EPISODE · May 31, 2024 · 36 MIN
Episode 9: Why stool testing IS a valuable tool
from Resolve IBS and IBD Naturally · host Courtney Cowie NTP, FDN-P
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I discuss: (1:45) Why a high quality functional stool test is a non-negotiable for the clients I work with who struggle with IBS and IBD symptoms (4:30) The limits of functional stool testing (6:10) The strengths of functional stool testing and why it is important to correlate the data to client symptoms and to other functional testing (10:40) Insufficiency dysbiosis versus inflammatory dysbiosis (13:35) A good functional stool test will give clues on digestive function (15:00) The inflammatory markers on functional stool testing and what they can tell us about root causes (18:03) Why I always run a functional stool test before I recommend stomach acid to a client (20:20) Why it’s not a good idea to only run one functional test (22:20) Two client case examples where running a functional stool test connected the dots on missing information we needed to make progressLink to my websiteLink to my free guideDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healingLink to a free 30 minute Gut Check CallLink to my websiteDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss: (1:45) Why a high quality functional stool test is a non-negotiable for the clients I work with who struggle with IBS and IBD symptoms (4:30) The limits of functional stool testing (6:10) The strengths of functional stool testing and why it is important to correlate the data to client symptoms and to other functional testing (10:40) Insufficiency dysbiosis versus inflammatory dysbiosis (13:35) A good functional stool test will give clues on dige...
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