EP 89 Rethinking Gut Health with Dr. Kim Bretz, ND

What if you don’t need more information to solve your gut issues, but rather, you just need a professional to support you? Welcome to another episode of UPLEVEL and another discussion on gut health! Today, Dr. Jenna is joined by a naturopathic doctor who has spent more than 20 years helping people make sense of their gut health. Dr. Kim Bretz isn’t afraid to question trends and focuses on balancing evidence with real clinical experience. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), why gut health issues affect more women, why they’re often dismissed, the danger of food restriction, gut health in midlife, visceral hypersensitivity, and so much more! We delve into the hormonal fluctuations women experience and how they affect GI symptoms before discussing the nervous system and gut-brain interaction. Dr. Bretz also discusses how gut health disorders are diagnosed and the nocebo effect in gut health and DGBIs. Our guest shares some solutions to gut issues that can be put into place and tells us where she usually starts with patients experiencing gut problems. Finally, you’ll be reminded of the importance of hiring a professional to help with gut health issues. To hear all this and even be inspired to strive for food freedom, be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode:A warm welcome to today’s guest, Dr. Kim Bretz. What disorders of gut-brain interaction are and why it’s important to understand. Why gut health issues are often dismissed, especially for women. The danger of food restriction and how it shows up in gut disorders. What happens to digestion and gut health in midlife: visceral hypersensitivity. The connection between a woman’s hormones and their gut health. Dr. Bretz touches on how the nervous system comes into play in gut health. The danger of gut health misinformation and demonizing food groups. A breakdown of the Rome Criteria and how it has changed.The nocebo effect and how we can avoid fear surrounding food because of it. Dr. Bretz shares some solutions for gut health issues with listeners. The danger of DIY gut health and why hiring a professional is imperative. A reminder that gut health shouldn’t be that hard: food freedom. Dr. Bretz answers some of Dr. Jenna’s rapid-fire gut health questions. What the gut has taught our guest about the human body. The main takeaway of today’s episode, according to Dr. Bretz.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Kim BretzDr. Kim Bretz on LinkedInDr. Kim Bretz on InstagramDr. Kim Bretz on FacebookUPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi