The Turd Nerds

the integrative gastroenterology podcast
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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. 

  1. 3D AGO

    #76 - The Hormonal Shift: Understanding Insulin Resistance in Perimenopause

    This conversation delves into the intricate relationship between perimenopause, insulin resistance, and the microbiome. Dr. Rebecca Sand discusses how hormonal changes during perimenopause affect insulin sensitivity, fat distribution, and overall health. The importance of dietary adjustments, particularly increasing protein intake and maintaining gut health, is emphasized as a means to manage symptoms and improve well-being during this transitional phase. The discussion also touches on the implications of aging and inflammation on mental health, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to treatment. Music provided by Blue Dot. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    41 min

  2. JAN 13

    RECAP: Travelers Constipation

    In this recap episode, the docs dive into the often-overlooked topic of travel constipation. Join her as she explores the challenges of maintaining regularity while on the go, shares personal anecdotes, and offers practical tips to keep your digestive system in check during your travels. From the importance of hydration and electrolytes to the benefits of peppermint oil and magnesium, Dr. Sand provides a comprehensive guide to managing travel-related digestive issues. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that promises to make your next trip a little more comfortable. Music provided by Blue Dot. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠⁠⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    29 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    RECAP: Travelers Diarrhea

    In this recap episode about travelers diarrhea, the docs discover a comprehensive protocol designed to prevent and treat this common travel ailment, featuring insights on enzymes, probiotics, and immunoglobulins. Learn how to protect your gut health while exploring new destinations, and hear real-life stories from patients who have benefited from these strategies. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about gut health, this episode is packed with valuable information to keep you healthy on the go. Music provided by Blue Dot. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠⁠⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    31 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    #75 - Revolutionizing IBD Treatment: Rectal Ozone

    In this conversation, the docs discusse the therapeutic use of rectal ozone therapy, particularly for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She explains the mechanism of action of ozone, its benefits, and shares clinical experiences and case studies that highlight its effectiveness. The discussion also touches on the safety profile of ozone therapy, its applications in various medical conditions, and the future potential of this treatment in naturopathic medicine. Music provided by Blue Dot. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    37 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    #74 -The Magic of Qing Dai: Transforming Ulcerative Colitis

    In this episode, the doc discusse the herb Qing Dai, known for its transformative effects on treating ulcerative colitis. The conversation covers its historical uses, mechanisms of action, clinical studies demonstrating its efficacy, safety considerations, and broader applications in treating conditions like psoriasis and fistulas. The discussion emphasizes the importance of individualized care in Chinese medicine and the potential of Qing Dai as a valuable tool in integrative health. Music provided by Blue Dot. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    34 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    #73 - The Bug Battle: Tackling GI Disorders Head-On

    In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Rebecca Sand, Dr. Ami Kapadia, and Dr. Ilana Gurevich, delve into the complexities of gastrointestinal health, focusing on conditions like SIBO and protozoa. They discuss their personal experiences, treatment approaches, and the importance of proper testing and diagnosis. The conversation highlights the interplay between diet, lifestyle, and gut health, as well as the challenges faced in treating chronic infections. The hosts share insights from their practices and patient experiences, emphasizing the need for individualized care and the exploration of alternative treatment methods. Music provided by Blue Dot. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    25 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    #72 -Poop, Prep & Polyps - Colonoscopies

    In this episode, the docs discusses the importance of colonoscopies, especially as colorectal cancer rates rise among younger populations. They shares personal experiences and insights on the screening process, preparation, and post-procedure care. The conversation covers various screening options, the significance of early detection, and practical tips for managing the colonoscopy experience, including dietary recommendations for after the procedure.takeaways Colorectal cancer screening is now recommended starting at age 45.Colonoscopy is a highly sensitive method for detecting colorectal cancer.Alternative screening options include FIT tests and Cologuard.Proper preparation for a colonoscopy is crucial for a successful procedure.Post-colonoscopy care includes dietary adjustments to aid recovery.The microbiome can be affected by colonoscopy procedures.Patients should be aware of the risks associated with delayed screenings.Using anti-nausea medication can improve the prep experience.Vaseline can help alleviate discomfort during the prep phase.Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives by detecting issues early. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevichAmi Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    #71 - Rethinking Reflux Meds

    In this conversation, The doctors discusses the implications of long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), their efficacy, risks, and the importance of tapering off these medications. The discussion covers the physiological effects of PPIs, the necessity of addressing underlying causes of reflux, and the potential for natural and herbal alternatives to support patients in tapering off PPIs. The conversation emphasizes the importance of patient education and the need for a gradual approach to discontinuing PPIs to avoid rebound symptoms. Takeaways PPIs are effective for short-term use but not for long-term.Tapering off PPIs should take three to six months.Natural alternatives can help manage reflux symptoms.Melatonin can improve lower esophageal sphincter function.Nutrient deficiencies are a risk with long-term PPI use.DGL has been shown to improve quality of life in patients.Patient education is crucial in managing PPI use.Underlying causes of reflux should be addressed.Herbal remedies can provide additional support during tapering.A gradual tapering process is essential to avoid rebound symptoms. 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrebeccasand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    37 min
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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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    the integrative gastroenterology podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
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