Food, Fiber, and Flexibility with Lorna Ryan (Ep 119)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, explores the impact of nutrition on joint hypermobility with Lorna Ryan, chair of the Diet and Nutrition Working Group for the Ehlers Danlos Society. Lorna shares essential advice on how to nourish the body for better pain management, improved gut health, and more energy. From the importance of fiber to balancing nutrients and understanding food sensitivities, this conversation is packed with practical tips. Lorna also shares her favorite recipes and explains how the right foods can help reduce EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) symptoms and support gut health. Whether you’re looking to ease GI symptoms, balance energy levels, or discover new dietary approaches for EDS, this episode offers valuable insights and hacks. Takeaways: Flexible Diets Work Best: There is no one-size-fits-all diet for EDS; flexible eating plans based on individual needs are more effective than rigid restrictions. Fiber is Crucial for Gut Health: Fiber is essential for a healthy gut, and those with EDS often need to reintroduce it gradually to avoid GI symptoms. Adaptability is Key in Nutrition: Lorna emphasizes adapting diets based on changing symptoms, seasons, and life circumstances, helping to better manage health outcomes. Food as Nourishment, Not Restriction: Instead of focusing on restrictions, Lorna advises seeing food as a source of nourishment that supports healing and strength. Track, Don’t Restrict: Keeping a food and symptom diary helps identify triggers without unnecessary restrictions, especially for those managing mast cell activation syndrome and dysautonomia. Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. Learn more about Human Content at http://www.human-content.com Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@human-content.com YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! Learn about Lorna Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lornaryanhealth Diet and Nutrition Summit Information Recordings Package ($30) – The Recordings Package ticket will become available after sale of the Virtual Ticket ends, those who purchase will receive access to the on-demand content from November 3. It does not include access to the live event or our event app Whova, and will be available for 8 weeks after the event airs. Choose Your Price Access – After sale of the Recordings Package ticket ends, those who would like to access the on-demand content can purchase it on a “Choose Your Price” basis, where they are able to opt-out and access without a cost if they wish. Keep up to date with the HypermobilityMD: YouTube: youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Twitter: twitter.com/BluesteinLinda LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd Facebook: facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast Blog: hypermobilitymd.com/blog Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices