Gut Feelings: Understanding IBS and Leaky Gut

Homeopathy At Home with Melissa

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The gut is far more than just a food processor—it's intimately connected to our emotional well-being, nervous system function, and overall health. In this revealing conversation, Melissa and Bri unpack the complex relationship between our minds and digestive systems, offering insights that conventional medicine often overlooks.
The hosts dive deep into the world of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut syndrome. What makes this episode particularly valuable is the exploration of how our nervous system directly influences digestive function. The hosts explain how oversensitive nerve endings in the digestive tract can transform normal digestive processes into painful experiences, and why childhood emotional trauma often manifests as adult gut problems. The homeopathic approach shines here as Melissa and Bri detail specific remedies that address both physical and emotional aspects of digestive disorders. Listeners will discover targeted solutions that address root causes rather than just symptoms. Whether you've struggled with digestive issues for years or simply want to understand the fascinating gut-brain connection better, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical tools to support your journey toward true gut health. Your body is communicating—are you ready to listen?

Content credit: Information adapted from The Mayo Clinic: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Information adapted from Dr Josh Axe Leaky Gut, How to Improve Gut Health Naturally, Most Common IBS Symptoms and What You Can Do About Them, Do I have SIBO Symptoms? Here is ALL You Need To Know! , Natural Treatment Plan for Celiac Disease Symptoms, Colon Cancer Symptoms and The Prevention Diet, 4 Steps to Overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Information adapted from The National Library of Medicine: Leaky Gut as a Danger Signal for Autoimmune , The Intestinal Barrier and Current Techniques for the Assessment of Gut Permeability, Progression of intestinal permeability changes and alpha-synuclein expression in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease, Leaky gut: mechanisms, measurement and clinical implications in humans, Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity: An Intricate Balance in Individuals Health and Diseased State

Information adapted from Science Direct: Potential mechanisms for the emerging link between obesity and increased intestinal permeability

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Fan Mail Question (00:00:00)

2. Understanding IBS: Symptoms and Causes (00:05:18)

3. Nervous System's Role in Digestive Issues (00:11:11)

4. Mental-Emotional Connections to IBS (00:17:27)

5. Key Homeopathic Remedies for IBS (00:20:50)

6. What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome? (00:37:59)

7. Leaky Gut Symptoms and Treatment (00:41:46)