Real Talk with a Pharmacist - What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Your Medications

Do you feel like you’re doing “everything right” and still making minimal to no progress?

Conventional weight loss says to just increase caloric deficit. But there are SO MANY THINGS that can stall out weight loss. Andee and I discuss some common mistakes in tracking your calorie intake. But if you’ve already ruled out “user error” so to speak, what else could be the barrier?

• Inflammation
• Certain “bad” gut bugs absorb more calories
• Elevated cortisol trigger sugar cravings
• Sleep helps you control the “Ghrelin Gremlin”
• Hormones
• and more!

Take a listen in, if you want to see if you can Work Smarter, Not Harder!

It’s TIME! We’re talking about IBS and digestive issues. IBS, SIBO, GERD, bloating, and all things related to the gut. There are reasons things may be off! So we dive in:

What is IBS, REALLY?
What SHOULD your poop look like?
What could be the root cause of IBS?
Some basics to help with digestion
Some reasoning for GERD and heartburn
Discussing the intestines and SIBO
Microbiome, infections, H. Pylori
And so much more!

It’s like a virtual tour through your full digestive tract! What could go wrong, and where, and what can you DO to address it??

YOU  DO  NOT  NEED  TO  SUFFER  FOR  LIFE!
YOU  DO  NOT  NEED  TO  BE  STUCK  ON  A  RESTRICTED  DIET  FOR  LIFE!
THERE  ARE  REASONS  AND  ANSWERS!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventureboundfitnessandnutrition
FB: @TheGutCheckWithKate, @Kate.Cline.RD

I am so honored that Kathy was willing to share her story. Many people are private about their health and wellness journey, so it is exciting that she is willing to open up about her path in hopes of helping others learn: there CAN be answers!

Kathy started with a Symptom Score of 47 (predominantly migraines/headaches, anxiety, and fatigue) and in less than 60 days, we got her down to a beautiful 28!

She came to me frustrated, anxious, in pain. She had no answers from not only her conventional medicine practitioners, but even her Functional Medicine doctor was leaving her feeling hopeless. He had her taking the Everlywell test every 4 months, which created food anxiety with no symptom relief. And they had her on so many supplements she was stretched on money. And they began to say "we can't figure it out, you must have an autoimmune disorder creating these issues - let's go deeper, do yet more labs, and do yet more supplement protocols" 

Instead, we got the RIGHT test for her, and results were nearly instant. 

Here she is, sharing her story of how the Empowered Program has been different from other food sensitivity and functional medicine programs; how the relief of food anxiety has played in her life, and how, overall, she just feels better, is happier, and is able to be more “present” for her family.

What you put on your skin matters – we absorb so much of what we put on our skin, and there are links to cancers, lymph issues, hormone imbalances, and more. The importance of this has really been driven home in the past few months as I’ve been doing an advanced intensive training in hormone health. 

And hormone balance is so, so, so important! Not just for women, though there do tend to be more risk for imbalance, because the female hormone cycles are so complex and intricate, from age to age, as well as month to month. But hormone imbalances have been found in numerous conditions such as various cancers, PCOS, endometriosis, preeclampsia, osteoporosis, PMS, and harsher perimenopausal symptoms. 

Environmental toxins, water pollution, pesticides, and more. Problems with plastics, BPA, perfumes and fragrances, detergents, shampoos, soaps, dry cleaning chemicals, and even bleached female hygiene products… 

So today’s podcast interview is with Angel Baker, who has been on her own learning journey about chemicals and safe skin care and cleaning products! She is a massage therapist who was appalled at what was being used on people by massage therapists, and over the years has cleaned up the products around her, created some of her own products, and teaches regular health tips in her newsletter, Thursday Thoughts. 

So listen in and learn more about what’s going on with the science and the body’s endocrine system, and more.  Check the show notes below for promocodes, and consider treating yourself, or getting a head start on holiday gifts!

CONNECT WITH ANGEL:

• irishangel1982@gmail.com
• Instagram- @dreamangel64
• Facebook- facebook.com/massagetherapywithangel
• Visit my Beautycounter link ( Beautycounter.com/angeliquelennon) and get 20% off your first purchase with promo code CLEANFORALL20- Email me before you place order and will share deal for free shipping as well
• Sign up for Thursday Thoughts newsletter. My goal is to keep you in the loop about my business and inspire wellness!  http://eepurl.com/h4Aagz

DIRECT AFFILIATE LINKS FROM ANGEL

• To The Never List- https://www.beautycounter.com/angeliquelennon?goto=/the-never-list
• To Clean Deo- https://www.beautycounter.com/angeliquelennon?goto=/products
• To sunscreen- https://www.beautycounter.com/angeliquelennon?goto=/products
• All bath & body products (client and personal favorite is charcoal bar) - https://www.beautycounter.com/angeliquelennon?goto=/products/bath-body
• To Beautycounter Blog - https://www.beautycounter.com/angeliquelennon?goto=/blog

REFERENCED ITEMS

• Wellness Mama Blog: https://wellnessmama.com/blog/
• Environmental Working Group (EWG) Cosmetics Guide: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
• Berkey water filter: https://www.berkeyfilters.com/
• Some research on cosmetics and the endocrine system: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=cosmetics+endocrine+review

If you ever use protein powders , collagen, or other performance supplements, you do NOT want to miss this episode.

Did you know some protein powders contain more carbs than protein?

Does your protein drink have protein from whey, casein, or soy? They don't have to specify. They can even use random amino acids to bulk it up, leaving you with a potentially incomplete protein.

Did you know "grass fed" cows may only have one day of eating grass, if sources in the US?

The economy is getting tighter, and the bottom line getting darker as companies try to cut corners to cut cost and/or boost profit.  You may be at risk of more contaminations, or at the very least, not getting what you think you are getting. 

Join us for today's Gut Check episode with Duke Armstrong, CEO & Founder of the locally owned performance supplement company, Propello Life. We dive into the "behind the scenes" world of the supplement industry. He's had years of experience from Abbott to EAS and more, and shares on The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of the industry.

Learn where your products are coming from , what's in them, and what different terms and certifications mean.

Connect:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropelloLife
• Instagram: @propellolife
• Email: support@propellolife.com
• Website: PropelloLife.com
• Discount: use this links with PromoCode DUBLINDIETITIAN to get 10% off your order! (and save the link and code for re-order later to continue getting discounts any time! I make no money off this; simply support the company and their products)

Recommendations:

• We Do Science Podcast
• Gut Check Podcast on Supplements
• Gut Check Podcast on Arthritis Research

This is a nod back to an old recording Andee and I did, and it's now become a Gut Check Episode!

And we're rewinding and going back to basics... What IS "healthy eating" and what IS "inflammation"?

Let's explore!

Andee and I go on a virtual tour of the grocery store to help start explaining what we mean by "healthy, whole foods" and pitfalls to watch for. We don't hit all the aisles, but join us as we start with:

• Whole foods vs "Edible Food-Like Substances"
• Plate portioning
• Produce and organics
• Don't our bodies detox themselves?
• Meat, poultry, deli meat, and subgroups
• Fat-free vs full-fat dairy and when to pick which
• Saturated Fat and Coconut Oil
• Fish and Mercury
• Starches (whole grains, starchy veggies)
• Gluten
• Touch on Spices and Oils

And then we tie it in to how "inflammation" works for and against the body - why this matters, and why healthy eating matters!

In health,

~Kate

Additional Resources:

• Want a comprehensive healthy food list? Check out the free 7 Day Challenge for a crash course on healthy eating for your gut, complete with an extensive food list!
• Need some help with fresh and healthy menu plans or accountability coaching? Check out the Menus or VIP Accountability programs here.
• Already eating this way, and need a more individualized approach? Check out The Empowered Healing Program.
• Unsure what you need? Click here to set a free Discovery Call to discuss the best options for you and your goals.

The tides are turning! I have been in the functional medicine and functional nutrition realm, focusing on gut health and root causes for over a decade – and it’s really exciting to see that this method is spreading to doctors finally! 

I was so excited to meet with Dr. Thomas Morse, who has been a practicing MD since the 80s, and worked Emergency Medicine since the 1990s – and he watched the evolution of medical care to go from patient-centric to feeling that it was being guided more by government and insurance companies rather than doing what was best for the patient. His daughter, Steffany Morse, who has a background as an occupational therapist, also joined the conversation, since they are now working together in their own health practice, INNOVATIVE WELLNESS.

But both of them realized this missing gap in health care, and learned of new ways to help people. They desired to create a bridge between conventional (allopathic) medicine and functional medicine. 

They also learned about some commonly lacking chemical nutrients that can assist in nearly every aspect of health and discuss that here today!

They blend the energetics side with more common aspects – nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, and clinical work. So listen in to hear about their methods and research, and set up a free virtual consultation with them!

• info@innovativewellnessllc.com
• IG: @Innovative_WellnessLLC 
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/innovativewellnessllc2021 or just Innovative Wellness LLC
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-wellness-ohio
• Interview in City Scene Columbus: https://bit.ly/TopDocTips

I'm back!

I have been in a whirlwind of life events over the last 6 weeks, and had to take something off my plate to maintain my stress and mental health. So the podcast was put on hold.

But! As some big projects have wrapped up, I missed the Podcast and am bringing it back!

Listen in, and then check out some of these amazing offers you can jump in on!

• 7 Day Challenge: The Gut Check Foundations Master Course - daily video on healthy eating and understanding your digestive health in detail
  
  
• Menu Plans: Just tell me what to eat!
  
  
• VIP Nutrition Accountability Group - Menus PLUS coaching and extra education.
  
  
• Set a complimentary Discovery Call to discuss labs or working together on a deeper level

Thanks for all the support, and I look forward to bringing you some new Podcast interviews soon! Please remember to like, subscribe, follow, and SHARE! Your support means the world!

Love,
Kate

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀?

In today’s episode, I talk with Stephanie Shaw, founder of The Mind Body Business Method – a lifestyle and nutrition coaching company that helps executive divorcees find the time to prioritize themselves again. Not only does she help you reach your health and weight goals, but also boost your energy and renew your confidence!

Stephanie and I discuss some tips for mindset and self-care, when you feel like you have no time. Even one word a day can start to shift your life!

Follow Stephanie:

• W: https://StephanieLynnShaw.com
• IG: @MindBodyBusinessMethod
• Promotion - my course - Unlock The Secret: Weight Loss is on sale for $125 until the end of June - https://stephanie-lynn-shaw.teachable.com/p/uts-weight-loss

A lot of people are starting to understand that antibiotics can screw up your gut microbiome, but did you know there are other medications that are detrimental to your digestive system as well? Or that over half of the people on a PPI acid reducer are being taken without appropriate need? And if you are, you shouldn’t be on it for more than 8 weeks max? 

In an older episode, I shared about the risks behind treating supplements like candy. Medications are no different – and come with even more risks! But we have become a society that doesn’t balk at the massive side effect lists on even the most benign-seeming prescription drug. We have normalized the idea of “prescribing cascades” and the vicious cycle it creates; and this is a topic that is critical to look at, because  70% of adults are on a prescription medication. 

Licensed Pharmacist Victoria Shea Swick has an open and candid discussion with us today about the good, bad, and ugly in the medication world. Medications have their place, but should be used mindfully. You should be empowered to understand what you are putting in your body, and what limitations doctors sometimes have on their ability to take time to fully vet multiple medications if you are seeing multiple specialists.

We discuss:

• Drugs that can negatively impact gut health, flora, and nutrient status
• Long-term problems with chronic PPI use 
• The differences in brand name vs generic products 
• Gluten and corn as fillers in tablet vs capsule
• How much attention people need to pay to those extensive “possible side effects” lists with medications
• Taking medications to offset side effects from other medications, which are for other medications. polypharmacy and the prescription cascade
• The new push for “de-prescribing”
• Medications that can inhibit weight goals
• How pharmacists can help you understand your medications and options
• The common medication athletes use that can cause GI damage

Pharmacists are an under-utilized resource, and I encourage you to reach out to yours, or to Shea, for guidance, especially if you are taking multiple medications or worried about potential side effects of polypharmacy issues!

Related Podcast:

• If you struggle with heartburn or chronic GI Issues: IBS – There Are Answers

Connect with Shea: 

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Email: victoria.swick@ohiohealth.com

 Shea’s Recommendations:

• Book: Food as Medicine Every Day by ND Julie Briley, ND Courtney Jackson, et al
• Drug-Interaction Checker