The Turd Nerds

Don't miss this one! Join the IBD expert, Dr. Gurevich, as we cover: 👋 Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@drrebeccasand⁠ Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com⁠⁠@openwellness_pdx⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠

As promised, the Turds are back to now discuss some key elements to liver support. They cover: Plus: Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM https://www.drrebeccasand.com/@drrebeccasand Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM https://www.openwellnesspdx.com@openwellness_pdx Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM https://www.amikapadia.com/

In this episode we cover: Connect with the Turds! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM https://www.drrebeccasand.com/@drrebeccasand Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM https://www.openwellnesspdx.com@openwellness_pdx Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM https://www.amikapadia.com/

Tune in with the doctors to tear apart a constipation case. In this episode we cover: - How to define constipation - Breaking down the Bristol chart - The many uses of psyllium - Gut directed hypnotherapy - When peppermint can help - How breathing affects pooping - Squatty Potties Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

In this episode Dr. Sand leads us on a conversation about how three popular classes of antidepressant medications affect our gastrointestinal tract! SSRIs, TCAs, and SNRIs. This has definitely changed how we view the guts of these patients and may change your mind on how we're using them! Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

GERD, Heartburn and Acid Reflux. What can be done for these ailments from a more natural perspective? Tune in to this episode to hear your favorite Turds discuss their favorite options. We will cover pills, teas, tinctures and get into a deep discussion on what each of our top products do in the gut! Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Dive in to a chronic vulvovaginal GI case with Dr. Gurevich to peak under the lens of how a doctor thinks. In this episode we will discuss: - Vaginal and gut microbiome overlap -MCAS and bloating - Understanding candida blood testing - Comparing sinus, vaginal and GI microbiome - Diet and dysbiosis -Dietary guidelines and the natural medicine community - Fermented food and dysbiosis - Mycoplasma and ureaplasma as a diagnosis of vulvovaginal disorders

Join us as we discuss the multiple ways we think about reflux, the prescriptions we use to treat it, and lifestyle changes that will help your patients suffering from these symptoms. Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Tune in to listen to how the doctors think through a complicated nausea patient. We will discuss: - Marijuana and vomiting syndrome - Cannabinoid hyperemesis - SIBO and nausea - Gastroparesis and nausea - Neural therapy as a potential treatment - Hiatal hernia syndrome - Visceral massage as a treatment option - Blood sugar and nausea - Microbiome and chronic nausea

Did you know there are even MORE subtypes of constipation that the Turd Nerds had yet to cover?! Here they explore atonic constipation presentation and causes as well as go through all the medications and supplements that can cause constipation. We have cases, treatment ideas, and, of course, that Turd Nerd witty banter. Dr. Rebecca Sand - ⁠Naturopathic Medicine | Dr. Rebecca Sand | Portland Dr. Ilana Gurevich - Open Wellness PDX | Gastroenterology & Naturopathic Physicians located in Portland, OR Dr. Ami Kapadia - Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM

Join us for a lively discussion on best approaches to take a GI focused intake as part of your new patient encounters. Tune in for key questions, pearls, and more to include in your next new patient visit. Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠⁠ Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Join us as Dr. Gurevich leads us in a discussion about herbal options for prokinetics. Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠Open Wellness PDX | Gastroenterology & Naturopathic Physicians located in Portland, OR Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Join us for this episode as Dr. Sand walks us through an overview of constipation sub-types and then explores two of the four main categories: IBS related constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation. Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Prokinetic drug classes discussed in this episode: Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM” - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠ Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, MSOM - https://openwellnesspdx.com/

This is Part 1 of a three part series on prokinetics. Dr. Sand leads a discussion on what prokinetics are and walks us through serotonin agonists and dopamine antagonists. If you haven't heard, there is a connection between the gut and the brain! Dr. Rebecca Sand - Naturopathic Medicine | Dr. Rebecca Sand | Portland Dr. Ami Kapadia - Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM Dr. Ilana Gurevich - ⁠Open Wellness PDX | Gastroenterology & Naturopathic Physicians located in Portland, OR

Today we cover comprehensive strategies for preventing gastrointestinal symptoms while traveling. We discuss our favorite herbs, enzymes, microbiome support, immune support and medications that should be part of your arsenal when traveling to places we all tend to get sick. You don't want to miss this one! Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠ Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM” - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

Join Dr. Gurevich in a break down of when and how to use stool SIgA in clinical practice. The doctors discuss: - What is SIgA? - What does it tell us about your immune system? - How to analyze SIgA in clinical practice? - How lab values and set - How to interpret labs with an informed but skeptical view - What dietary and lifestyle modifications and change this marker - What supplements can impact the SIgA results Learn more about us at: Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.openwellnesspdx.com Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

In this pearl packed episode, Dr. Ilana Gurevich leads us through treatment options for traveler's diarrhea and food poisoning. We discuss supplements/medications to keep on hand, when to add what, and dietary tips to get our patients feeling better. Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠ Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM - ⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠

In this second episode on fatigue, Dr's Kapadia, Sand and Gurevich discuss more details on the workup and treatment of fatigue. Topics covered include: - underlying medical conditions to consider/work-up - lab testing - nutrient deficiencies - sleep disorders - adaptogens - mitochondrial support - the clinical picture of different types of fatigue Dr. Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM: ⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠ Dr. Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAc: https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/ Dr. Rebecca Sand, ND, LAc: https://www.drrebeccasand.com/

Dr. Ami Kapadia leads us in a discussion about the step by step thought process in working up a fatigue GI patient. In this episode we discuss: Fatigue and sleep Sleep hygiene and fatigue Lifestyle hygiene for fatigue Blood sugar’s relationship to fatigue Intermittent fasting and fatigue Alcohol and fatigue Caffeine and fatigue Anti-histamines that can affect fatigue Supplements that can affect fatigue Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM” - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠ Rebecca Sand ND, LAc, MSOM - ⁠⁠https://www.drrebeccasand.com/⁠⁠ Ilana Gurevich ND, FABNG, LAc, MSOM - ⁠https://www.naturopathicgastro.com/⁠