Smart Digestion Radio With Dr. Christine Kaczmar

In this special bonus release, Dr. Christine further discusses the significance of energy, food, and your body's healing magnificence as it relates to Nikola Tesla's quote.

Too often, people are worried about the symptoms they are experiencing when they should be worrying about how to address the source of the problem. This reflects the key difference in how medical doctors and wellness doctors address health issues, as well, so today I'm using the ‘garbage dump full of rats’ metaphor to break it all down. Listen in to learn about the importance of training in nutrition and how many doctors are surprisingly inexperienced and uneducated in this area. I’ll also discuss why this is such a big problem, explain how you should find solutions to your health issues, and share key insights from my new book, Gut Check. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/70

Turning to prescription drugs to fix problems that only food can fix is all too common. Today I will explain why you need to focus more on how you fuel your body and why stress is often the real reason our bodies are not working correctly. Prescription meds don't treat stress, so I’ll discuss why it’s important to take other routes to help your body deal with this issue. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/69

Can you guess the number one thing I tell all my patients to focus on in order to improve their health? It’s not taking digestive enzymes or eating vegetables—though those things are important, too. But even more important is drinking enough water. I can’t stress it enough: if you are not properly hydrated, things will go wrong within your body. So in this episode, I’m going to share the essential functions of water and what makes it so important for health. Tune in to hear why you should focus on hydration above all else, how much water you should be drinking every day, and lots more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/68

Tune in for the second half of my presentation on executing your amazing, based on Brian P. Moran’s book, The 12 Week Year. I will show you how to implement your long-term goals through organizing and planning, and you'll learn the importance of good habits, persistence, and small daily steps that can have a huge payout in the long run. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/67

As we approach the end of the year, lots of us are thinking about all the things we want to accomplish in 2019. Many of you are probably considering creating New Year’s Resolutions or making lists of things you're aiming to do by next year's end. But what if I told you that setting annual goals almost guarantees that you won't achieve them? Don’t get me wrong; I love the process of getting better, whether that’s improving your health, your relationships, your business—whatever the case may be. The problem is that so many people go about doing this in the wrong way. So today, I’m going to share the first half of a recording of a presentation I did in 2017 that covers simple techniques you can use to help you execute on your goals and make sure you’re living up to your full potential in 2019 and beyond. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/66

I’m back with more of your questions! Today’s show is a recording from a recent Facebook Live video where I address everything from juicing and digestive enzymes to heartburn and candida. You’ll hear my tips and advice for giving your body what it needs and loving yourself healthy. Do you have something you’d like to ask me? Email me at hello@thedigestiondoctor.com, and I might just feature your question. But for now, tune in to hear all of today's great info! It's an episode you don't want to miss! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/65

The holidays are fast approaching, and this time of year can make it pretty challenging to eat well. With treats all around and the constant temptation to consume more and more, anyone can go off track. And while it’s okay to indulge every once in a while, the key is to be mindful when you do. In this episode, I’m going to share some tips for doing just that. Listen in to learn my top ten strategies for doing holiday dining right. You’ll hear advice on when to go for seconds, how to spare yourself some calories at dessert, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/64

Do you make your health a priority? Or are you more likely to make excuses? Unfortunately, I see far too many people who do the latter, and this episode is going to be a little bit of a rant about that. No one should value your health more than you—period. So today I’m going to share with you two contrasting stories of patients I recently saw in my practice, one whose approach devalues both their own well-being and the work of health professionals, and the other who shows us what it really means to make your health a priority. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/63

It is so important to find a doctor who is willing to be a detective when it comes to figuring out what your symptoms are linked to. Symptoms are the way our bodies show us what’s going on inside and it’s crucial to go to a doctor or health professional who will ask the right questions. In this episode, I will go over the symptoms you experience when you are improperly digesting macronutrients and how they are linked to other intolerances. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/62

I have noticed a theme when it comes to questions patients ask and have decided to address these questions by getting back to the basics. I’ll talk about the essential macronutrients, what they do for your body and why they’re so important to your digestion. Women specifically are not getting enough of some of these nutrients and this is a huge reason why women get hot flashes and other issues I talk about. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/61

This episode is all about answering as many of your questions as possible. You guys have a lot of questions on digestion and how it relates to your various health issues and concerns so I cover as many of these as possible to provide clarity and solutions. From thyroid issues to bloating and ADHD, I’ll talk about how each one is linked to gut problems and how you can make steps to clear up these ailments. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/60

This episode of Smart Digestion Radio contains two snippets of audio that I hope you find useful and uplifting. The first is about cholesterol and why having high cholesterol is not really as bad as doctors tend to make it seem. The second is about the disasters that seem to be hitting everywhere and how we can find important and uplifting messages through these times as well as the importance of taking care of ourselves ESPECIALLY when things seem to be going wrong. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/59

If you're like most people, you've probably experienced energy loss or one if its associated symptoms at some point or another, but have you ever wondered what causes it? You may be surprised to find that it’s not just about a lack of sleep or needing to eat better; it’s also about how well you're digesting the things you do eat. And that has everything to do with enzymes. In this episode, I break down how it's all connected. You'll learn the important role enzymes play in our health, how the typical American diet contributes to the biggest stressor on our bodies that leaves us feeling drained, and what you can do to keep your body healthy and your energy levels high. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/58

There are so many foods out there that are marketed as healthy or just generally thought to be better options. In this episode, I’ll be talking about 4 different foods like this that are generally thought to be healthy and why you should actually be avoiding them. I’ll discuss why you should stop drinking juice, make dressing yourself, buy only wild-caught fish and be careful of what sweeteners you use. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/57

I’m here today to convince you to take a look at your stool more often. The amount of people that don’t understand what their stools should look like – is impressive. I’ll go over what to look for when you check and why you have certain types of stools. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/56

Have you ever suffered from low energy? Do you often have a hard time concentrating? I see people dealing with these issues all the time in my practice, and the truth is that both symptoms aren’t hard to resolve—once you improve your digestion. That’s right: low energy and brain fog are the results of problems digesting a particular nutrient. So today I’m going to share a recording I did a while back about this topic. Listen in to learn how to restore balance to your body and get your energy levels and concentration back up to where they should be. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/55

Most people don’t know what gastroparesis is but many people have it. It sounds like a scary thing but I’m here to educate you on what it is, what causes it and how you can get rid of it. This is something that many people (even doctors) misunderstand and through understanding more about it, you can easily combat it and feel better fast. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/54

The 8 phases of digestive stress is one of the most popular topics I have covered and I will be going over all of it while highlighting 3 important phases. You will get to hear some great information on what causes stress on your system and how things are linked together closely. I’ll be sharing the 5 foods that cause my clients the most stress as well as cover the signs that show you are not digesting macronutrients properly.  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/53