Just a reminder that now that it's wintertime, you really do want to make sure you and your family are taking daily vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), and perhaps you also would benefit from Cod Liver Oil. Unless you get a minimum of 20 minutes full exposure (with all surfaces of your skin exposed - face, arms, [...]
I've had some interesting discussions with people about why I don't formulate products that contain whole-food vitamins. And they also mistakenly believe that products like Absorb Plus contain synthetic vitamins or minerals - because if vitamins are not whole-food, then they must be synthetic. First of all, minerals are rarely (if ever) synthetic because they [...]
Well I have to say, I never thought I'd be writing this post... as you know, I discontinued carrying Mini-Minerals Bone Support in the LTYG Shoppe because I strongly suspected it did not meet its label claims. However, I have since been inundated with emails from readers all saying some version of this: "I know [...]
Our Herbal Tea section at the Shoppe includes a number of my favorites - here's what we carry and why I like each of them and/or how I use them: Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Tea (Caffeine-Free) This tea contains slippery elm and marshmallow root; two herbs that are soothing and healing for the gut lining. [...]
I first heard about atom-sized minerals back in 2006 - also called angstrom, picometer, or nano-sized minerals. As soon as most of us hear the words nano or nanoparticle, we get worried. It sounds so high tech - how can it be safe, or have a proven record of safety? However, when I looked at [...]
Over the years, hundreds of pregnant or nursing women (with some form of IBD or IBS) have written in asking me what is safe for them to take. Did you know that this topic is covered in great detail in Chapter 9 of Listen to Your Gut? There are 32 pages devoted to it, in fact! So, [...]
Although we sold the Mini-Minerals line for many years and I used it myself with good results, I also wondered why other products - like the Angstrom line and Dr. Carolyn Dean's line - tasted so much stronger. These other nano/angstrom/picometer/atom-sized minerals had an actual taste, whereas the Mini-Minerals line (Bone Support) tasted like water. [...]
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 [...]
I just had to post this account from Jay Baluk (a.k.a. The Gut Ninja, and formerly known as CROHNSBOY) who tried Jini's Probiotic Retention Enema. I love Jay because he's SO candid and honest and blunt, and the photo on his post alone is so funny I just had to point you to it! But, WARNING: [...]
We often receive this question from our readers: Should I add oil to my Absorb Plus shakes? What exactly are the benefits? Will it still be considered elemental? Cold-pressed oils are all compatible with the elemental diet, but look for one that is high in omega-3‘s for the anti-inflammatory effect. Most of the fat we [...]
Whether you suffer from Fibromyalgia, you pushed it too hard at the gym, injured yourself, or you've run down your immune system and the latest virus has left you feeling weak and sore, there are a number of natural remedies you can use to relieve your muscle pain or soreness. Here are the most effective [...]
As you may already know, I formulate the Absorb Plus elemental shakes for Imix Nutrition. And those of you who've been with me for a while, know that I periodically upgrade the formula as better ingredients become available, or new research is released. Well, I have recently made some upgrades to the vegan formula (which [...]
The most common question we receive about Wild Oregano Oil is whether or not you can use it along with probiotics - and the answer is yes! However, you'll want to make sure there are at least 2 hours between taking the wild oregano oil and the probiotics. I have compiled some links below to [...]
I want to share some exciting news with y'all, which you may not already know if you do not follow us on Facebook... As of this week, Savannah (my assistant) and I created a private group for the Listen to Your Gut community (both newcomers and long-time readers) to share their experiences, show their support [...]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Notice the date of my post below: 2003. By 2011, Garden of Life had changed their product and the only (direct) soil organism it now contains is Bacillus subtilis - which has been used for over 1000 years by the Japanese to culture natto. So it does have a long history of safety [...]
Whether or not you live with some sort of chronic illness (i.e. a gut disorder), probiotics are still very beneficial for balancing your gut flora! In this interview, Jini Patel Thompson talks with Natasha Trenev - author of 5 books and founder of Natren probiotics - about probiotic usage and dosing for "normal" people (people [...]
When it comes to mineral deficiency, low potassium can cause constipation. There is a constant outflow of potassium from the intestinal muscle cell to the outside of the cell. When blood potassium is low, more potassium leaves the cell. As more potassium flows out of the cell, it makes the cell more resistant to the [...]
For several years now we have been using DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) - both topically and orally - to treat various human conditions such as hemorrhoids, rectal strictures, and intestinal strictures. There are many treatment protocols available throughout my blog and Shoppe. Simply search "DMSO" and you will find information regarding the above conditions, as well [...]
Questions I get on Natural Healing Knowing when to take your supplements and creating a schedule can be confusing. These are questions I get regularly from my readers regarding natural healing: What do you do if some of your supplements are not compatible with each other? How do you figure out when to take all [...]
I was over in England and one of my friends (married with 3 kids) wanted to know which probiotics she should order for her family. She didn’t want to know why or how they worked – and no one has a gut disorder – she just wanted to get her whole family on probiotics. After [...]
This post is just for my awesome Aussie readers... I want to make sure you know about this... For years now, you have been emailing me about the horrendous shipping costs of Absorb Plus to Australia (for those of you not in AU, we're talking $250-$300!) and asking when we will have Absorb Plus elemental [...]
If you've been wanting to try out an elemental or half-elemental diet, or perhaps use an elemental diet for food clearance and allergy testing, now's your chance! We have a whole bunch of Absorb Plus in the Canadian LTYG Shoppe that is on sale at a massive discount: 55% Off - so only CAD$35/tub!* That [...]
I am SO pleased to announce that we've finally been able to bring a whole bunch more of my favorite products/brands into our Canadian LTYG Shoppe! This has been a priority for me for a long time as I have close friends and lots of family here in Canada all asking me, "Can I get [...]
Sometimes we get queries from my readers about changes in some of the natural protein powders and Absorb Plus elemental shakes: They taste different, the texture is different, it's more fluffy, or less fluffy, the color is different, etc. But here's the thing with natural products - the ingredients can vary with the seasons, weather [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Which diet is right for you? Here's a funny story: I was once 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 [...]
UK Retailer for Absorb Plus Exciting times over at Imix Nutrition and I'm very pleased to announce that there is now a store in the UK that is carrying Absorb Plus for sale to both retail clients and health clinics! This is the exact same Absorb Plus elemental shake that you would buy from our [...]
First, let me say a HUGE thank you to the hundreds of you who sat patiently on my Waitlist for this biz-building program for over a year!! Secondly, I am beyond thrilled to announce that the program is finally, completely READY. And yes, as per usual, I'm giving you the opportunity to experience it AND [...]
We have a TON of information spread across a number of pages here at Listen To Your Gut. The easiest and quickest way to find out what you need to know is to visit the "Heal Your Symptoms" section by clicking the link on the navigation bar at the top of any page at the site. [...]
I have read Joseph Mercola's position on magnesium stearate - however I do find it interesting that he only started to speak out against magnesium stearate after he came out with his own supplement line. So it just makes me wonder, is it truly as much of a concern as he proposes, or is it [...]
In case you didn't know already, we are now using Facebook to share offers, coupons, promotions, and other exclusive deals with our social media fans and followers. Are you a FAN yet - this means, have you LIKED us on Facebook? If not, let me give you five reasons why you should head on over [...]
A customer wrote in to ask about the lead warning on supplement labels: "I obtained a bottle of Quercetin by Nutricology because your site recommended this brand. I was shocked to find a label affixed to the bottle proclaiming that it contained lead. Do I need to be concerned about this and is there another [...]
Over the years, I have received countless emails from readers saying, "You seem to have it all - great kids, a successful business, you're making a difference, you love what you're doing," they ask, How do I get your life? I've also been running a business blog for a few years now, and have been [...]
Jini says: I posed this very same question to an MD friend of mine and he assured me that whatever is in your feces has already been carried throughout your body due to absorption via the intestinal wall. Remember, the one of the primary functions of the colon is to re-absorb liquid. So he told [...]
We are thrilled to announce that LTYG now has a store in the UK which carries an elemental shake product called Absorb Element+! Absorb Element+ (or AE+) is almost identical to the US version, Absorb Plus, it just does not contain vanadium or boron – as EU regulations do not permit them in food supplements. Everything [...]
Double YAY as our new LTYG site is finally UP and live!! It has so many new goodies for you, please watch this video where I show you how to find what you need and where all the freebies are (note: If you just want to know how the new LTYG Shoppe works, then skip [...]
I have been working like a DOG on this new site and I am SO excited about it! For those of you who have been frustrated trying to shop (or find things) in our antiquated Holistic Health Shoppe - you are going to go crazy for our brand new state-of-the-art Shoppe! You can also do [...]
You have likely noticed that the new Absorb Plus is certified gluten-free and has a slightly different taste. Some people have emailed to say they like it better, and some have asked me to bring back the old one! While I know that change is stressful - especially when you've come to rely on something [...]
Question: Dr. Mercola recommends avoiding Vitamin A, yet I notice you have Vitamin A in Absorb Plus - why is this? Answer: To quote from Dr. Mercola's article on this topic: "Let’s clarify one thing: It’s the retinoic acid (retinol) form of vitamin A that is problematic. Not beta carotene. Beta carotene is not a [...]
MucosaCalm provides excellent demulcent and mucilage activity for the mucosal lining of the small and large intestine. It is a 100% natural, herbal preparation that is ideal for people with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, then you may benefit from using MucosaCalm: Inflammation [...]
MucosaCalm is a product I formulated for my own use during my healing journey from Crohn's Disease. Nothing existed at the time, with the blend of herbs and supplements that I felt would provide the healing I needed, but also be gentle and well-tolerated. Here is a list of the ingredients in MucosaCalm and how [...]
Absorb Plus was formulated by Jini Patel Thompson, the author of LISTEN TO YOUR GUT: Natural Healing & Dealing With Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Irritable Bowel Syndrome. After a bout of severe intestinal hemorrhaging, Jini's weight dropped to 99 pounds (she's 5'7") and her albumin levels showed she was severely malnourished. After receiving a blood [...]
FissureHeal is a natural, effective alternative to steroid suppositories; helps soothe and heal anal fissures. Jini says: These suppositories contain comfrey – which is a fantastic wound healer. Therefore, they heal anal or rectal fissures amazingly quickly. I’ve used them myself numerous times. Because they’re so long, you can break them into shorter pieces and [...]
As Absorb Plus is a completely elemental (pre-digested) product, it can be used as part of an exclusively elemental diet. Elemental diets are used to stop intestinal bleeding, induce disease remission and heal the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) tract. For more information on following a strictly elemental diet, see Jini Patel Thompson's book, THE IBD REMISSION DIET [...]
We have a customer whose colon had been removed, plus he had short bowel syndrome (where a lot of the small intestine has been removed). Needless to say, getting enough nutrients is a challenge for him. He has used Absorb Plus regularly and ongoing for about 3-4 years now. However, what he found helped was [...]
Many of our customers use Absorb Plus to recover from intestinal bleeding, and iron can trigger or exacerbate intestinal bleeding. This is why it has been left out of the formula - and people can then supplement as needed. Also, depending on the person's size, they will consume anywhere from 3 to 10 shakes per [...]
The Mixed Berry flavor is colored with a natural pink coloring that may be seen in the stool if you're drinking a lot of it or if you're using it as part of an elemental diet. When you're on an elemental diet, your stool is very minimal and only liquid, therefore the natural color passes [...]
We have not had any reports of people's blood pressure increasing from ingesting Absorb Plus. But if you're concerned about it, the best thing would be to check with your doctor - since everyone's condition is different. The sodium level in Absorb Plus is set to provide a balanced profile of electrolytes - since many [...]
