Nutrition Management for Hypermobility Syndromes with Savita Sandhu Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life

For this episode, Libby welcomes Savita Sandhu (Savvy) onto the Zebra Talks Podcast to discuss the impact of hypermobility syndromes on nutrition and daily living. They dive deep into topics like MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), gut health, hydration, blood sugar regulation, and the role of nutrients in managing symptoms of hypermobility.
Savita is an accredited dietitian based in Australia. She shares her own experience with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the basics: regular balanced meals, hydration, controlling blood sugar, and nervous system regulation in improving quality of life for those with hypermobility syndromes. She also sheds light on considerations such as the role specific nutritional deficiencies can play, and how gut health interacts with MCAS and POTS in hypermobility syndromes. 
 
Highlights of this episode include: 
 
Savita's Personal Journey with Hypermobility
Savita's Professional Experience with Hypermobility Clients
Discussion on Yoga and Hypermobility
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues in Hypermobility Syndromes
The role TMJ dysfunction plays in nutrition
The importance of meeting basic nutritional needs before trying to eliminate certain foods
Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies
Importance of Regular Balanced Meals
Managing Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
The Role of Liver in MCAS
Final Thoughts and Conclusion