42 episodes
The Turd Nerds the integrative gastroenterology podcast
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- Health & Fitness
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4.8 • 79 Ratings
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The Turd Nerds is an integrative gastroenterology podcast. Drs. Rebecca Sand, Ami Kapadia and Ilana Gurevich tackle complex digestive topics, spanning IBS, Celiac, parasites, SIBO, biofilms, the gut-brain connection and more. Tune in to hear clinical pearls, research updates and think with us through some tough cases.
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#42 Liver Support
As promised, the Turds are back to now discuss some key elements to liver support. They cover:
Key diet shifts
Top shelf nutrients and herbs
Reducing toxin exposure
"The solution to pollution is dilution"
Other lifestyle add-ins that can make a big difference!
Plus:
Dr. Sand's love for chocolate
Dr. Gurevich's existential parenting crisis
Dr. Kapadia's gross "healthy" cookie
Connect with the Turds!
Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM
https://www.drrebeccasand.com/
@drrebeccasand
Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM
https://www.openwellnesspdx.com
@openwellness_pdx
Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
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#41 Elevated Liver Enzymes
In this episode we cover:
Which Turd has the most recognizable voice?
Elevated bilirubin
Abnormal workups and algorithms
When to order GGT and alk phos isoenzymes?
Jaundice
Metabolic liver disease
Liver toxicants
Gilbert's... pronounced 3 ways!
Connect with the Turds!
Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM
https://www.drrebeccasand.com/
@drrebeccasand
Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM
https://www.openwellnesspdx.com
@openwellness_pdx
Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
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#40 Constipation Case Discussion!
Tune in with the doctors to tear apart a constipation case. In this episode we cover:
- How to define constipation
- Breaking down the Bristol chart
- The many uses of psyllium
- Gut directed hypnotherapy
- When peppermint can help
- How breathing affects pooping
- Squatty Potties
Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - https://www.drrebeccasand.com/
Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - https://www.openwellnesspdx.com
Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - https://www.amikapadia.com/ -
#39 Antidepressants and the Gut
In this episode Dr. Sand leads us on a conversation about how three popular classes of antidepressant medications affect our gastrointestinal tract! SSRIs, TCAs, and SNRIs. This has definitely changed how we view the guts of these patients and may change your mind on how we're using them!
Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - https://www.drrebeccasand.com/Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - https://www.openwellnesspdx.com
Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - https://www.amikapadia.com/ -
#38 - GERD Natural Remedies
GERD, Heartburn and Acid Reflux. What can be done for these ailments from a more natural perspective? Tune in to this episode to hear your favorite Turds discuss their favorite options. We will cover pills, teas, tinctures and get into a deep discussion on what each of our top products do in the gut!
Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - https://www.openwellnesspdx.com
Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - https://www.drrebeccasand.com/
Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - https://www.amikapadia.com/ -
#37 - Chronic vulvovaginal disorders through a turd nerds lens
Dive in to a chronic vulvovaginal GI case with Dr. Gurevich to peak under the lens of how a doctor thinks. In this episode we will discuss:
- Vaginal and gut microbiome overlap
-MCAS and bloating
- Understanding candida blood testing
- Comparing sinus, vaginal and GI microbiome
- Diet and dysbiosis
-Dietary guidelines and the natural medicine community
- Fermented food and dysbiosis
- Mycoplasma and ureaplasma as a diagnosis of vulvovaginal disorders
Customer Reviews
Life changing!
I have been struggling with GI issues and have been relentlessly trying to educate myself, which is not easy while maintaining full time work with chronic fatigue, etc. My practitioners are not very informed about current functional testing and treatment options so I have to learn as much as I can to advocate for the care I need. This podcast has been life changing in providing key clinical information in an accessible form (provided you have some health literacy).
It would be amazing to hear about MOLD/mycotoxin exposure and how that impacts m GI issues and is factored into testing and treatment decisions. Many of us are sick from mold and there is a huge knowledge gap of the intersection between mold and GI issues.
Also, the excitement between the hosts is clear but the episodes where there are less interruptions and small distracting side comments (non-clinically relevant comments) are much easier to understand, especially for those of us with chronic fatigue.
THANK YOU!!!
So great!!!
These women are the bomb! So smart, so informative… I am so grateful that they are doing this podcast for people like me… an IBS sufferer… you Rock ladies… thanks for helping me become a better health advocate for myself …and MOSTLY for giving us all your time and expertise… you are warriors…this has literally saved my life❤️
I Listen To Every Episode
Love this podcast. Please do one on post-cholecystectomy syndrome and clinical pearls for caring for patients without gallbladders!!