#digestive-health
50 episodes
#5452: Why Fasting Makes Bile Reflux Worse
Stomach bug recovery advice is being retired — and if you've had your gallbladder out, fasting hits differently.
#5121: Measuring Bloating: Photos, Tape, and What's Normal
Is your bloating normal? One man's quest to document abdominal distension reveals what doctors actually know — and don't.
#5029: How Much Tuna Is Actually Safe to Eat?
We break down the science of mercury in tuna, the real symptoms of toxicity, and whether canned fish can actually hurt you.
#5010: Why Vegetables Beat Fruit and Supplements
Vegetables do things fruit and supplements can't — from gut microbiome diversity to triggering your body's own antioxidant systems.
#4812: Does Gatorade Actually Hydrate Better Than Water?
The science, the lawsuit, and why it might actually work for a post-surgery gut.
#4796: How to Measure for Clothes That Actually Fit
The right measurements, fabric stretch, and whether AI try-on tools finally work for online shopping.
#4093: Blood Pressure, Kidneys & Gout: The Hidden Loop
How hypertension, kidney damage, and uric acid form a three-way feedback loop — and what to do about it.
#4091: When Water Hurts: Hydration Without the Pain
What to drink when water itself causes bloating and discomfort. Kidney-friendly options for post-surgery hydration.
#4023: Fueling Your Body Without a Gallbladder
How to eat big, protein-heavy meals when your body can't handle fat — without the bloating.
#3759: Drug Interaction Alerts: Why Doctors Ignore 90% of Warnings
Why do doctors override 90% of drug interaction alerts? The gap between database warnings and clinical judgment, explained.
#3701: Constant Bile Drip: Is It Harmful After Gallbladder Removal?
Does constant bile exposure after cholecystectomy cause chronic inflammation? We examine the evidence.
#3699: Beyond Ox Bile: Post-Gallbladder Bloating Solutions
Bile acid binders, ginger, and strain-specific probiotics for post-cholecystectomy bloating — beyond the usual supplements.
#3695: Ox Bile vs Enzymes After Gallbladder Removal
Which supplement actually helps fat digestion after gallbladder removal? The mechanism matters more than you think.
#3675: Leaky Gut: Real Biology vs. Internet Hype
Separating the clinical reality of intestinal permeability from the wellness industry's universal explanation.
#3650: When Eating Hurts: ARFID & Post-Gallbladder Survival
Strategies for making peace with food when eating leads to pain, bloating, and fear.
#3647: Redesigning Your Day Around Unpredictable Energy
How occupational therapists help people with ADHD, chronic fatigue, and other conditions work with their energy instead of fighting it.
#3639: How to Wean Your Baby from Breastfeeding to Solids
Practical guidance on transitioning from breast milk to cow's milk, portion sizes, hydration, and food rotation for babies around 12 months.
#3636: What to Do When Baby Eats Poop
A pediatric health expert breaks down the real risks and the correct cleaning protocol for when a baby ingests their own stool.
#3635: Surfing, Cycling, and Ironman After Organ Removal
Pro surfer Lakey Peterson won a Championship Tour event after gallbladder surgery. What her recovery teaches about adapting.
#3604: The Bile Balancing Act After Gallbladder Surgery
Managing bile reflux and fat digestion after gallbladder removal – why the standard treatments often pull in opposite directions.
#3592: Can Gallbladder Surgery Damage Your Vagus Nerve?
Bloating after water? Why some patients blame nerve damage from gallbladder surgery, and what you can do about it.
#3531: Lean Protein After Gallbladder Surgery
A practical guide to meats, fish, and dairy that deliver protein without overwhelming your digestive system post-surgery.
#3526: How to Eat After Gallbladder Surgery
A practical guide to eating right after gallbladder removal, especially if you're on Vyvanse.
#3525: Can Drugs Target the Gut Without Fogging the Brain?
Why amitriptyline knocks you out—and what's being designed to avoid that.