About this episode
In this episode, I welcome special guest Steve Wright from SCDLifestyle.com to talk about all things digestion. Steve is the co-creator of SCD Lifestyle and the Solving Leaky Gut System . He is a featured contributor for Wellness Media , and has worked with hundreds of people to help them improve digestive health. SCDLifestyle.com helps readers find answers to problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion, Heartburn, Ulcerative Colitis, and other digestive problems. How Leaky Gut Effects Digestion In this episode we talk about finding real solutions for digestive problems and how to know what your body needs to improve digestion. Steve shares why conventional treatments often don’t work and how sometimes the “cure” can be like throwing fuel on the fire. He shares the two supplements that often make a night and day difference for digestive health and tells his own story of recovery. Steve talks about three things you must do everyday for optimal health and gives practical tips that you can do to give your family better health everyday. Notes From This Episode 2:02- Steve’s own health problems 2:52- Why his family called him “the gas man” 4:07- Why Steve got in trouble with his boxx 4:37- The pivotal moment for him 5:37- How he got in to health education 6:35- The Leaky Gut- Is Poop Leaking in to the body 6:52- The small intestine is only one cell thick 7:55- How food and toxins can escape into the body 8:52- What causes heartburn and indigestion 11:22- Why antacids and PPIs are dangerous 12:37- The underlying causes of stomach problems and how to find your cause 13:22- Two Supplements to help increase stomach acid 14:31- The supplement turned his life around. 15:33- Other symptoms that can be caused by digestive problems (skin problems, fatigue, etc) 16:00- How every disease can be traced back to the gut 16:16- How intestinal permeability (leaky gut) leads to disease 18:22- How gut problems manifest differently in different people 19:22- What causes diarrhea 20:00- The fastest way to stop diarrhea 20:42- Why you might not be absorbing your food 21:10- What causes constipation 21:20- How gut infections lead to constipation and diarrhea 22:02- How to poop more easily 22:32- The hormonal component of digestion 23:22- Three things you MUST do everyday 24:03- The major factors that harm gut health 24:32- Why stress is so important 24:30- The triggers of leaky gut 25:02- Head injuries and gut health 25:32- SIBO 25:52- Two things to improve gut health fast 26:52- Things to do to help your gut- paleo autoimmune diet 27:22- One reason to binge on gluten 29:22- Another reason to eat healthy fats 30:07- Tips to help kids with digestive issues 30:52- Interesting study about feeding kids candy 32:37- The advice he wishes he’d gotten 33:22- One action step to take now 24:55- Resources he likes Resources We Mentioned Book: Why Stomach Acid is Good for You by Jonathan Wright Supplement: