Dr. Samir Kakodkar is an IBD specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and did his IBD training at Northwestern. Samir hosts a podcast called Against the Grain which investigates new ideas and controversies in the field of IBD. In this interview, you’ll hear how Dr. Kakodkar himself has IBD and tried some of…
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know I’m really big on using and testing DMSO-based protocols. I have popular protocols for hemorrhoids, rectal stricture and intestinal strictures – all using DMSO as a primary, active component. I also find the idea of using DMSO in eyedrops particularly interesting –…
You may have heard about this news item already, but in addition to the financial aspect, it made me think of the importance of the mind/body connection in healing any chronic or serious dis-ease. As this article illustrates, it doesn’t matter how much money you have, what doctors you have access to, healing still involves…
I recently received this thank-you message, with these striking before/after photos: “Hey guys, just wanted to say thank you to Jini and the team I took this pic today, the worse photo (right side) is me 5 months ago. I followed a lot of Jini’s expertise and applied what worked with my gut, I watched…
Although these meals are not good for people healing from a gut disorder, perhaps you have a teenaged son or daughter, or a niece or nephew who just wants to eat better? My son’s friend, Caleb, lives in a home where neither parent likes to cook, so he’s always eaten processed food. We were talking…
ANYONE in an immune-compromised or vulnerable place of health needs to get on this immediately. I know of many people – even strong, healthy people, whose bodies hit that ‘overload’ place and they became EHS (electrohypersensitive). Their lives changed completely overnight. They could no longer LIVE in a city and in the beginning, some had…
Readers continuously ask me where/how they can get tested for mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) infection. This is a bacterial/fungal hybrid that hides inside your cells, so is only detectable if you test for the DNA or RNA of the organism. However, over 90% of Crohn’s patients carry MAP when tested in clinical trials. And yes,…
I recently had dinner with a friend of mine who’s been going through a very stressful time: emotional stress; challenges with kids and homelife, and physical stress; not sleeping well and lots of travel. In the last couple of weeks, she’s noticed blood in her stool a few times. Sometimes it’s part of the feces,…
Those of you who have purchased the elemental diet shake, Absorb Plus, or the intestinal healing formula MucosaHeal or MucosaCalm, or the suppositories FissureHeal etc. may wonder how I come up with these formulations… The stories are in my books, but I also wanted to give you a quick peek around my house so you…
Dr. Nishimoto advises that to boost serotonin in the brain (which calms the nervous system and makes you feel good), you should chew your food really well, get lots of sunshine, breathe slowly and deeply, and practice rhythm exercises. This is one of his rhythm exercises, along with full instructions. Aside from being a great…
If you’re planning on doing an elemental diet, or even just drinking a shake or two per day, then it is important to learn to distinguish the difference between normal bowel/body changes from elemental shakes, versus signs your body is intolerant, or allergic, to one or more of the ingredients in the shake. Do not…
If you (like me) have been working on straightening your scoliosis, then you just might be as fascinated as I am by this research from 2005 where they gave rats a filling (occlusion) and it resulted in scoliosis! If that isn’t crazy enough, when they removed the filling, the spine straightened! Another rat study from…
Join me as a guest on The SIBO Survivor Show, as I discuss with Josh Sabourin the various ways to use an elemental or semi-elemental diet with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)! What is an elemental diet? An elemental diet is made of the essential nutrients – protein (predigested; di-peptide…
I want to share this very important question from one of our readers, who noticed some differences between the Absorb Plus labels in the US vs. Absorb Plus in Canada: “We are very familiar with Absorb Plus, my very sick adult daughter has been using it off and on…she is in a bad flare now…
I want to share this email from a reader because I think his issues and questions are common to anyone with gut issues – whether they have SIBO, IBS, colitis, diverticulitis, etc. His plan is a good one – and as you can see, he has experienced some really good results for several months. He…
I love to have a 100% natural foaming hand soap available for my kids and guests. However, as you may have noticed, the cost is fairly high and kids go through this stuff really fast. So here’s my hack… I purchased a 100% natural foaming hand soap in a really sturdy dispenser, with a lid…
The vegetable capsules Imix Nutrition uses in the products that I formulate are made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) which is also referred to as Hypromellose. Now, Imix used to be able to list these on the label as: Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule (vegetable fiber and water) But then the FDA changed the labeling regulations to…
I often get emails or comments on the blog here from people who are doing an excellent job of managing the physical component of their dis-ease (unease, imbalance). They are well-researched, rigorous and thorough. And they’re getting good results – just not the results they hoped for. Or it’s taking much longer than they thought…
I want to share this email from a reader because it gives such a great example of a Healing Journey. We also get to see how hard things can get before we’re ready to do what it takes to invest in our healing. Lastly, it’s a great example of how crucial emotional healing is –…
Ever since Dr. Steven Gundry came out with his book, very slick videos, and pervasive marketing campaign about the evils of lectin-containing foods… I’ve been suspicious. I didn’t change any of my eating habits, but I wondered if soaking or cooking de-activated these ‘damaging nutrients’ and the whole thing was a bunch of hype anyway.…
I formulated FissureHeal suppositories as a natural, effective alternative to steroid suppositories. During my healing journey I suffered from an anal fissure for about 2 years that I just couldn’t heal. After trying every product I heard about, I decided enough was enough, and I formulated my own – which healed my fissure in a…
I want to tell you about Qu Biologics Inc. (Qu), a Canadian biopharmaceutical company developing Site Specific Immunomodulators (SSIs) designed to restore the body’s normal immune function to treat cancer, Crohn’s, and other immune-related diseases. Qu is currently conducting their 2nd phase of a new, experimental Crohn’s treatment. Instead of suppressing immune function, the process…
This heartfelt question on YouTube prompted me to reply and turn this into a post (so hopefully others searching for answers will find their way here): “My grandbaby has had terrible diaper rash for over a year. I have tried so many creams, essential oils, powders, womens yeast cream, changed diaper and wipe brands, used…
I enjoyed this video from hypnotherapist Marisa Peers so much that I took notes and then came up with my own examples to really drive her lessons home… When you’re in a flare-up of symptoms, or life gets really stressful (which can then cause a flare) it helps to have some mind/body strategies to shift…
I have an entire book tailored specifically to treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Listen To Your IBS: Your Complete Natural Healing Guide. But for those of you who need specific help on using probiotics to improve your gut microflora, I’ve pulled out some great info for you here… But before we get to that, keep in…
If you do prolonged, intense abdominal workouts, jumping rope and other things that involve your pelvic floor, you may want to read this woman’s email to me: “I used your rectal prolapse guide as soon as I got it. It gave me so much hope. I also have vaginal prolapse, the rectal prolapse came after.…
I’m thrilled to announce we are now carrying my all-time favorite flower essence in the LTYG Shoppe. This blend of gemstone and flower essences (energy medicine) is called Infinite Love: Infinite Love Anointing Oil Infinite Love Mist If your soul, body, emotions are crying out to be held in the arms of infinite, unconditional Love…
Those of you who like to avoid grains may have heard the debate over whether quinoa is in fact a grain, or, a seed… This article in the Huffington Post (among others) asserts that quinoa is a seed because, “botanically speaking, it’s a relative of spinach, beets and chard. The part we eat is actually…
Join Natasha Trenev, founder/owner of Natren probiotics, and me as we discuss safety concerns around kombucha. Did you know that kombucha is fermented using a yeast culture? Natasha shares a news story of 20 people who died from drinking their home-fermented kombucha… We also have a great little scientific study on problematic issues with taking…
We often get asked by readers is S. boulardii is safe to consume for people with IBD and IBS and is it actually beneficial? My answer up till now has been: When I tested it on myself – over 25 years ago – my body didn’t like it very much. And then I had a…
Find out what’s wrong with using enteric-coated capsules for probiotics. And why the culturing substrate (intrinsic supernatant) is so important to the functioning of the bacteria inside your body, and directly benefits your digestion. Learn about competitive exclusion; the nature of bacteria is mutual antagonism – they produce compounds to compete with any other bacteria…
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Lots of practical advice on HOW to use Natren therapeutic probiotics with questions from readers with IBD; Crohn’s, colitis, and IBS. Learn when to take powders vs. capsules, how much and WHY the different delivery methods work well for different conditions. Or listen/download the audio of this session: If you have any further questions,…
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I always ask for feedback about a month after someone’s bought one of my books. This is the opportunity for me to hear what’s working, what isn’t, and if there are things missing from the book or protocol instructions. This is one of the things that’s made these natural healing protocols so powerful – detailed…
In this video, Dane Johnson picks Jini Patel Thompson’s brain for her insights and tips for his difficult cases using DMSO-based healing protocols for Crohn’s and Colitis. If you have any further questions, just post them below in the Comments section.
What’s wrong with eating raw foods? And how are bacteria just like horses?? What did your great-grandmother know that you should know too? Fascinating deep dive into the healthy gut microbiome and fermented foods with world-renowned probiotic expert, Natasha Trenev, and me: “I’m only 12 minutes in, and this is already the most lucid and…
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This is one of the BEST videos I’ve seen of a science-backed, yet down-to-earth, practical education on the digestive process. Barbara O’Neill is an Australian naturopath and nutritionist – who has 8 children! But even if you just watch the first few minutes – you’ll get the best understanding of why/how digestion begins in the…
By the time people find their way to my Crohn’s, colitis and diverticulitis treatments, their bacterial flora is usually unbalanced throughout their gastrointestinal tract. The repeated use of antibiotics (often since childhood) and the invasive medical diagnostic tests alone have destroyed much of the “good” (protective) bacteria in their small and large intestines. When the…
Sometimes people ask why certain products I’ve formulated have low levels of powdered calcium – way below the RDA (recommended daily amount – as set by the med/pharma industry). The short answer is that I want you to get your calcium in a better, safer form. The other issue is that calcium needs to be…
Occasionally I get an email from a reader with extreme sensitivities, allergies, or intolerances who would like to know HOW to customize an elemental shake for bowel rest – like this one: “Is there a way to make a gluten “Cross reactant” free version of Absorb Plus? I seem to have severe nuerological side effects…
If you’ve been using the elemental diet shake I formulated – Absorb Plus – for any length of time, you’ll know that I am always on the lookout for ways to improve the product. Sometimes people are not too happy with me, because certain changes – like when I switched the maltodextrin to a non-GMO…
Here’s a funny story for you: I was recently asked to present at a gastroenterology seminar and the organizer wanted to know if I could speak about effective diets for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. That’s when I realized I did not have a video on this topic! I was actually shocked to discover that all my…
I had to stop in the middle of the second video in this series and come write this blog post – IT IS THAT GOOD!! The first video teaches you an outline of how to be your own medical intuitive. Something I talk about a lot on this blog: My body is speaking to me,…
QUESTION: I’ve made the homemade HemorrHeal Rectal Suppository Formula for Internal Hemorrhoids and I’ve also had Rubber-Band Ligation of Hemorrhoids performed by a proctologist (cca. 6 procedures in the last 6 months). As using the formula and the ligation procedures have taken place roughly during the same time, I can say that hemorrhoids haven’t returned,…
Let me start by saying that I do eat meat. However, I buy all my meat and eggs from local farms I have visited, and I know what kind of life the animals live. The quarter of a cow I buy once a year is killed by hand (not a slaughterhouse). But even I did…
Perhaps you’ve been doing Jini’s Wild Oregano Oil Protocol and you’re not getting the results you wanted, or it’s taking a lot longer than you thought. Or perhaps you know of someone else who’s been on multiple rounds of antibiotics but they just can’t shake their infection. Well, what I’m going to suggest may seem…
Although I have been blogging about the health hazards of WiFi/microwave radiation for years, this is a fabulous film trailer that really hits on the key issues: Watch it and share it with ALL your loved ones. There is SUCH a lack of education, because there is so much money involved in suppressing the research,…
Our friends over at LotusWei started a podcast called Flowerlounge a while back and Jini was a guest on a recent episode. If you would like to hear the podcast, you can check it out for free here: EPISODE 02: LISTEN TO YOUR GUT WITH JINI PATEL THOMPSON Here’s a comment that LotusWei received about…
READER QUESTION: “I have had perfect digestion and good diet, and perfect bowel movements 98% of the time, until sudden constipation over the last month, which has caused problems including (I believe) a fistula or fissures that affect the vaginal wall. I just read a recent Yale University study that found the herpes virus can…
Sometimes I get emails like this one that just rip my heart out: “I am contacting you as desperately looking for answers for our 6 month old Grandson. He has been unable to poo since birth, he has to be assisted and this is despite regular diarrhea, he also has a prolapse outside of his…
Well, I thought I was hosting a meditation circle with my horses and my friend Katie Hess and her crew from Lotus Wei (flower essence energetic medicine) who were visiting Vancouver on their Flower Lounge tour. But the horses (surprise, surprise) had other ideas and instead used the opportunity to teach the group a powerful…
