Digest This

In this episode, we not only discuss why you're experiencing unexplained, mysterious symptoms that no doctor can pinpoint, but I also share my own health struggles that I've been dealing with since 2020—struggles I haven't shared much about on Instagram or other social platforms. There seems to be a HUGE link between people who had COVID, like I did back in 2020, and current health issues that either haven’t gone away or only seem to flare up intermittently. If you've been dealing with symptoms like exercise intolerance, a racing heartbeat, anxiety that comes out of nowhere (even when you know you're not fearful or anxious about anything), insomnia, waking up to pee 3-5 times during the night, or symptoms of a UTI but the tests always come back negative, then keep listening. These side effects and reactions are just a few of the many random, mysterious issues that could be linked to histamine intolerance, which is also tied to COVID. I speak with Michelle Shapiro, who explains in more detail what histamine intolerance is, which foods and wellness routines trigger it (such as exercise, vitamin C IVs, drinking bone broth, and other popular “wellness regimens” many of us do) that could actually be hindering your health and causing these so-called “flare-ups.” We discuss why these symptoms may come and go in flares, and why some days or months we feel fine, but then suddenly experience a loss of energy, skin rashes, and chronic gut issues that last for weeks. Speaking of gut issues—if you feel like your digestion has never been the same since you had COVID, there could be a connection. Michelle breaks it all down and explains how we can take steps to get our lives back. There’s good news, though! Please save this episode to reference later, share it with a friend or family member, and post it on social media so others can benefit from listening. Topics and Issues Covered: - Long COVID (people are STILL suffering!) - Symptoms of histamine intolerance, such as:   - Increased heart rate   - Frequent urination   - UTI-like symptoms without a UTI   - Gastrointestinal issues   - Insomnia   - Joint pain   - Anxiety (even though you’re not anxious)   - Unexplained symptoms - Mysterious symptoms that no doctor can pinpoint - POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) - How wellness routines may actually be causing a “flare” - Foods to avoid if you have MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) - Supplements that may irritate MCAS - Supplements that help with MCAS (histamine intolerance) - How to get tested for histamine intolerance / types of tests - What causes histamine intolerance - The connection between long COVID, mold, and histamine intolerance - How to heal and get your life back! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  Manukora Head to MANUKORA.com/DIGEST to get $25 off the Starter Kit Fatty15 For 15% off the starter kit go to fatty15.com/digest Pique Tea piquelife.com/digest for up to 15% OFF and freebies Nuzest Go to nuzest-usa.com/bethanyspantry Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

First Update since going public about mold in my lung. How I am feeling “in the moment of recording” Random side effects from mold Am I sick or is it just the mold? Discouraged yet encouraged Encouragement for those also suffering with mold As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Our Place Go to fromourplace.com and use code DIGEST for 10% Bite For 20% off, use code DIGEST at trybite.com/digest  Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

For anyone trying to conceive now, planning to in the next year or two, or even considering having kids in 5 or 10 years, or perhaps you're over 40 and have lost hope in having children—this episode is exactly for you! So basically, if you're a woman, this episode is a must-listen. In today’s interview, I sit down with Ronit and Vida, best friends and the co-founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement designed not only for women but also for their male partners.   We bust a lot of myths about fertility, such as improving egg quality, the misconception that fertility is only a woman’s issue, conceiving after 40, and even how some "health routines" may actually be hindering egg and sperm quality and count. Many people don’t realize that practices like saunas, cold plunges, and even something as simple as touching receipts could make it more difficult to conceive.   We also discuss what to avoid when trying to get pregnant, as well as foods to consume and other things to implement to support conception and a growing baby. Most importantly, this episode truly empowers and gives hope to any couple trying to conceive—whether later in life or after several miscarriages. So many women feel alone in this journey and struggle to figure things out, and this interview could be the podcast episode that helps turn things around for you. I hope you enjoy it and that it brings some light to your day and life.   Topics Covered: - Misconceptions about infertility   - Egg and sperm myths   - Conceiving after 40   - The decline in fertility rates   - Common factors inhibiting fertility and what to avoid   - What to consume for optimal egg quality   - Lifestyle factors that help and harm fertility   - What men SHOULD and SHOULD NOT be doing to help fertility   - Miscarriages   - Ways to increase egg quality   - Drinking raw milk, runny egg yolk, and eating sushi while pregnant   - When we should start taking a prenatal if we plan on getting pregnant in the future   - When to STOP taking a prenatal after birth   - Postpartum depression links   - Why we need prenatals even if we are eating a nutrient-dense diet   - Specific things to look for when choosing a prenatal   - What to avoid in prenatals   As always, if you have any questions for the show, please email us at [email protected]. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: Fatty15 For 15% off the starter kit go to fatty15.com/digest LMNT Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at drinklmnt.com/DIGEST  Pique Tea piquelife.com/digest for up to 15% OFF and freebies ARMRA For a discount use code DIGEST at tryarmra.com  Check out WeNatal https://wenatal.com Blog https://wenatal.com/blogs/wenatal  Instagram www.instagram.com/we_natal  Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

I have included the top CANDIDA-fighting antifungal foods in the list we are going to go over today. You can make some delicious recipes with these ingredients too and I also have some suggestions - so be sure to save this episode right now before you forget so you can reference it if and when you need it as well as share it with someone you think would benefit from hearing this episode.  This list includes some surprising probiotic and antifungal foods that you might not have realized would help rid your Candida and keep things at bay. There are also some foods that will help your body’s own detoxification processes, and foods that will help to heal your intestinal walls. PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Raw Whole Food Iodine Pure Brown Seaweed Extract L-Glutamine Powder As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored by: BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Go to bioptimizers.com/digest and use promo code DIGEST during checkout to save 10%  Seed Go to seed.com/digest and use code 25digest for 25% off Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany’s Website My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)