The Turd Nerds

the integrative gastroenterology podcast
The Turd Nerds
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    #77 - Navigating Menopause FINAL: Hormone Therapy Insights

    2026/02/24 | 38 mins.
    In this conversation, the docs discuss the treatment of menopause, focusing on hormone therapy, diet, herbal remedies, and the importance of movement. She emphasizes the role of estrogen and progesterone in managing symptoms, the significance of a balanced diet rich in fiber and polyphenols, and the benefits of herbal supplements. Additionally, she highlights the necessity of regular exercise and monitoring health markers to improve overall well-being during the perimenopausal and menopausal stages.

    Music provided by Blue Dot.

    👋 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
    ⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠⁠
    Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    #76 - The Hormonal Shift: Understanding Insulin Resistance in Perimenopause

    2026/02/10 | 40 mins.
    This conversation delves into the intricate relationship between perimenopause, insulin resistance, and the microbiome. Dr. Rebecca Sand discusses how hormonal changes during perimenopause affect insulin sensitivity, fat distribution, and overall health. The importance of dietary adjustments, particularly increasing protein intake and maintaining gut health, is emphasized as a means to manage symptoms and improve well-being during this transitional phase. The discussion also touches on the implications of aging and inflammation on mental health, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to treatment.

    Music provided by Blue Dot.

    👋 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
    ⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠
    Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    RECAP: Travelers Constipation

    2026/01/13 | 28 mins.
    In this recap episode, the docs dive into the often-overlooked topic of travel constipation. Join her as she explores the challenges of maintaining regularity while on the go, shares personal anecdotes, and offers practical tips to keep your digestive system in check during your travels. From the importance of hydration and electrolytes to the benefits of peppermint oil and magnesium, Dr. Sand provides a comprehensive guide to managing travel-related digestive issues. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that promises to make your next trip a little more comfortable.

    Music provided by Blue Dot.

    👋 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
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    RECAP: Travelers Diarrhea

    2025/12/30 | 31 mins.
    In this recap episode about travelers diarrhea, the docs discover a comprehensive protocol designed to prevent and treat this common travel ailment, featuring insights on enzymes, probiotics, and immunoglobulins. Learn how to protect your gut health while exploring new destinations, and hear real-life stories from patients who have benefited from these strategies. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about gut health, this episode is packed with valuable information to keep you healthy on the go.

    Music provided by Blue Dot.

    👋 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
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    #75 - Revolutionizing IBD Treatment: Rectal Ozone

    2025/12/16 | 36 mins.
    In this conversation, the docs discusse the therapeutic use of rectal ozone therapy, particularly for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She explains the mechanism of action of ozone, its benefits, and shares clinical experiences and case studies that highlight its effectiveness. The discussion also touches on the safety profile of ozone therapy, its applications in various medical conditions, and the future potential of this treatment in naturopathic medicine.

    Music provided by Blue Dot.

    👋 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
    ⁠@ilana.gurevich⁠
    Ami Kapadia, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amikapadia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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About The Turd Nerds

The Turd Nerds is an integrative gastroenterology podcast. Drs. Rebecca Sand, Ami Kapadia and Ilana Gurevich tackle complex digestive topics, spanning IBS, Celiac, parasites, SIBO, biofilms, the gut-brain connection and more. Tune in to hear clinical pearls, research updates and think with us through some tough cases. 
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