S02E010 | Diverticular Disease: The Silent Condition Impacting Millions

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!

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!

Previous Episode

S02E09 | Gut Health on the Path to Eating Disorder Recovery

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

Next Episode

S03E01 | How to Find Relief from Reflux

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]