In today’s episode, Andrea opens up about her journey with bloating and SIBO, a complex digestive condition that has impacted her well-being. She shares her thoughts on what she believes caused her symptoms, along with the range of treatments she’s explored, highlighting what made a difference and what fell short.

Here are some key protocols Andrea tried:

💛 Carrot Juice Cleanse (Dr. Ludwig Johnson): This cleanse, specifically designed for SIBO, played a role in Andrea’s journey. (https://viveprimal.com/en/protocols/sibo-en/)

💛 Digestive Bitters Before Every Meal: These bitters helped stimulate digestion and ease symptoms. (https://amzn.to/48MziCV)

💛 Digestive Enzymes before every meal: Andrea found these enzymes beneficial in breaking down foods and reducing discomfort. (https://amzn.to/3O4LLZ9)

We wrap up the episode with Andrea’s key takeaways and tips she would recommend to anyone struggling with similar digestive issues. Tune in for her insights on finding relief and practical tips for better gut health!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:38) Beginnings of bloating & changes in diet

(08:04) Alexa's experience on a vegan diet

(09:07) Blood types and diet relationship

(09:44) Counting macros on a vegetarian diet

(10:54) When it all started

(12:31) Bloating symptoms & Doctor's appointments

(16:53) What is SIBO?

(18:08) SIBO testing

(19:20) Positive SIBO results & treatment

(21:05) Hypnotherapy for SIBO

(26:15) Supplements

(29:13) Change in diet

(30:00) Juice Cleanse 5X5

(34:22) Acupuncture

(38:08) Inflammatory foods

(39:40) Key takeaways

(42:26) Outro

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