Bendy Belly Trouble with Lisa Sherman

In this episode of Zebra Talks, Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Lisa Sherman, a licensed acupuncturist with expertise in functional medicine and molecular biology, to discuss digestive issues among people with hypermobility syndromes. They delve into the prevalence of gastrointestinal problems like dysmotility, microbial dysbiosis, and structural droopiness that hypermobile individuals often face. Lisa offers insights on contributing factors such as the autonomic nervous system and mast cell activation, and shares practical advice for lifestyle changes, nutritional strategies, and supplements that can help manage these conditions. The episode highlights the importance of mindful eating, movement practices, and vagus nerve activation for improving gut health in hypermobile individuals.   Highlights of this episode include: 00:35 Meet Lisa Sherman: Expert on Bendy Bellies 01:39 Understanding Digestive Issues in Hypermobile People 02:56 Prevalence and Impact of GI Issues 04:00 Common GI Conditions in the Bendy Population 07:03 Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDS) 08:54 The Role of the Nervous System in Digestion 11:14 Hypermobile Gut and Hypomotility 18:19 Testing and Treating Gut Motility Issues 28:54 The Bendy, Itchy, and Dizzy Trifecta 37:57 Understanding Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders 39:24 Practical Tips for Gut Health 43:44 The Importance of Protein and Collagen 49:15 Navigating Histamine and FODMAPs 56:47 Supplements and Prokinetics 01:04:15 Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Lifestyle Changes 01:08:53 Research and Future Directions 01:10:25 Conclusion and Contact Information