9: Leaky Gut, Heartburn, & Digestion

In this episode, I welcome special guest Steve Wright from SCDLifestyle.com to talk about all things digestion.Steve is the co-creator of SCD Lifestyle and the Solving Leaky Gut System. He is a featured contributor for Wellness Media, and has worked with hundreds of people to help them improve digestive health. SCDLifestyle.com helps readers find answers to problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion, Heartburn, Ulcerative Colitis, and other digestive problems.How Leaky Gut Effects DigestionIn this episode we talk about finding real solutions for digestive problems and how to know what your body needs to improve digestion. Steve shares why conventional treatments often don’t work and how sometimes the “cure” can be like throwing fuel on the fire.He shares the two supplements that often make a night and day difference for digestive health and tells his own story of recovery.Steve talks about three things you must do everyday for optimal health and gives practical tips that you can do to give your family better health everyday.Notes From This Episode2:02- Steve’s own health problems2:52- Why his family called him “the gas man”4:07- Why Steve got in trouble with his boxx4:37- The pivotal moment for him5:37- How he got in to health education6:35- The Leaky Gut- Is Poop Leaking in to the body6:52- The small intestine is only one cell thick7:55- How food and toxins can escape into the body8:52- What causes heartburn and indigestion11:22- Why antacids and PPIs are dangerous12:37- The underlying causes of stomach problems and how to find your cause13:22- Two Supplements to help increase stomach acid14:31- The supplement turned his life around.15:33- Other symptoms that can be caused by digestive problems (skin problems, fatigue, etc)16:00- How every disease can be traced back to the gut16:16- How intestinal permeability (leaky gut) leads to disease18:22- How gut problems manifest differently in different people19:22- What causes diarrhea20:00- The fastest way to stop diarrhea20:42- Why you might not be absorbing your food21:10- What causes constipation21:20- How gut infections lead to constipation and diarrhea22:02- How to poop more easily22:32- The hormonal component of digestion23:22- Three things you MUST do everyday24:03- The major factors that harm gut health24:32- Why stress is so important24:30- The triggers of leaky gut25:02- Head injuries and gut health25:32- SIBO25:52- Two things to improve gut health fast26:52- Things to do to help your gut- paleo autoimmune diet27:22- One reason to binge on gluten29:22- Another reason to eat healthy fats30:07- Tips to help kids with digestive issues30:52- Interesting study about feeding kids candy32:37- The advice he wishes he’d gotten33:22- One action step to take now24:55- Resources he likesResources We MentionedBook: Why Stomach Acid is Good for You by Jonathan WrightSupplement: