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The Turd Nerds is an integrative gastroenterology podcast. Drs. Rebecca Sand, Ami Kapadia and Ilana Gurevich tackle complex digestive topics, spanning IBS, Celiac, parasites, SIBO, biofilms, the gut-brain connection and more.
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#91: What’s New in SIBO? The Latest Research from DDW with Dr. Allison Siebecker (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Turd Nerds , Dr. Ilana Gurevich and Dr. Rebecca Sand sit down with Dr. Allison Siebecker , one of the leading voices in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), to break down some of the most exciting new SIBO research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). From emerging treatments for intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO) to new ways of making rifaximin more effective, Allison walks us through what may be coming next in SIBO treatment—and what clinicians can pot
#90 - When Acne Isn't Hormonal: The Hidden Gut Causes of Chronic Acne (opens the original)
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Can acne start in the gut? In this episode of The Turd Nerds, we're joined once again by Dr. Megan Larravey for a fascinating case-based discussion exploring the connection between chronic acne, gut health, H. pylori, dysbiosis, and inflammation. We walk through the case of a woman in her 30s who developed persistent cystic acne despite eating a clean diet, using clean skincare products, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and trying many conventional and natural treatment approaches. With no o
#89 - The Gut-Skin Connection: What We've Been Missing (opens the original)
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Why Acne Isn't Just a Skin Problem: The Gut-Skin Connection What if your acne, eczema, rosacea, or chronic skin condition isn't actually starting in your skin? In this episode of The Turd Nerds, we're joined by naturopathic physician and acupuncturist Megan Larivee for a deep dive into the fascinating world of the gut-skin axis. We explore why the skin is much more than a protective barrier—it's actually the body's largest immune organ. From the skin microbiome and immune signaling to leaky gut,
#88 - The Gallbladder Recovery Toolkit (opens the original)
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What can you actually do to support gallbladder health—before or after gallbladder removal? In Part 3 of our Gallbladder Series, we move from theory into practice. After exploring the relationship between the gallbladder, microbiome, hormones, and bile acids in Parts 1 and 2, we discuss the clinical tools, supplements, dietary strategies, and testing considerations we use to support patients with gallbladder dysfunction, bile acid disorders, and post-cholecystectomy symptoms. We explore why some
#87 – The Hormone Organ Nobody Talks About (opens the original)
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Most people think gallbladder disease is all about gallstones. But what if the real story is hormones? In Part 2 of our Gallbladder Series, we take a deep dive into the fascinating relationship between estrogen, progesterone, menopause, the microbiome, and gallbladder function. We explore why women are significantly more likely to develop gallbladder disease, why perimenopause may be a perfect storm for biliary dysfunction, and how both high and low estrogen states can increase gallbladder risk.
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