Macronutrients

Workshop Resources

Here you will find everything you need to complete your homework.
OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor Weening Protocol
Many people have found symptom relief with over-the-counter (OTC) acid blocking supplements. However, these do not get to ROOT CAUSE of acid reflux, which is usually not enough acid. Without acid, we cannot properly digest our foods. It is important to address the root cause of the symptoms and teach your body how to function without a PPI.

Additional Resources

Here you will find additional resources to help further your knowledge on this module topic.

Balanced Bites Podcast with Diane Danfilippo and Liz Wolfe
Ep #185 – Chris Kresser – All About Digestion
This podcast covers digestion – normal and abnormal, signs and symptoms; stress response and stomach acid production; small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO); FODMAPs; gut pathogens; weight loss resistant pathogens; and the best nutritional approaches for gut healing.
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URBAN MOONSHINE BITTERS
This is not an affiliate link, but simply a brand I know, love and trust!
Blog Post: How to take digestive bitters.
BLOG POST: How and Why to Soak and Sprout by Josh Axe, MD
Sprouting grains, nuts, beans and seeds has been a common practice in places like Eastern Asian and Europe for literally thousands of years. In fact, different forms of soaking, sprouting and fermenting seeds have been a part of almost every culture in one way or another. Why? Our ancestors understood the many advantages and health benefits that come along with the sprout. Learn how and why to soak and sprout in this blog post.
Optional Book Review
Why Stomach Acid is Good For You: Natural Relief from Heartburn, Indigestion, Reflux and GERD.  by Johnathan Wright
This groundbreaking book unleashes a brilliant new plan for permanently curing heartburn by relieving the root cause of the problem: low stomach acid.
BLOG POST: Top 15 Fermented Foods & Their Benefits by Dr. Josh Axe
Fermented foods are incredibly good for your over-all health, but especially for digestion. We will spend an entire month on gut health, which will address much on fermentation, but for now, learn more about the importance of these foods here!

Workshop Re-Cap Audio File

The "cliff-note" audio file of the weeks workshop will be posted 48 hours after the workshop. It is in no way intended to replace class attendance, but we all know that things come up and making it to 100% of the workshops may not be possible. In that case, please review the audio file to get caught up on the currently happenings in the program. If you still have questions, or would like more personalization on this module topic, please schedule a consultation HERE.