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Encore: The Root Causes of IBS & Stomach Digestive Problems | Dr. Mark Hyman
20 Dec 2024
Tired of dealing with constant bloating and discomfort? In this episode, I break down the root causes of IBS and other common gut problems, from food sensitivities and SIBO to the gut-brain connection and stress. We’ll explore why ultra-processed foods are wreaking havoc on your gut, and I’ll walk you through the 5 R program and strategies like the low FODMAP diet to heal your gut for good. If you're suffering from bloating, constipation, or gas, this episode is your guide to real relief. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by AG1, Essentia, and Big Bold Health. AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2, AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Just go to DrinkAG1.com/hyman Get an EXTRA $100 off your mattress purchase, on top of Essentia’s Holiday Sale. Use code HYMAN at checkout to get your extra savings. Learn more at myessentia.com/drmarkhyman. Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood when you go to Bigboldhealth.com/Mark.
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Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark Hyman. Thank you so much for being a loyal listener to The Doctor's Pharmacy. For the holidays, I've decided to give my team a little break to rest up and prepare for more content and the new year ahead. So The Doctor's Pharmacy will be replaying some older episodes for the next two weeks.
But don't worry, we'll be back with more content and brand new episodes starting Tuesday, December 31st. So for now, here are some of my favorite past episodes of The Doctor's Pharmacy and see you next year. Coming up on this episode of The Doctor's Pharmacy. In fact, an 8% higher risk of irritable bowel is associated with every 10% increment in ultra processed food.
And we eat about 60% of our calories as ultra processed food. That's a 48% increase in irritable bowel given the diet we eat. Now together, the under eating of the good stuff and the overeating of the bad stuff increases the risk of nutrient deficiencies.
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Welcome back to another episode of The Doctor's Pharmacy and Health Bites, where we take juicy little bites into our current health topics. I'm Dr. Mark Hyman, and today we're diving deep into a topic that affects millions of people worldwide and yet often goes undiscussed in public. stomach issues.
In the social media world, there's a trending hashtag, hot girls have IBS, and it's caught the attention of over 28.2 million viewers on TikTok. The reason why is it reflects a shift in how women are addressing their digestive health issues. Using humor and community to bring light to what many have kept hidden for way too long.
Now, by poking fun at their experiences with IBS and bloating and constipation and other gut troubles, women are challenging the stigma around these taboo bodily functions. Now, it's empowering to see these conversations happening openly, but it's really critical to remember these symptoms are not just everyday annoyances to laugh off. They're real concerns that need to be addressed seriously.
And today, we're gonna discuss why it's important to move beyond the normalization of this to understanding and treating the issues effectively. Whether it's bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or just an uncomfortable feeling of fullness that just won't go away, these symptoms can be more than just a nuisance. They can seriously impact the quality of your life and a whole slew of chronic illnesses.
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