How Microplastic Affects Your Body and Gut and What You Can Do In this episode of the Listen To Your Gut podcast, I spoke with probiotic pioneer Natasha Trenev about a deeply concerning topic: microplastic particles in the human body and their effect on our health. We've talked about many issues over the years, but [...]
All the Dirt on Soil-Based Organisms — Why They’re Not Real Probiotics This blog post is based on a podcast episode featuring Jini Patel Thompson, international best-selling author and founder of Listen To Your Gut, and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren probiotics. In their discussion, they explore the dangers of soil-based organisms (SBOs) and why [...]
Hair Mineral Analysis Test: Prevention at Its Best Join me for this insightful podcast episode with Jill Norris, RN, as we dive into the results of my own Hair Mineral Analysis Test (HMAT). Jill shares her experience helping thousands of clients over the past 3 years and explains how the minerals stored in our hair [...]
How My 82-Year-Old Relative Safely Prepped for a Colonoscopy Using Natural Alternatives One of my family members, who is a doctor, decided to undergo a colonoscopy at age 82 to screen for colon cancer. However, he did not want to do the standard medical test prep to clear out his colon, prior to the colonoscopy. [...]
My dear friend - EMR expert Jeromy Johnson - is a hot springs connoisseur. He has visited health spas all over the world and I asked him for his list of the best hot springs in California. Keep in mind, we are not talking about the best resorts; we are talking about places you can [...]
Commonly Asked Questions About Gut Health, Autism, Probiotics, And Natural Remedies for Digestive Disorders Q&A on your top questions about gut health, natural remedies, probiotic dosing and tolerance, how to handle skin tags and fistulas, how to have the courage to wean off meds, how to stop colonic bleeding and diarrhea, and so much more! [...]
Hello! Linsy here from LTYG, ready to answer another reader question this week about the side effects of using Bentonite Clay! I love receiving your great questions. Your comments and questions also help other LTYG readers who may experience similar issues or have similar questions. So thank you! Since I published my blog on [...]
So, you've successfully completed an elemental diet, but what comes next? Transitioning to regular eating can be a crucial phase in your digestive health journey. In a recent Q&A live stream on YouTube, I share my insights and practical tips on how to navigate this phase effectively. Gradual Reintroduction: I emphasize the importance of a [...]
I received this powerful story from one of my long-time readers and she gave me permission to share it with you. She got a parasite infection in Mexico, that affected her body and took down her health. How I Contracted Parasite Infection in Mexico "We bought a condo (our refuge in crazy times) in Baja [...]
In this webinar hosted by Amrita Nutrition in the UK, Natasha Trenev (founder of Natren probiotics) and I present some insider details and tips on implementing Jini's Wild Oregano Oil Protocol to eradicate gut infection. We also answer top questions from our readers regarding natural gut healing protocols. Practitioners Bring Their Tough Patient Questions Then [...]
Introduction Absorb Plus, a unique nutritional shake, has a story that begins with a mission to help people. Learn about the journey of its creation and how it came to be. Creating Absorb Plus: A Labor of Love No Existing Solution: Absorb Plus came into existence because there wasn't a similar product available in the [...]
Chronic Illness and Health Saboteurs In this LTYG Podcast, I talk with Chiropractor and Functional Nutritionist Dr. Thomas Kutchenbrod about the common ways he sees his clients sabotage their own healing. We understand what are the top health saboteurs that are impacting your healing journey from chronic gut disorders. We discuss the most common patterns [...]
For those of you who enjoyed my podcast with functional medicine practitioner, Jenni Berman, you can get more of both of us in this episode where she interviews me! How Healing is a Shift in Perspective We get into a whole variety of topics, like family dynamics around illness, often unknown triggers for food allergy, [...]
All About My Personal Journey Battling Mold Exposure Have you ever been exposed to mold? Or have you been dealing with chronic mold symptoms? I wanted to share my journey with mold because of how much of an impact it had on my Ulcerative Colitis journey. The deeper I delved into this, I saw how [...]
Wild Oregano Oil has gained popularity for its potential health benefits and we at LTYG LOVE it! But how can you make the most of this natural remedy? How did I use it when treating my Ulcerative Colitis, especially since I was so hypersensitive to every new supplement? In a recent Q&A livestream on YouTube, [...]
Have you ever wondered how long to stay on the elemental diet? Are you struggling to stay on it even for a few weeks? Here's everything you need to know from my own elemental diet experience. In a recent Q&A live stream on Instagram, I shared my personal experience with the elemental diet, shedding light [...]
In this article, we will discuss elemental diets and how to find the perfect elemental shake for your unique body. What Are Elemental Diets? Elemental diets are all about giving your body the nutrients it needs in an easy-to-absorb form, especially if you're struggling with digestion or nutrient absorption. They're like the ultimate fast-track to [...]
Did You Know THIS About Kombucha? “The Kombucha is not a mushroom, but several yeasts living symbiotically with several bacteria. But we have little idea of what it is, no idea what its side effects are. And no doubt that it can become contaminated by spores in the air. You could kill yourself or your [...]
Must I do an Exclusive Elemental Diet? This is Part 3 of my Elemental Diet Series. I outline your options for the different ways you can use an elemental diet to facilitate bowel rest, gut healing, and a microbiome reset. I tell you when it's best to go on a 100% exclusively elemental diet (pre-digested [...]
Herbs In ColonEaze~Move Each of the herbs in ColonEaze~Move provides a gentle, mild laxative effect. But they also support the liver, kidneys, spleen, gallbladder and detoxification pathways. When you're treating the cause of constipation, you don't just want to use herbs that stimulate a bowel movement. You want to look at why the body is [...]
Healing your body by listening to your gut In this fascinating interview with Jini Patel Thompson, founder of Listen to Your Gut and author of multiple books, host Vai Kumar uncovers lots of impactful information about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's, Colitis, Diverticulitis, and IBS). A very personal topic to both guest and host, this episode [...]
Elemental Diet for Gut Issues! In this video - or read the text below - we're going to talk about the purpose, effectiveness and applications of an elemental diet in restoring a damaged gut to good health. This is Part 2 of my Top Elemental Diet FAQs. For Part 1, click here where I answer [...]
The Only Elemental Diet Guide You Will Need! Embarking on an elemental diet can be transformative, but questions often arise about tolerances and healing processes. Let's explore insights from a recent video I released on YouTube, where I answered my TOP reader questions about the Elemental Diet. Check out the video below: Frequently Asked Questions [...]
In this podcast, health coach and yoga teacher Cate Stillman interviews me after she discovered my work during a search for help with scar tissue protocols and adhesions. So a lot of the podcast is us discussing my protocols for reducing or dissolving scar tissue, and why surgery is not usually the solution. But we [...]
Personal Health Support and Legal Boundaries You likely already know that I am not legally able to give personal health advice - I am not a licensed healthcare professional - I am simply a layperson, a journalist, sharing my personal journey and opinion ;) However, of course I understand how valuable it can be to [...]
Listen to Your Body Did I have lymphoma, or did I not? Does an official medical diagnosis even matter? Serious transformation becomes possible when we choose to view our symptoms as messages from our body; our deeper wisdom, our higher self, our subconscious. My body is speaking to me... what is it saying? When we [...]
Is bentonite clay a beneficial substance? Is it good for detoxing the body, addressing diarrhea, chelating heavy metals? Or does it cause a heavy metal problem? One of my readers asked this question after reading my research post on Bentonite Clay for gut problems: "I’m hoping you can clarify whether the statements (see below snippet) [...]
This reader's experience shows why it is absolutely crucial to use Jini's Wild Oregano Oil Protocol - or the anti-pathogen treatment of your choice - before, and/or during an elemental diet. "I started the Elemental diet for over 7 weeks. I experienced persistent weight loss and eventually could barely stomach water. I was offered hospitalization [...]
Is there a part of you that doesn't actually want to heal? Join me and Dane Johnson as we explore the roots of self-directed healing, in this excerpt from our latest podcast. "The healing journey is a gift from your higher self to act as a path of growth and development into the fullness and [...]
I am extremely concerned with what's happening around alternative/natural health information on this planet - especially in North America - and wanted to give you all a 'heads up!' so you can be informed and prepared for the extreme health info censorship. Of course, it all started with the big-C rollout. At that time, they [...]
Functional medicine practitioner Jenni Berman joins me for this podcast where we discuss: Leaky gut and gut permeability The gut lining/bacteria penetration Antibody and cytokine reactions leading to autoimmune disease Cortisol's impact on the gut lining, Food sensitivities vs allergies (IgG vs IgE) Jenni discusses the testing recommendations for individuals with autoimmune disease/IBD from a [...]
My latest formulation for Imix, Trace Matrix, contains 70 fulvic ionic trace minerals that are now missing from our soil (thanks to pesticides, herbicides and monocrops). These minerals also used to be present in our water – when our water ran through natural rock and soil, and wasn’t extensively filtered and processed. Thus Trace Matrix [...]
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 [...]
Ready to see RESULTS in your healing journey? Dane Johnson and I have a lively discussion on the deeper healing of Crohn's, IBS, SIBO, diverticulitis, colitis - or ANY long-term chronic illness! Dane calls me the Top G of IBD, which leads us to a funny little detour into Andrew Tate.* Then we do a [...]
Whole Foods To Heal Inflammatory Bowel Disease If you prefer to stick with whole foods to heal inflammatory bowel disease (and your system can tolerate them), or you cannot afford to go on an elemental diet, or pay for the targeted healing supplements for IBD or IBS, then I have a few options for you [...]
Join me for a deep dive into food and intuition with professional chef and food/health intuitive, Gail Blair. Gail tells us how she developed her abilities, and how you can work with muscle testing to assist your intuition. And then we get into discussing food allergy testing accuracy and reliability. Have you ever thought about [...]
More than 80% of U.S. children and adults, aged 6 years and up, have detectable levels of glyphosate in their urine, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those of you who subscribe to Dr. Mercola's newsletter will have already seen his in-depth information on this topic and what we [...]
I am thrilled to announce the LTYG 3rd Edition is now available!! Since the first edition of Listen To Your Gut was published (in 2000) it has become an International Bestseller and I’ve received literally thousands of letters, questions and feedback from readers. Based on your feedback and questions, and due to the continual stream [...]
Do colonoscopies contribute to Parkinson's? I was sent this information by one of my readers, Susan, who has been doing quite a bit of research on this topic. I think her findings are interesting and definitely worth keeping an eye on. And perhaps one of you has more information or experience to contribute? I have [...]
Before we get into how to treat/heal scar tissue, it's best if you have a really good understanding of what scar tissue is composed of, the different forms it can take in the body, and how it behaves. In the video below, I ask Mary Cox (physiotherapist) from ClearPassage.com these questions. And she gives us [...]
My father, myself, and my kids all carry the herpes virus (stats show 67% of people under age 50 are infected) and it breaks out on my lips, and around and inside my nose whenever I get short of sleep, or stressed = run down. Remember: healthy food, enough sleep and low stress are cornerstones [...]
Need help for ongoing gut issues? 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 [...]
Here's another useful video from Dr. Alan Mandell where he shows you how to use a banana peel to help whiten your teeth, along with other useful ways banana peels can be used: Also, here's a selection of really useful comments from viewers about how they've used banana peels for splinters and warts and how [...]
If your liver or your lungs need support - perhaps you've got a stubborn cough or mucus problem that just won't go away - you can always use herbal capsules, or tinctures dropped into hot water (my favorite). But you can also use teas made from common grocery ingredients. Here are some easy recipes/teas to [...]
Can you use wild oregano oil for hand foot & mouth disease? The best way I can answer this question from a reader is by telling you a story of my own personal experience with hand, foot, and mouth disease when my son was 2 years old. "Hi! I'm awaiting a Dr appointment for my [...]
Join me in this video as I speak with Dr. Roy & Debbie Steinbock on the challenges and solutions for elemental diet success. Roy & Debbie have been prescribing and supporting thousands of clients through an elemental diet for over 15 years. They have tons of experience dealing with all the challenges people face and [...]
We often get this question - which version of Absorb Plus elemental shake should I use? Absorb Plus is an amazingly delicious, elemental diet shake comprised of the highest quality, natural, elemental (pre-digested) ingredients. Formulated by Jini Patel Thompson, Absorb Plus can be used for many purposes - allergy testing, clearing intestinal obstruction, bowel rest [...]
So I've seen a lot of orders come through the LTYG Shoppe, where people are buying BOTH ColonEaze~Firm and ColonEaze~Move. This is really puzzling to me, or perhaps more people than I realize have spastic colon...? I also wonder if y'all are confused about which one to use - perhaps I haven't explained it well [...]
My father was having some odd upper GI symptoms for a few months. Compared to the journey I had (severe Ulcerative Colitis), he had relatively a healthy gut for most of his life. So we knew something was up! I looked into the mind-body component of course, and different supplements, but he had decided he [...]
Have you struggled with thyroid issues? Do you suspect your hormones are out of balance? Do you do too much, have poor boundaries around your time and energy, and run your adrenals like a beat horse? We started this discussion with me asking Dr. Scott Tyler ND to tell us what's in his personal medicine [...]
