Hi Friends,
Have you ever been told you have IBS, acid reflux, or simply a “sensitive stomach,” but still felt as though no one had explained why you were having symptoms?
Maybe you feel bloated after nearly every meal. Certain foods that used to be healthy and enjoyable now cause pain, nausea, reflux, constipation, or diarrhea. Your testing may even look “normal,” yet your gut clearly does not feel normal.
Here is something many people do not realize:
IBS is a description of symptoms. It does not necessarily tell us what is causing them.
In my latest interview with Dr. Melissa Mondala on Autoimmune Alchemy, we explore the deeper gut imbalances that may be hiding behind common diagnoses—and why standard testing can sometimes miss them.
We discuss SIBO, bloating, nausea, reflux, food intolerances, histamine reactions, and the gut-brain connection. I also share my own experience with SIBO, including the discouraging period when I could barely tolerate healthy foods and wondered whether I would ever be able to eat normally again.
The turning point came when I stopped focusing only on killing bacteria and began asking a different question:
Why had the bacteria accumulated there in the first place?
The answer changed my entire approach to healing SIBO—and eventually became the step-by-step protocol I now use with patients.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
• Why reflux is not always caused by excess stomach acid
• How sluggish gut motility can contribute to bloating, nausea, and SIBO
• Why some “healthy” foods and probiotics can temporarily make symptoms worse
• The foundational steps I address before trying to kill an overgrowth
• How to begin expanding your diet again without fear
If your gut symptoms have never fully made sense, I think you will find this conversation both fascinating and reassuring.
Watch my full interview with Dr. Melissa Mondala here:
➡️ You can watch the full interview here.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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Pomegranate Muffins
Have you ever had warm butter cake at a restaurant? That rich, moist texture and warm vanilla flavor are so deliciously comforting. I’m happy to report that I’ve discovered a way to recreate that delicious experience without gluten or butter. These muffins are made with almond flour, and the secret ingredient is pomegranate powder. It adds a unique flavor and sweetness.
Give them a try! They’re moist, satisfying, and taste wonderfully indulgent, while still being made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
Dry Ingredients
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup pomegranate powder
Wet Ingredients
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
½ cup water
Instructions
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with standard-size cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Scoop the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly, then enjoy!
If you know someone who is navigating bloating, IBS, SIBO, or reflux, please share this interview with them. It may be the information they have been searching for.
Wishing you a beautiful week filled with good health, nourishing meals, and a happy gut! 🧡
Warmly,
Rajsree Nambudripad, MD
