Healing Your Gut (Finally), Why You Shouldn't Freak Out About Food Labels, What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Gut & More With Dr. Lauryn Lax

Ben Greenfield

Jan 18, 2024

Episode description

Picture receiving a diagnosis of 13 "incurable" illnesses, a daunting revelation where hope seems elusive, and the prospect of a life defined by suffering and pain becomes your reality.

Today's guest, Dr. Lauryn Lax, intimately knows this struggle, as her own journey unfolded against the backdrop of such adversity. Now, she's on a mission to help people disrupt old paradigms, unleash their inner wisdom, and ignite their full potential.

As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, clinical nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lauryn's expertise spans over two decades, making her a specialist in gut health, hormone imbalances, toxic mold recovery, and disordered eating. Her personal story has been featured on ABC, Good Morning America, TEDx, CBS, and USA Today.

You can follow her work by tuning in to The Health Detective Podcast, where she discusses topics like functional medicine, nutrition, mindset, gut healing, hormone balance, and food freedom. She's also published eight books, including Total Gut Reset, which provides a customized health program to heal from the inside out. This fascinating and resourceful guide includes insights on how to solve poor gut health that could be causing issues like slow metabolism, skin breakouts, bloating, constipation, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disease, thyroid and hormone imbalances, and anxiety.

In this episode, join me in unraveling the layers of wisdom embedded in Dr. Lauryn's journey. From the profound link between eating disorders and gut issues to intriguing topics such as poop analysis and coffee withdrawal constipation, tune in for an unforgettable conversation on gut health that will ignite your path toward holistic well-being.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lax

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Episode description

Picture receiving a diagnosis of 13 "incurable" illnesses, a daunting revelation where hope seems elusive, and the prospect of a life defined by suffering and pain becomes your reality.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lax

Episode Sponsors:

ZBiotics: Get 15% off your first order at zbiotics.com/BEN when you use code BEN.

MTE: Use code GETMTE for 20% off your first order at GetMTE.com

Neurohacker Senolytic: Use code BENSENO for an additional 15% off at neurohacker.com/benseno

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Decode physical symptoms as metaphors for mental stressors

Physical symptoms are often metaphors for an underlying mental stressor, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) being connected to a perceived 'territorial conflict' in one's life.

#mental-health

#stress

Recognize anorexia's impact on gut health and dysbiosis

Contrary to what some might think, research shows 98% of those with eating disorders develop a functional gut disorder, as under-eating starves beneficial gut bugs and creates 'insufficiency dysbiosis'.

#dysbiosis

#gut

Test stomach acid levels with apple cider vinegar challenge

You can perform an apple cider vinegar challenge to test for low stomach acid by drinking a diluted shot; if you don't feel a burning sensation, your acid levels are likely low.

#digestion

#testing

Use a massage gun to relieve traveler's constipation

A percussive massage gun on a light setting can be a game-changer for traveler's constipation when used to trace the path of the colon.

#digestion

Monitor your breath to assess stress levels

A simple way to check if you're in a stressed state that inhibits digestion is to count your breaths; a relaxed rate is 4-7 breaths per minute, while the average person has a stressed rate of 12-20.

#breathing

#stress

Manage constipation during coffee withdrawal

Quitting coffee can cause constipation because it acts as a digestive bitter that stimulates the gallbladder, and removing this stimulant can slow motility.

#coffee

#digestion

Recognize big dumps as signs of constipation issues

Having a single, large bowel movement, or a 'big dump,' can be a sign of underlying issues like chronic constipation, low stomach acid, or an enlarged colon (megacolon).

#digestion

Shift perception to enhance metabolic response

In a study, people who believed they were drinking an indulgent 600-calorie milkshake had a healthier metabolic response than those who thought they had a diet shake, even though both drinks were identical.