Got a recent at home H. Pylori test, but not sure if your results mean you should treat H. Pylori? Hear the answer for the GI Map test!

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Have you ever gotten H. Pylori testing, and your results didn't come back as high, but there was SOME H. Pylori on the test?

Should you treat H. Pylori or not if the results aren't high?

Today's podcast episode topic comes from this very same question that Tracy B. submitted via our Ask Allison program.

She asked:

"I have had the GI Map test, and H. Pylori came up as a marker, but not high. Is this a low percentage? Or is any marker of H. Pylori a problem and needs to be treated?"

If you've wondered the same thing, or are looking into H. Pylori testing and wanting to know that answer, then this episode is for you!

Or - want to ask a question just like this and get an answer from me? Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/askallison and submit your question there! I may just answer it on the podcast 

Now - let's dive in.

00:00 - Introduction and Listener Question

00:57 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast

02:01 - Understanding H. Pylori and GI Map Testing

03:30 - Why Treat H. Pylori Even If Levels Are Low

05:06 - Challenges in Treating H. Pylori

08:34 - Additional Testing and Comprehensive Health Approach

12:42 - Conclusion and Invitation to Better Belly Blueprint

• 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail

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Do you have the MTHFR gene mutation, and feel like it may be what's holding you back from healing?

Or - do you not know if you have the MTHFR gene SNP, but wonder if you have it, how much it might be impacting you healing, and what the best testing is for it?

If you have ANY question as to how much the MTHFR gene may be impacting your healing, then you DON'T want to miss today's episode.

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Functional Genomics expert, Jaclyn Downs, on all things MTHFR and gene mutations. I met Jaclyn recently in the Instagram comments section of my profile when she offered up some free help to someone asking a question about genes. I love Jaclyn's response so much, and upon doing some quick stalking, fell even more in love with her knowledge and approach to genes. Naturally - I just had to have her on the podcast to share her with you all.

A bit about Jaclyn: Jaclyn has a master's degree in Holistic Nutrition, a functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institution, and is the author of the academically published book Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained’ Infertility. On top of gaining her functional nutrigenomics certification from the NutriGenetic Research Institution, Jaclyn helped to create the very same program by working a researcher for Bob Miller, a top genetics researcher, to help create his practitioner certification program.

Whether you are new to the conversation on how genes impact our health, or you've been in it a while, I hope my conversation today with Jaclyn is going to help you feel empowered and hopeful that no matter what genes you have - you CAN heal your body.

00:00 - Introduction to MTHFR Gene Mutation

00:52 - Meet Jacqueline Downs: Functional Genomics Expert

01:38 - Podcast Introduction and Host Background

02:42 - Diving into MTHFR Gene Mutation

04:15 - Understanding Gene Expression vs. Gene Mutation

16:27 - The Role of Cofactors in Gene Function

20:46 - Practical Advice on Vitamin B Dosing

26:37 - Navigating Supplement Dosages and Deficiencies

27:42 - Genetic Testing vs. Functional Lab Testing

28:59 - Cost-Effective Testing Strategies

30:53 - Comprehensive Testing Bundles

32:05 - The Importance of Bile in Detoxification

33:02 - Choosing the Right Genetic Test

33:52 - The Role of Clinically Validated SNPs

38:02 - Personalized Genetic Concierge Services

40:21 - Evaluating Popular Genetic Experts

45:24 - How to Connect and Work with Jacqueline

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Have you ever wanted to get functional medicine care, but cost kept you from being able to afford it?

Or - have you been paying for functional medicine out of pocket, and you wonder why you're paying for health insurance if it won't even cover what you need to heal?

If you are in either of these categories, then you don't want to miss today's episode!

On today's episode, I'm interviewing Danielle Drori about a new health insurance alternative - Knew Health.

Knew Health is a cost-sharing ,or health-sharing program, that enables their members to get coverage for medical expenses similar to how we experience coverage with health insurance, but it covers WAY more, for WAY less.

I found out about Knew Health in the last 2 years, and while I haven't been able to join yet, they are the top cost-sharing program I would recommend to anyone - and on today's episode, I'm going to show you WHY.

By the end of today's episode, you'll understand:

• How a cost sharing program works
• What type of things you can share it (it's a LOT!)
• What types of things can't be shared
• All the ways Knew Health is superior to other cost sharing programs
• How much a monthly membership costs
• Tips on how you can transition away from your current health insurance / cost sharing program to Knew Health

If you've ever wanted an alternative to health insurance but didn't know where to look - I hope today's episode excites you and gives you hope for a better relationship with your finances and health.

• Allison's Dad's Episode on Insurance: 182// How to Get the MOST Out of Your Health Insurance in 2024
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