The Gut Health Dialogues Alyssa

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Alyssa Simpson, a registered dietitian, chats with Chau Le, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Together, they explore the powerful connection between gut health and mental well-being. Learn how stress management techniques, such as the 4-7-8 breathing method, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindful eating, can transform your digestive & mental health. Discover practical tips on improving sleep hygiene and the impact of sleep o...

Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, Alyssa sits down with her client Enrique, a pilot who faced unexpected health challenges. Enrique had been diagnosed with elevated liver enzymes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, putting his aviation career at risk. He had attempted to lose weight through cardio and diet changes but consistently hit plateaus, unable to make further progress. Alyssa discusses the personalized approach + testing she used to help Enrique reclaim his vital...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues podcast, we discuss tackling Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) with what's on your plate. It's all about understanding how your diet can really help you manage pesky symptoms like bloating and gas.Alyssa emphasizes the importance of understanding the various aspects of the SIBO diet, including its role, different diet options, practical meal planning, and the complexity of navigating through low FODMAP foods.IF you’...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Alyssa dives into functional nutrition and its critical role in addressing digestive issues like IBS and SIBO. She discusses the principles behind functional nutrition, the journey of a client who benefited from personalized functional nutrition therapy, and the five R's framework for restoring digestive health.But that’s not all. Alyssa also shares an overview of her functional nutrition process—what the consultation involves, the assessment, and her s...

Send us a Text Message.In Episode 17 of The Gut Health Dialogues podcast, Alyssa’s client Trevor, shares his journey of dealing with severe gut health issues, including IBS and SIBO, and the frustration of traditional medical treatments failing to provide relief. Through a holistic approach with a functional nutritionist, he discovered underlying causes, received comprehensive testing, and found hope for improvement.Here are the highlights of the episode:Trevor discusses the pivotal mome...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Gut Health Dialogues Podcast, Alyssa explores a client's triumph over digestive issues post-gallbladder removal, shedding light on the significance of holistic approaches in reclaiming gut health.Angie shares her challenges with conventional treatments and misdiagnoses, emphasizing the frustration of ineffective solutions and the pivotal role of accurate testing and personalized care.Alyssa and Angie discuss tailored dietary adjustments and herbal...