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The Autoimmune RESET
VJ Hamilton is a nutritionist, scientist, and autoimmune disease expert who founded The Autoimmunity Nutritionist Clinic, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine clinic specialising in autoimmune disease.
VJ combines her lived experience overcoming autoimmune disease symptoms with her knowledge of nutrition, health, biochemistry, and immunology to provide you with the most up-to-date research on autoimmune disease.
The Autoimmune RESET aims to provide you with the education and resources to empower you to take steps to transform your health and feel better than ever.
In each episode, VJ will share simple ways to uplevel your diet and lifestyle, key learnings from her own journey reversing autoimmune disease, and inspirational stories from those who have reset their autoimmune symptoms and are now thriving in life.
Health practitioners, mind and body experts, and scientists will be joining VJ as guests on the show, as well as those who have inspirational stories to share and are now thriving in everyday life!
And don't miss the short episodes every Friday, The Friday 5, in which VJ shares five healthy must-haves for you to explore over the weekend.
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The Real Causes of SIBO and Its Link with Autoimmune Disease
In this episode of The Autoimmune RESET podcast, VJ delves into the intriguing topic of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO. VJ explains the complexities of this condition, from its basics to its intricate connections with other gastrointestinal issues and autoimmune diseases.
You will learn from VJ about the fundamentals of SIBO, its symptoms, and the diagnostic process.
Throughout the episode, VJ uncovers the various factors contributing to SIBO, including disruptions in the gastrointestinal tract, such as low stomach acid, nerve dysfunction, and inflammation.
Additionally, VJ explores the potential links between SIBO and other health conditions like hypothyroidism.
From dietary interventions like the FODMAP diet to lifestyle practices such as vagal nerve exercises and fasting, we discovered a range of strategies that may help manage SIBO symptoms and support overall gut health.
In conclusion, SIBO is a complex condition with far-reaching implications for digestive and autoimmune health.
By understanding its nuances and addressing its root causes, you can take a personalised approach to overcoming your symptoms of SIBO.
You can find out more about The Gut Health Test Package here.
Learn simple ways to improve your health with this free guide, The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan, here.
If you would like to book a free initial consultation with VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, to find out how nutritional therapy and functional medicine could improve your health, you can book an appointment here.
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