Have you ever eaten something and said aloud, Man, I shouldn’t have eaten that! Then, guilt proceeds to flood your whole body. Now, let's reframe our thinking, and let me ask you a different question: have you ever considered how that guilt could actually be more harmful than the actual food itself? Today I want [...]
Do you find yourself battling cheat meal cravings? Linsy here, and I'm back this week to answer another question from one of our amazing readers. You all have the best questions, and I want to answer you as thoroughly as possible! The question I received this week was in response to my video on What [...]
Let's talk about affirmations! You may have heard a little about them, read about them in Chapter 7 of Listen To Your Gut, or perhaps you already practice them. But how can you use them to help yourself heal from a chronic illness like IBD? Follow me on a beautiful journey as I touch upon [...]
You ate something and it made you SICK! Food poisoning is no joke, and for anyone with gut issues, the panic that ensues after eating something bad is REAL. If we already have sensitive stomachs, the last thing we need is some bad food ruining our day! Today I'll be sharing with you the FINAL 2 [...]
You ate something and it just didn’t sit well…or worse, it made you SICK! We all experience these moments when we eat something and afterward, we can just tell something just isn’t sitting right. And if we already have sensitive stomachs, the last thing we need is some bad food ruining our day! Food poisoning is [...]
Hi everyone! Linsy here. Today I want to share with you another great question we received from a reader in response to my blog post, The Benefits of Binders, and how, when added to your protocols, they can assist with the negative symptoms of detoxing (or “die-off” symptoms) including itching and hives. If you haven’t [...]
You ate something and it just didn't sit well...or worse, it made you SICK. We all experience these moments when we eat something and afterward, we can just tell something just isn't sitting right. Food poisoning is no joke, but for IBD patients especially (or anyone with gut issues) the panic that ensues after eating [...]
Are you struggling with taking anti-pathogens or detoxing? Maybe you're finding it a challenge to take anti-pathogens because it causes more negative symptoms? Today I want to talk to you about "binders" and how, when added to your protocols, they can assist with the negative symptoms of detoxing (or "die-off" symptoms). But first, let's start [...]
How my Chaga journey began…. My interest in Chaga really peaked when my physician mentioned its benefits for Ulcerative Colitis during one of my office visits. He stated that new research has shown that Chaga can help induce remission in Ulcerative Colitis patients and helps in healing other IBD conditions! I take it daily now [...]
Okay, so you want to heal naturally...but you keep reacting to the natural healing supplements you're taking! It's frustrating, counteractive, discouraging - and if you resonate with this, I'm preaching to the choir! If you've seen my video with Jini, you'll remember I call myself the “Herx queen” because I reacted to just about everything!! [...]
Is it wise to begin an anti-pathogen treatment in the midst of a flare up? In this video Linsy answers a fantastic reader question we received in response to Linsy's recent blog post, Anti-Pathogen Treatment: The Fundamental Way to Heal Your Gut! The question is: "Hi Linsy. Great blog post. I have a question about [...]
Hello everyone! Linsy here with the SIXTH and FINAL hack which has helped me through a flare up. If you haven't seen the previous videos, here are HACK #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. Links mentioned in video: 2:28 - Absorb Plus 4:27 - Low-residue foods 4:44 - Info on Elemental & Half-Elemental Diets: Elemental [...]
One of our readers recently wrote in regarding their experience using BPC-157: "I took it for 3 months and thought it was useless. A few weeks afterward, I realized it really was that game-changer. In addition to the cessation of pain and spasms, my hair started coming back (autoimmune loss of hair). I was shocked. [...]
Anti-Pathogen Treatment to Heal Your Gut Here at LTYG, we refer to anti-pathogens a lot! But what exactly are these, and what do they do? Today I want to give some clarity surrounding anti-pathogens, as well as tips on how these should be taken. An anti-pathogen is any drug or supplement that counters the effects [...]
Hello everyone! Linsy here with another video on what to do during a flare up of symptoms. This video is the FIFTH hack of SIX which has helped me through a flare up. Stay tuned for 1 more, and thanks for sticking with me this far! :) If you haven't seen the previous videos, here [...]
Hello everyone! Linsy here with another video on what to do during a flare up of symptoms. This video is the FOURTH hack of SIX which has helped me through a flare up. Stay tuned for 2 more! If you haven't seen the previous videos, here are HACK #1, HACK #2, and HACK #3. [...]
Fresh-faced, dewy makeup looks are trending all over social media, but what if you're dealing with skin problems like acne, rosacea, eczema, etc.? These makeup trends can help you achieve the look that you want, but what about achieving truly clear, glowing, and healthy skin naturally - from the inside out? Learn how to improve [...]
Hello everyone! Linsy here with another video on what to do during a flare up of symptoms. This video is the THIRD hack of SIX which has helped me through a flare up. Stay tuned for 3 more! If you haven't seen the FIRST hack, here is the video so you can watch it BEFORE [...]
If you read my blog post on Letting Go of Revenge & Moving into Love/Acceptance, you were introduced to an awesome video by Iyanla Vanzant being interviewed by Jessica Ortner. I wanted to dive a bit further into the awesome insight Iyanla offered, as putting these points into practice (especially for IBD patients) can be [...]
You want to take care of your gut, and probiotics are a fantastic way to start...but STARTING is the problem! How do you determine which strains are best for you? If it's your first time taking probiotics, Jini recommends you start with an infant species of bacteria called B. infantis, then gradually work your way [...]
Hello everyone! Linsy from LTYG here. Because we get a LOT of questions from our readers regarding what to do when in a flare up of symptoms, during the next several weeks I’ll be sharing 6 hacks which have helped me get through a flare up. These tips come from my personal experience, and they [...]
Hi everyone! Savannah here, and today I'd like to share a fish broth recipe PLUS a seafood risotto recipe I made using the broth. If you're a seafood lover, or you find you tolerate fish better than beef, chicken, etc., or you just want some more variety to your broths... then this recipe is for [...]
I recently watched a powerful video by Iyanla Vanzant as she was being interviewed by Jessica Ortner. I sat through the whole video, took notes, and I was impressed as usual by this powerful woman! I wanted to share what I learned with you today. Letting Go of Revenge & Moving into Love/Acceptance Iyanla reminded [...]
Hello everyone! Linsy from LTYG here. We get a LOT of questions from our readers regarding what to do when in a flare up of symptoms! So, during the next several weeks I’ll be sharing 6 hacks which have helped me get through a flare up. These tips come from my personal experience, and they [...]
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED (2/25). Stay tuned for future giveaways! Listen to Your Gut GIVEAWAY! We are giving away this Vagus Nerve & Neck Release - Guided Connection to 5 lucky LTYG blog readers! We are looking for feedback on this guided meditation, so who better to ask than YOU?? If chosen as a winner, [...]
Many of us are stuck in cold, damp places during this time of year. Even if you are currently in a warm climate, you may wonder why, when the climate shifts, you feel a shift in your body as well - with your IBD and other symptoms. Ever wonder why your symptoms get worse during [...]
Hi everyone! Linsy here again, and today I want to show you 3 ways to detox your life moving into 2021. I'll tell you how to get back in action this month, and how to prep for a healthy new year! I'll also share some tips from Jini's guide, How to Create a Healing Environment. [...]
Have you ever wondered why "X" symptom keeps happening? What is your body is trying to tell you by these recurring issues? In this post, I want to share with you some extremely helpful tools you can use to get to the ROOT of the issue. Acupressure Tapping As I went through the different stages [...]
Join Jini and me (her assistant Savannah) as we discuss the ways you can use Wild Oregano Oil as a powerful anti-pathogen, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and more! This video was shot on-location at Jini's barn, so she can show us how she uses Wild Oregano Oil (WOO) on her herd of 11 horses - as [...]
We recently received a question from a reader which we wanted to address here on the blog - as it's a good one! The question was whether honey is elemental (monosaccharide only), and if it can be used when on a fully elemental diet. Well, the answer is actually...NO! When taking a look at a comprehensive [...]
Hi everyone! It’s Linsy from LTYG. Being involved in natural healing can sometimes mean taking a LOT of supplements. If you know - you know!! And if you've already read Jini's post on how to navigate around confusing supplement schedules, you know there can be a lot to remember. When do you take which supplements? [...]
Here's another gut-friendly recipe for you! This egg salad, which I slightly modified from The Real Simple Good Life's recipe, is quick, easy, and very nutritious! The best part? It's also Paleo, Keto, Gluten-free, and completely dairy-free! There is there is no mayo in this recipe, which can be a trigger for IBD people, but [...]
My Journey to Healing Ulcerative Colitis My name is Linsy, and this is my story of living with IBD and finding my way to healing. Everyone’s journey is unique, so I wanted to share mine, what helped me, and my story of natural healing with Jini’s protocols... Linsy's Story I had struggled with Ulcerative Colitis [...]
Who is in the mood for a bit of gut-friendly beef stir-fry? Although stir-fry meals are jam-packed with flavor, oftentimes the ingredients are not so easy to digest. So, I created this gut-friendly version for you. This recipe is super delicious and very easy to make. Some added bonuses? It's made without soy or gluten, [...]
Sometimes we're just in the mood for a pie, am I right? How about a warm, savory pie that is gluten-free and gut-friendly? Not only is this recipe okay for sensitive tummies, but it’s soft and full of flaky goodness. It really just hits the spot! Sweet pies are great, don't get me wrong...but sometimes [...]
At Listen to Your Gut, we're very aware of the current health concerns surrounding shipping and receiving of packages during this COVID-19 health scare. I'll be completely honest with you - any packages I've received lately have undergone an immediate disinfecting spray-down, followed by a thorough hand-wash after handling/recycling each one! Call it taking preventative [...]
As mentioned in the Health Benefits of Broths blog post, if you've read the IBD Remission Diet then you know Jini strongly advocates that people drink meat and vegetable broths in between the Absorb Plus shakes on the Diet - mostly due to the amazing health benefits of homemade bone broths, but also to alternate [...]
I came across this fascinating article by ScienceMag.org surrounding how gut microbes were observed having the ability to control fear in lab mice, and I had to share... Chemicals released by bacteria may help gut control the brain, mouse study suggests "Chemicals released by bacteria in the gut seem to influence how mice recover from [...]
Savannah here (Jini's assistant) with a very important message from Jini as she heads off on her next adventure! Jini asked me to post her letter, since you'll be hearing a lot more from me over the next few months... We all know how much Jini stresses the importance of balancing the mind/body/spirit to come [...]
If you have been following Jini for some time, then you know she is a strong advocate for getting into dialogue with your body to encourage your healing process - which is why we love the below feedback we recently received from a reader in Belfast, Northern Ireland! This is a perfect example of combining [...]
We finally have an elemental diet shake (that Jini helped formulate) available in our Australian LTYG Shoppe for all of our lovely Australian and New Zealand readers. It's called ElementGold and it has FSMP approval - so you might be able to get it covered under your health insurance plan. Your doctor can also order [...]
We often receive feedback from readers (like the ones below) that outline how they've effectively combined Jini's protocols with other therapies, supplements or healing methods that their gut led them to. As Jini says repeatedly, "Listen to your gut! Tune into your own body's wisdom; your body knows everything you need to come into wholeness." [...]
Whether it be relationships, healing, self-love - are you willing to commit? Are you willing to step out of the "magic pill paradigm," and instead listen to what your body is saying? What message is your body trying to tell you? Join Jini Patel Thompson and Dane Johnson as they get into higher-level healing (80/20 [...]
Hi all - Jini's assistant Savannah here! Every day we receive questions from our readers surrounding various topics throughout both the blog and site, but every once in a while we get a question so GREAT we are prompted to address it on the LTYG blog for others who may be wondering the same thing. [...]
You may have read our previous blog post about Qu Biologics (Qu), a Canadian biopharmaceutical company which has been conducting an experiment to treat immune-related diseases such as cancer and Crohn's disease. Unlike current Crohn's treatments which suppress immune functions, dealing only with symptoms but not the actual underlying cause, Qu's treatment restores the innate [...]
Jini and I decided to post this email from a reader, as it is a great example of taking back control of your health and propelling your healing journey forward. S.G. decided she wanted to take her life back, and she utilized Jini's healing guides, books and protocols to empower herself with the knowledge and [...]
Jini's assistant Savannah here -- you may have already heard, but Absorb Plus has gone VEGAN! Many of you have been waiting a LONG time for this (I know), and I am excited to announce the time has FINALLY come. If this is news to you, check out Jini's recent blog post and YouTube video. [...]
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 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 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 [...]
