Why are you bloated all the time? Why can certain foods suddenly make you feel terrible? And what is actually going on inside your gut when nothing you try seems to work? Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD, a board-certified medical doctor specializing in integrative gut health and integrative medicine, who has spent years helping patients uncover what’s really behind their most stubborn symptoms. Dr. Rajsree is beloved by millions of people who turn to her for advice here on YouTube at @drrajsree This conversation will change the way you understand your gut – and reveal a simple 4-part protocol for getting to the root of what’s making you feel so bad so you can feel your best again. Dr. Rajsree covers it all: IBS, bloating, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea, leaky gut, histamine intolerance, low stomach acid, reflux, food sensitivities, and more. And she explains the surprising ways your gut can impact your energy, anxiety, focus, sleep, skin, weight, metabolism, blood sugar, and thyroid health. You’ll learn: -The 4 systems that control your gut health – and what happens when even one is out of balance -2 steps you can start taking immediately to improve your gut health -What causes bloating and how to stop it fast -The 3 main symptoms of IBS and what they may be telling you -What histamine intolerance is and how it disrupts your “gut garden” -The surprising connection between your gut and your thyroid -The Hashimoto’s symptoms your gut may reveal first -How exercise can help reverse insulin resistance -Why your “acid reflux” may actually be the opposite problem If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still don’t feel normal – or you’re tired of guessing which food, supplement, or symptom to chase next – this episode will help you understand what your body may be trying to tell you – and what to do. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-430/. Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Meet the Guest 04:37 Why a Healthy Gut Matters 05:56 The 4 Keys to Better Gut Health 12:07 What to Take for Better Gut Motility 15:42 Why You’re Bloated and How to Fix Bloating 20:53 What to Do If You Have IBS 28:31 How to Know If You Have SIBO 30:23 The 4 Steps to Treat SIBO 35:38 How to Heal a Leaky Gut 42:46 The Best Diet for Gut Health 45:01 The Worst Foods for Gut Health 48:14 5 Daily Habits for Better Gut Health 51:49 Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 58:16 The Gut-Thyroid Connection Explained 01:01:27 3 Ways to Reverse Insulin Resistance 01:08:14 How to Treat Acid Reflux and GERD 01:12:04 How to Find the Right Gut Doctor 01:13:38 When to Worry About Gut Symptoms — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah #guthealth #stomach #digestion