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If you’ve ever started antibiotics, herbals, or an elemental diet, and suddenly felt more bloated, more fatigued, and completely off, this episode will explain exactly why. We’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of SIBO recovery: die-off (Herxheimer reaction).

You’ll learn:

• What endotoxins are and why they trigger symptoms
• Why SIBO die-off affects your whole body (not just your gut)
• The 2 main types of die-off symptoms (digestive vs systemic)
• The typical timeline (why symptoms often start around day 2–5)
• How yeast (SIFO/candida) changes the pattern completely
• Why constipation makes die-off significantly worse
• The truth about “pushing through” (and why it backfires)
• How to properly ramp dosing to avoid overwhelming your system
• The role of binders, hydration, and bile flow in detox support
• When symptoms are not die-off and you need to pivot

Free resources:

1. Tune in to know how to fully address methane SIBO here.
2. Tune in to know how to fully address hydrogen sulfide SIBO here.
3. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here.
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

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Your symptoms aren’t just physical, and not just “in your head” either. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with nervous system expert Alex Mufson to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms: The nervous system as a full-body regulator, not just a stress response.

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while dealing with real symptoms like bloating, fatigue, anxiety, or unexplained pain, this conversation will connect the dots.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why the nervous system and physical symptoms cannot be separated
• How blood sugar dysregulation can drive anxiety, scarcity thoughts, and emotional patterns
• The concept of “downstream vs upstream” symptoms (and why this changes everything)
• What epigenetics and in utero exposure means (and how your ancestors’ experiences may affect your health today)
• How to interpret labs through a regulatory lens vs output lens
• Real case examples of how deeper testing uncovers hidden root causes

Guest Bio:

Alex Mufson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the founder of Canary House, an integrative healing practice specializing in high-functioning individuals living with persistent exhaustion, pain, and unexplained symptoms despite normal or inconclusive labs. Her work focuses on nervous, immune, and metabolic regulation for people whose lives appear stable on paper but feel increasingly effortful from the inside.

Author of Everything Looks Good on Substack
Connect with Alex on Instagram, LinkedIn
Learn more about working with Alex and her team.

FREE RESOURCES FROM ALYSSA:

1. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
2. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here.
3. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
4. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take con

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In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues, Alyssa breaks down exactly what to do during a diverticulitis flare, how to transition your diet safely, and how to prevent future episodes.

Because one of the biggest mistakes people make is staying in the low-fiber phase for too long during a Diverticulitis flare.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between diverticulosis vs diverticulitis (and why it matters)
• What’s actually happening in your body during a flare
• Why a low-fiber diet is temporary, not long-term
• The 3 stages of the diverticulitis diet
• How to safely add fiber back in without triggering symptoms
• Why constipation and pressure in the colon are key drivers of recurrence
• The most common mistake people make after a flare (and how to avoid it)
• What to do if diverticulitis keeps coming back

Free resources:

1. Diverticulitis recovery is much easier when you have a clear roadmap. Our Diverticulitis Diet Guide walks you through the typical stages of recovery and the foods that tend to work best during each phase.
2. Check out our full episode on Diverticulosis where Alyssa breaks down what the research actually says about the diverticulosis diet, including the role of fiber, nuts, seeds, and overall eating patterns.
3. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here.
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest

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If you’re enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you’ve tried everything, Alyssa uses a specialized approach to help people who’ve gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa’s FREE Facebook Community here.

Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives.