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Hi friends! I’ve got a new podcast episode up today and I’m chatting with Julie Davey about gut health, GI map testing, and food sensitivities. She’s a Nurse Practitioner and GI Mapping Specialist with so much knowledge and experience to share.
119: Gut health, GI map testing and food sensitivities with Julie Davey, RN, MSN, ACNP-C, ANP-C, IBBFA
Here’s what we discuss:
– How GI map testing works and who might benefit from it
– How our gut health affects many processes in the body, including our immune system function
– Food sensitivities and the difference between an IgE and an IgG reaction
– and so.much.more!
Here’s a bit more about Julie:
Julie is a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She received her undergraduate degree from the Medical College of Georgia and graduate degree from Emory University. She holds a faculty position at Emory University educating future nurse practitioners.
In 2013, Julie became interested in a more holistic approach to wellness. She began educating others on the power of food and natural medicine to heal the body. Today, Julie owns a virtual consulting business helping clients get to the root cause of their symptoms through innovative clinical testing. She is passionate about gut health and is the co-founder of Mastering GI MAPPING, a course teaching medical practitioners how to incorporate GI MAP testing into their practice. She takes a holistic approach to healing the issues uncovered through proper testing in order to restore energy, mental clarity, promote better sleep, skin, immunity, weight loss, and so much more! Julie is the co-host of the podcast “Take the Upgrade” which allows her to share her message with the masses. Julie loves empowering others with the necessary tools to live a healthy and vibrant life. She believes that with the right support and daily habits, you will experience real progress and lasting change!
Connect with Julie on her website, listen to her podcast here, and find her on Instagram here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can you lose weight in just 7 days at home?
It is important to eat less calories, drink more water, and exercise often. It’s as simple as that! Although it is tempting to skip meals, this is not recommended. Skipping meals will make you hungry later.
You don’t have to starve yourself. You should keep track of the calories you eat and slowly increase it. You might increase your daily intake by 500 calories a day if you consume 2,000 calories a day. That means you’ll be adding 1,500 calories to your daily routine.
You can find more information online about tips and tricks to lose weight. Google is a great place to start. Just type in “how to lose weight quickly” and you’ll see hundreds of results.
You may want to visit your local libraries if you would rather learn about the subject in person. They typically offer free weekly seminars where diet experts talk about various topics related to weight loss.
Is there a natural alternative to prescription drugs that suppress appetite such as phentermine or oxycodone?
Green tea extract is the best alternative to prescription diet pills for those seeking weight loss. Green tea contains caffeine which stimulates metabolism, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which helps burn fat by stimulating thermogenesis.
Green tea contains antioxidants, which fight free radicals and protect against damage due to stress and oxidation.
It is important to remember that green tea doesn’t cause weight loss. Instead, it simply makes your body more efficient at burning calories.
Yes, green Tea can aid in weight loss. But, it won’t help you lose weight unless your diet is controlled in calories.
L-Carnitine supplementation is also an option. This amino acid boosts energy levels and promotes muscular growth. It doesn’t suppress your appetite so you need to continue eating regular meals.
How can I suppress my appetite?
It is better to eat smaller meals more often than three large meals at mealtimes to avoid eating too much. This keeps your blood sugar levels in check and helps reduce hunger pangs.
Drinking plenty of water and taking herbal supplements, such as bittermelon or Ginseng, may work better than eating purely food.
Also, avoid foods high in carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes because they give you a quick boost followed by a big crash.
Look for protein-rich foods instead, such as lean proteins, fish, eggs or nuts. These will provide sustained energy and help keep your blood sugar levels stable.
You should also avoid sugary snacks like cakes, sodas, candy, and chocolate bars. These can stimulate cravings and cause you to feel bloated.
You should instead choose healthier options, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, whole grain cereals, or whole grains.
If you are trying to lose weight, don’t depend on miracle cures or fad diets.
Statistics
- According to another review from 2012, CLA may make you lose about 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) compared with a placebo. (healthline.com)
- In a total of 54 randomized controlled trials in healthy adults with overweight or obesity, the authors found no difference in weight or body fat percentage between the Garcinia Cambogia group and the placebo group (3Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- A 2003 meta-analysis of studies found that people taking orlistat for 12 months in combination with lifestyle changes saw a 2.9% greater weight reduction than the placebo group (26Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- On average, they may help you lose 3–9% of your body weight compared with a placebo (56Trusted Source (healthline.com)
- Nature’s Health Goji Berry – Lycium Berries – Maintain Vision Health – Jam-Packed with Vitamins A & C – 580 mg per Serving – 60 Veggie Capsules – Non-GMO Emerald Labs Goji Berry – 40% Polysaccharides – 60 Vegetable Capsules (amazon.com)
External Links
healthline.com
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: Results from a National Survey on Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss in the United States
- African mango (IGOB131): a proprietary seed extract of Irvingia gabonensis is found to be effective in reducing body weight and improving metabolic parameters in overweight humans – PubMed
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ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- IGOB131 is a novel seed extract from the West African plant Irvingia gaonensis that significantly lowers body weight and improves metabolic conditions in overweight individuals in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial – PMC
- A case of renal failure developing in association with African mango consumption – PMC
How To
Three popular weight loss supplements and pills reviewed
People who wish to lose weight find weight loss pills, and supplements, increasingly popular. It can be hard to choose from among the many products available. This article reviews the most effective weight loss products and supplements available.
Exercise and healthy eating are the best methods to lose weight. Sometimes, however, these are not enough. There are always times when you just don’t feel like exercising, and healthy food isn’t readily available. This is why weight loss pills or supplements are so in demand. They aid in quickly losing extra pounds.
There are many weight loss supplements and pills out there. Here are our top picks. We’ve reviewed them, read customer reviews from around the internet, and tested their effectiveness against others! These three products were chosen because they are most popular and highly recommended by consumers. To learn more, you can read our complete review of the three products.
- PhenQ: PhenQ is a great option for increasing energy levels, and speeding up metabolism. This product contains L-Carnitine Fumarate. Green Coffee Extract. Caffeine Anhydrous. Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate. It works faster than traditional diets to help you lose fat and will work well for anyone looking for a quick slimming down.
- Hoodia Gordonii Plus Hoodia Gordonii Plus Hoodia Gordonii Plus are great weight loss supplements. It has powerful nutrients like Garcinia Cylvestre Fruit Extract, Gymnema Sylvestre Leave Extract, Bitter Melon extract, Chromium Picolinates and Raspberry Ketone Fat Burners. This supplement improves your mood and metabolism.
- Hydroxycut- Hydroxycut, an all-natural weight-loss pill that has helped people lose weight since 2004, is Hydroxycut. It contains 100% natural ingredients such as green tea extract, chromium piolinate, caffeine and yohimbine HCl. It may not be as effective as other products on this list, but it does have a low side effect profile.
Other benefits:
- Energy Boosting- Many diet pills offer a temporary energy booster. This can increase cravings for junk food and sweets. Hydroxycut isn’t likely to cause any crash or jitters.
- Blood Sugar Balance – Diet pills could cause problems with blood sugar. Hydroxycut can help you control your blood sugar.
- Increased Metabolism -It’s no secret that diet pills can increase your metabolism. Most diet pills will raise your resting metabolic rate (RMR) by about 5%-10%. Hydroxycut raises your RMR even further, boosting metabolism by 15%-25%.
- Better Sleep -You probably know how important sleep is for losing weight. By reducing anxiety and stress, diet pills can help you sleep easier.
The best part? The best part is that none of these benefits have adverse side effects.
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