S01E08 | Debunking Leaky Gut with guest dietitian, Kirsten Jackson
06/05/23 • 39 min
If you’ve struggled with your gut then you would’ve come across the term “leaky gut” or may have even been diagnosed with it at some point. Leaky gut syndrome has gained significant attention in recent years, with claims that it may be the root cause of a wide range of health issues, from digestive problems to autoimmune diseases and even mental health conditions. But what exactly is leaky gut, and is it a valid medical diagnosis?
In today’s episode, Sandra is joined by gastroenterology specialist dietitian, Kirsten Jackson, where they chat about all things leaky! They discuss why this term has gained attention in alternative and complementary medicine communities, but its recognition and acceptance within the conventional medical community are somewhat divided. What is our intestinal barrier? Are the tests to diagnose leaky gut even valid? If it’s not leaky gut then what? Sandra and Kirsten answer the most frequently asked questions about leaky gut syndrome and how they manage their own clients suspecting it.
About Kirsten Jackson
Kirsten Jackson BSc Hons PGCert is a UK consultant dietitian specialising in gut health. Kirsten graduated from The University of Hertfordshire in 2012 before joining the UK national health service where she specialised in gastroenterology. She later went on to complete her post-graduate certificate in Advanced Dietetics at The University of Nottingham. In 2018 Kirsten moved to the UAE as the lead dietitian for Kings College Hospital in Dubai. In this role she was part of the team which developed and opened the first British healthcare facility in the Middle East. Kirsten now runs an online IBS clinic called The Food Treatment Clinic to help those who suffer with the condition. Outside of clinical work, Kirsten is an official media spokesperson for The British Dietetic Association where she has worked on TV and with media outlets such as Cosmopolitan and The Guardian. She is also an expert advisor for the charity, The IBS Network.
Excitingly, Kirsten has recently signed a book deal with Bloomsbury Publishing and you will be able to purchase her book in Spring 2024.
Website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ibsdietitian/
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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 book
If you’ve struggled with your gut then you would’ve come across the term “leaky gut” or may have even been diagnosed with it at some point. Leaky gut syndrome has gained significant attention in recent years, with claims that it may be the root cause of a wide range of health issues, from digestive problems to autoimmune diseases and even mental health conditions. But what exactly is leaky gut, and is it a valid medical diagnosis?
In today’s episode, Sandra is joined by gastroenterology specialist dietitian, Kirsten Jackson, where they chat about all things leaky! They discuss why this term has gained attention in alternative and complementary medicine communities, but its recognition and acceptance within the conventional medical community are somewhat divided. What is our intestinal barrier? Are the tests to diagnose leaky gut even valid? If it’s not leaky gut then what? Sandra and Kirsten answer the most frequently asked questions about leaky gut syndrome and how they manage their own clients suspecting it.
About Kirsten Jackson
Kirsten Jackson BSc Hons PGCert is a UK consultant dietitian specialising in gut health. Kirsten graduated from The University of Hertfordshire in 2012 before joining the UK national health service where she specialised in gastroenterology. She later went on to complete her post-graduate certificate in Advanced Dietetics at The University of Nottingham. In 2018 Kirsten moved to the UAE as the lead dietitian for Kings College Hospital in Dubai. In this role she was part of the team which developed and opened the first British healthcare facility in the Middle East. Kirsten now runs an online IBS clinic called The Food Treatment Clinic to help those who suffer with the condition. Outside of clinical work, Kirsten is an official media spokesperson for The British Dietetic Association where she has worked on TV and with media outlets such as Cosmopolitan and The Guardian. She is also an expert advisor for the charity, The IBS Network.
Excitingly, Kirsten has recently signed a book deal with Bloomsbury Publishing and you will be able to purchase her book in Spring 2024.
Website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ibsdietitian/
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 book
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S01E07 | Common gut mistakes we see in clinic
In this week’s episode, they’re changing things up a little bit and delve into the most common “gut mistakes” they see in clinic. Sandra’s list includes the biggest health scam of the 21st century that always gets her blood boiling. Wagdy, once again, highlights a damaging mistake that is creating a disturbing problem world-wide and walks everyone through the consequences of self-diagnosing and delaying seeking support or medical treatment.
Awareness of these common gut health mistakes is crucial for everyone trying to improve their overall wellbeing, especially their digestive health. As Sandra concludes, gut health is about inclusion and not exclusion and for a well-functioning gut, you need to adopt better approaches to reduce your risk of disrupting your inner ecosystem and to lower your chances of further digestive problems and associated complications.
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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.
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S01E09 | Birthing the Gut Chronicles
Now that Sandra’s book is out for the world to read, it was only fitting to have an episode dedicated to her passion project, the Gut Chronicles. In this solo episode, Sandra gathers the most frequently asked questions about the book and perhaps gives you a glimpse of what it is and what it isn’t, for you to decide whether this is the gut health book you need!
The Gut Chronicles is not “just another health book” as it uses humour and storytelling to help readers navigate the 7 most common gut disorders we experience: reflux disease, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, food intolerance and haemorrhoids. Sandra goes through each chapter in the book, offering you an idea of the book’s content as well as answering the following questions:
I’ve been struggling with chronic bloating for a very long time, can this book help me?
Do I still need to see a dietitian when following any of these elimination diets?
You talk about the mind pillar when it comes to managing gut health, do you mention any strategies that helped you in the book?
And more!
Tune in to this episode as the Gastroenterologist and his Daughter slowly approaches the end of the first season!
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 book
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