#13 - Bloating, Brain Fog & Food Reactions: What’s Really Going On?

Gut health has become one of the hottest topics in wellness, but how much of what you hear is actually true? In this episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom is joined by allergy and immunology expert Dr. Erin Sinnaeve, DNP, DipACLM to unravel the confusion around food allergies, sensitivities, intolerances, and the gut microbiome.

They explore:

• The differences between food allergies, intolerances, and so-called “sensitivities”
• Why at-home food sensitivity tests can be misleading (and potentially harmful)
• The truth about gluten, FODMAPs, and histamine intolerance
• How hormones and menopause impact digestion and gut function
• What dysbiosis, leaky gut, and “the estrobolome” actually mean
• When and how to use probiotics and prebiotics; and when not to
• How ultra-processed foods and artificial sweeteners impact gut health
• Simple, practical steps to heal your gut with food, nature, and lifestyle shifts

Whether you're dealing with bloating, fatigue, food confusion, or just want to take your plant-based lifestyle to the next level, this conversation will leave you informed, empowered, and inspired to nourish your gut from the inside out.

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Meet Our Guest

Dr. Erin Sinnaeve, DNP, DipACLM is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 29 years of experience spanning the U.S. Navy, primary care, urgent care, specialty medicine, and health education. For the past eight years, she has focused on Allergy and Immunology in the Chicago area and is certified in Lifestyle Medicine.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Sinnaeve teaches Population Health and Epidemiology at Chamberlain University and is a passionate advocate for health equity and community-centered care.

Connect with Dr. Sinnaeve on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erin-sinnaeve-63a34012

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