a patient from diagnosis and where they are to date
- Fact or fiction about fibre, nuts and seeds, antibiotics and surgery
- 3 high fibre strategies Sandra’s clients have adopteD
- And more!
Sandra and Wagdy close off another season with their gut health tips for 2024! More guests are lined up for the next instalment so make sure you hit the follow button not to miss an episode!
Do you want to have your gut-health questions answered on the pod? Send us your questions via [email protected]
Wishing you all a gut healthy 2024 ahead!
S02E09 | Gut Health on the Path to Eating Disorder Recovery
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
12/25/23 • 51 min
In today's episode, Sandra and her guest, BDA registered dietitian Lisa Waldron, delve into a delicate yet enlightening discussion essential for those engaged in the realm of eating disorders and gut health. It is also an informative one for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and is experiencing gut issues. Here’s our TW though: The conversation about eating disorders can be a sensitive and potentially triggering topic for some listeners. If you feel that this topic might be triggering for you, we encourage you to skip this episode and join us for our next one.
Lisa lends her expertise to elucidate the intricate relationship between gut health and the journey of eating disorder recovery. This episode covers:
- How eating disorders impact gut health, and vice versa
- The most common gut issues experienced across the different forms of eating disorders
- Dietary changes that support gut health without triggering anxiety or obsessive behaviors
- Specific foods or nutrients that play a crucial role in restoring gut health during recovery
- The common misconceptions about gut health and its relationship with eating disorders?
- Address concerns about weight gain during the recovery process and more!
If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please don’t forget to hit the follow button, rate or review the pod!
Do you have any gut-related questions you’d like us to answer live on the pod? Send us your questions via [email protected]
About Lisa Waldron
Lisa Waldron is a BDA Registered Dietitian and qualified PE teacher. With a masters degree in dietetics and further specialist training in eating disorders, Lisa has worked in specialist eating disorders services for almost 10 years. She has held the role of Professional Development officer for Eating Disorders for the British Dietetics Association and has contributed to national guidance on eating disorders and developed recovery tools such as the vegan REAL food Pyramid. Lisa has experience in working with people across the full spectrum of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating disorder as well as disordered eating. She uses her passion for food and fitness and expertise in behaviour change to support people to develop a positive relationship with food and movement.
Follow Lisa on:
Instagram: @lisawaldrondietitian
S02E04 | What you should know about SIBO with Prof. Dr. Stephan Vavricka
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
11/20/23 • 49 min
Prof. Dr. Med. Stephan Vavricka is an incredible gastroenterologist that has been raising SIBO awareness and is one of the very few leading SIBO experts in Switzerland. Also known as “Dr House” - not sure he’s aware of that - Dr. Vavricka has truly helped Sandra’s clients get to the bottom of their gut woes with empathy, humour and kindness.
This episode kicks off by breaking down the controversy surrounding small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and continues to cover the following points throughout the episode with today’s guest:
- What SIBO is and what the different types are including how they differ
- Symptoms to look out for and how they overlap with other conditions
- The diagnostic process
- Treatment protocols and the role of antibiotics
- The role of the low FODMAP diet
- Is SIBO preventable?
It was an absolute pleasure having him on the podcast and it was definitely interesting having two gastroenterologists discuss similarities and differences when it comes to managing SIBO. To find out more about Prof. Dr. Med. Stephan Vavricka, you can follow him on LinkedIn or head on over to their website.
Do you have any gut-related questions you’d like us to answer? Send us your questions via [email protected]
S01E04 | All about poo Part 1: Understanding Constipation
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
05/01/23 • 47 min
Poo. We all pass stool, faeces, a “number 2” or a “big one”. There is so much to say about this topic, hence, be prepared for this two part series where Sandra and Wagdy kick things off by discussing the importance of paying attention to our bowel movements and using the Bristol stool chart to monitor them. What is a normal poo? What is not normal? What are poo colours that warrant a visit to your doctor? They answer these questions in great detail before moving on to one of the most common gut complaints and that is constipation.
Both Wagdy and Sandra go through the definition of constipation and the most common causes. When can constipation land you in A&E? You’ll learn about the warning signs and when to visit your doctor. They emphasise the importance of never resisting the urge to go, which can backfire. Wagdy also discusses the importance of a rectal exam and why you should not shy away from one if your specialist suggests it. Sandra then goes through her nutrition and lifestyle constipation toolbox, that includes the “big 6” modifications. She also highlights how increasing fibre may not be the right approach for one type of constipation. Wagdy briefly goes over common drugs to manage constipation and shares his opinion on colonics or colonic irrigation.
Sandra and Wagdy urge you to be vocal about any changes in your poo habits as breaking the taboo and overcoming any apprehension to seek help can very well save your life! And finally, they have both agreed to stop using the word “important” and are on a mission to expand their vocabulary.
Tune in next week for part 2, which will go through everything you need to know about diarrhea.
Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn
For more information visit instagram.com/nutritionaz_by_sandramikhail OR nutritition-az.com
The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness. Sandra Mikhail’s upcoming book out May 2023.
S01E03 | Can we really beat the bloat?
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
04/24/23 • 26 min
Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints in people of all ages and despite being one of the most frequent and bothersome complaints, we still don’t fully understand the exact cause of bloating since it’s not that straight forward! In Sandra’s first “solo” episode, she offers a snapshot into the world of bloat, what is normal and goes through the 2 most common causes of bloating.
As a gut-health dietitian, she focuses on the dietary approaches of managing the uncomfortable bloat discussing behaviors and fiber as well as elimination options such as lactose, artificial sweeteners and FODMAPs. She ends with her beat the bloat rundown that you can consider when addressing uncomfortable, chronic bloating and if probiotics and activated charcoal are worth it.
Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn
For more information visit instagram.com/nutritionaz_by_sandramikhail OR nutritition-az.com
The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness. Sandra Mikhail’s upcoming book out May 2023.
S03E010 | Mini episode: Do you need a gut detox?
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
07/15/24 • 11 min
Another solo episode with Sandra shedding light on trendy topics within the realm of gut health, and today, it’s all about gut detoxes and cleanses.
The concept of detox and cleanses has gained significant traction in recent years and it’s just not wanting to die! We're constantly bombarded with advertisements for detox teas, juice cleanses, colonics, and a variety of supplements promising to flush out toxins and rejuvenate our bodies. But are these so-called cleanses and detoxes causing more harm than good? Today’s episode covers:
- The types of popular detoxes and cleanses
- Why the term “detox” is not a medical term
- How our body’s own detoxification works
- Our gut’s role in detoxification
- 6 practices should you focus on to naturally enhance your body’s cleansing system including your gut
If someone comes to you with a gut detox or cleanse, RUN!
Remember to subscribe to the pod for more gut journeys and poo talk! If you have any gut-related questions you’d like your hosts to answer live on the pod, send your questions to [email protected].
Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn
For more information visit instagram.com/nutritionaz_by_sandramikhail OR nutritition-az.com
Grab your copy of The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness.
S03E011 | Microbes and Minds: Unravelling the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter
07/29/24 • 65 min
This is an exceptional, not-to-miss episode because Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas is on the pod! Known affectionately as "The Creative Scientist," Miguel is a clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher in the UK. His expertise centers on the intricate gut-brain connection, drawing on a rich, real-world scientific foundation rather than purely academic pursuits. In today’s episode, your hosts take a deep dive into the world of the gut-brain connection with Miguel, exploring the role of our gut microbes and how they communicate with the brain, how changes in their composition can impact mental health and if lifestyle factors such as diet can influence this connection. This episode covers:
- How a resilient microbiome can be both good and bad
- Which microbes are detrimental to the gut
- Neurotransmitters 101: Serotonin, GABA, Dopamine & Acetylcholine
- Misconceptions about neurotransmitters produced in the gut
- When would microbiome testing be appropriate
- Current associations between the gut microbiome and mental health conditions
- How difficult it is to define mental health
- Mental health vs Mental Illness
- If diet and lifestyle truly have a impact on this connection
- How ADHD is a type of brain without the need to pathologise it
- And much more!
Your hosts tried their best not to keep Miguel for hours but he has been a wealth of knowledge, breaking down what the science is currently telling us about the gut-brain axis and the changes you need to make to look after that connection.
More About Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas
Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, known affectionately as "The Creative Scientist," is a clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher in the UK. His expertise centres on the intricate gut-brain connection, drawing on a rich, real-world scientific foundation rather than purely academic pursuits. Dr. Miguel's academic journey includes degrees in Nutritional Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience, culminating in a Doctorate focused on Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome. His doctoral studies coincided with a five-year Research Innovation Fellowship funded by the European Regional Development Fund, where he explored the profound effects of gut health on mood, cognition, and overall wellbeing. Today, he continues this important work as a Research Fellow at Cardiff University's School of Psychology.
Navigating life with ADHD and autism, Dr Miguel possesses a deep, personal understanding of the specific dietary needs of neurodivergent individuals. He
emphasises the critical role of dietary choices in enhancing executive functioning, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. His philosophy is captured in his words: “By understanding and addressing the nuanced relationships between what
we eat and how our brains operate, we empower ourselves to make choices that not only nourish our bodies but also support our neurodivergent minds in navigating daily tasks and interactions more smoothly.”
Dr Miguel offers personalised clinical consultations and has crafted a comprehensive course titled "Thrive with ADHD," available at drmiguelmateas.com/
thrive-with-adhd-course. He is also the author of a forthcoming book by the same name, set to be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in late 2024/early 2025. To discover more about his transformative work and offerings, visit drmiguelmateas.com or connect with him through social media @drmiguelmateas for further insights.
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How many episodes does The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter have?
The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter currently has 32 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Dietitian, Gut Health, Podcasts, Education, Health and Gastroenterology.
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The episode title 'S03E010 | Mini episode: Do you need a gut detox?' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter is 36 minutes.
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The first episode of The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter was released on Apr 1, 2023.
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