Autism And Digestive Issues|Purple Ella

Autism and digestive issues seem to be linked. Many people who are autistic also have digestive issues. So we are discussing these issues and some practical ideas for feeling better. More below.
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[@Clove814]

"The mice were watching Dr. Who instead of hanging out with people" ❤️ 😂😂😂 ❤️

[@kathydiehl3144]

Dr. Who and the 2 mice that solve the case.

[@mert828]

I cannot poop if I'm anxious about an upcoming event. Then after the event finally happens, I poop however many days worth at once. Just thought everyone should know. I otherwise don't have gut issues. But yeah, it's definitely tied.

[@grailvisionmedia5649]

I don’t know if I’m the only one that finds this comment funny. ... then again my sense of humor is quite unconventional

[@kolin572]

i’m the same way but with peeing even if i get embarrassed like in traffic or something completely unrelated i just can’t go to the bathroom

[@heatherzwicker8031]

You just described my period poop(s). It is like my body has a stress reaction to that horrid migraine that won't go away until those first drops of blood appear. Two to three days later, massive dump like I've eaten MSG.

[@em-jd4do]

"i'm surprised i'm here" a whole mood

[@bonniecarpenter145]

Oh my god, “the mice were watching doctor who rather then hanging out with people” 😂 that’s brilliant and so relatable 😆🤣

[@kathydiehl3144]

Sorry for all your trouble guys. Thanks for your help. Thanks for all your clues.

[@kathydiehl3144]

You guys are great 👍☺️

[@nunpho]

I almost fell off my seat when Rob said he was 40. He doesn't look it at all! Thanks for the video guys, my sister and I have ibs and my mum has diverticulitis, loads of fun 😂

[@roseproctor3177]

Honestly! Whoa

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

You're probably very young, but he does look 40 and 40 isn't old. It seems old to young people, but before you know it you'll be 40 and not feeling any different from when you are 30.

[@stevedryden803]

I thought he was in his early 20's

[@Green528]

@J B Nope im 52 and also thought he was in his twenties

[@chadhanna]

A lot of autistic people do look young for their age. It is a recognised thing.

[@brasschick4214]

Abnormal collagen is not just hypermobility and gut issues… collagen framework is what Neurons migrate on during development. This theory ties it all together, interesting research coming through.

[@comunallie8199]

that steady breathing would be activating the vagus nerve which is the communicator nerve between brain and stomach. The breathing activates the para sympathetic nervous system which would calm the stomach down.

[@racheleyles5861]

I get reflux a lot and i'm so glad that the breathing was mentioned as when i tried it. it helped it a lot. i also get digestive issues when stressed (i'm autistic) and breathing does the trick always for me

[@zachneff2801]

Please get that under control! If not, you may end up like me and get a diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus!

[@ColorfulBallerina]

I have autism and IBS. Eating gluten free improved my digestive issues. I also eat a ketovore diet because most fiber causes digestive issues too. I eat a lot of animal protein and saturated fat. Animal protein has always been tricky because of my food texture issues but I figured it out. A lot of folks with celiac/diverticulitis/crohn's/IBS benefit from a low/no fiber diet. I don't understand the vegan diet, it made my digestive issues and food texture issues worse!

[@Yosya8059]

I think stress influence is huge. I had many GI issues including acid and bile reflux when I had a lot of stress at work and I slept for 5 hours for 2,5 years. When I quit that job the symptoms were gone within a month. Now I still have some colon issues when I have a stressful episode. The reaction is almost immediate.

[@AlexandraGarnett]

I love the energy of these three! Hilarious yet so relatable 💜 Thank you for the tips and studies you shared 😊

[@aw2804]

When I was a kid I was really scared of throwing up and would feel nauseous all the time. I got diagnosed with autism a year ago and it caused my anxiety to get out of control and now I’m back to being nauseous all the time. I really wish I could get over this

[@kathydiehl3144]

Thanks to you guys. Okay.

[@theGhostSteward]

I started to be very ill and very constipated in the past year, done all the tests thinking "oh, maybe is Crohn disease", "maybe is tyroid", "Maybe it's allergies" all the tests come blank....Know, I still have those symptons even though they are less horrible. But there's the think: Past year was the year I started dopamin/serotonin blokers for bipolar 1. Thank you so much for providing me my awnser!!! Of COURSE I have gut problems all the time! co-morbidities are something intead!....

[@RebelwheelsNYCShow]

yes yes yes

[@empowerment.artist]

I saw a massive improvement for IBS when I eliminated gluten and dairy especially, and cutting back on meat, white/ refined sugar and processed food. Artificial sweeteners and other additives are known to cause issues, too. There are some resources online suggesting that many on the spectrum react to gluten and milk. Sadly gluten & dairy something they seem to "sprinkle"into unlikely groceries, like crisps, meat balls and prefabricated food etc. Point being, it takes some investigating to figure out what to eat, but it´s worth it when it helps. It definitely helped me. Btw there are loads and loads of great substitutes for dairy products now, and prices are lowering bc there is a huge market for it....(hmmm, wonder why.)

[@dariusparris2698]

Siva S. What foods do you suggest that I should be eating?

[@empowerment.artist]

star man99 I have gotten better health from eating gluten free whole food vegetarian (and transitioning to vegan recently). Making the food from scratch as much as possible. However, I am not a nutritionist or doctor, so best if you do your own research of course! This is simply what worked for me, and maybe it would work for other highly sensitives.

[@dariusparris2698]

Siva S. Thanks for replying back. I don’t know what would work for me. How do I research? What do you mean by whole food?

[@empowerment.artist]

star man99 « Whole foods are plant foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible, before being consumed» : google search. I have learned most about food from internet, and even instagram, and books. If you dont know where to start I would start very small, and maybe eliminate food groups that you might suspect are causing problems. Thats what I did, and started to eat more vegetables and fruit. However, its eventually up to each one of us to discover what we need. Good luck!

[@kolin572]

going vegan helped me out so much

[@sandy0811]

oh, now some things make sense! I have always had gut problems which oftentimes led to such horrible cramps that I even fainted. But after switching to a vegan diet it became much much better. My conclusion, after hearing your explanations, is that eating animal products, which are usualy loaded with stress hormones, caused me (unconiously) so much stress that it resulted in this huge gut problems. I like this idea of "keeping your brain happy, keeps your gut happy and vice versa"

[@JhonydasiLvadrums1987]

wrong. buy good meat. but don't mix a lot of starch with protein. just doesn't goes along very well. try lean cuts. avoid dairy, soy processed stuff, refined sugar, sweetners, fried food, avoid coofe, juices. avoid gluten grains, don't go to hard on grains. soak for days beand and lentils, chick peas change water various times. always try to choose organic. went you eat meat eat some fat and salads with it. don't go for starchy food. will worsen. go for tubers, sweet potatoes, potatoes. basmati or Jasmin rice. exercice. try to maintain a good blood sugar status during the day. good bless

[@117000000]

Just thank you for this video.

[@kathybramley5609]

I still need to watch this video as well!

[@JH-oy5kp]

I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. This one in particular has given me a lot of hope and validation.

[@stjernoga]

Thank you!

[@mickedansar]

Thanks for your video!

[@juem]

This was a fun watch and very informative..My daughter has aspergers and digestive issues

[@wildflowersar3595]

This is sooo good!! Would love to hear any updates to your gut issue or your journey since this video :) this was really helpful. Thank you for sharing

[@victoriamyatt783]

Loved it! Very relevant to me. Am now checking out the studies you talked about.

[@mariaviana3808]

Thank you guys, this is so helpful in so many ways... I’m deeply grateful, you’re amazing! 💖

[@motorolaguardian1963]

A whole food plant based diet changed everything for me.

[@mynamecausesconfusion9829]

I'm too much of a simple carb/dairy fan... but I found nearly complete digestive relief by cutting out and lowering preservatives/modern chemical additives as much as possible. ***when it comes to veggies, Ive noticed that freshly/local-grown foods work much better in my gut than anything canned or frozen as well. My Autism seems to be completely against anything that isn't "real" lol.

[@sksk-bd7yv]

So there are others like me? Weirdest thing... How to put the experience in numbers? Before vegan diet - test shows IQ about 100. Six months after becoming vegan? +140... That's just me trying to put it shortly. It's been like getting the opposite of a major brain injury.

[@gloriawalker-bornman7322]

Having 90% of what you all have . It felt amazing to hear the talk you had. Much luv

[@jazzygeofferz]

That Doctor Who t-shirt is amazing.

[@Tambisme]

Thank you for directing me to the unicorn stool. It’s the best thing I’ve seen in a while, other than your videos of course.

[@gamerchristina1079]

I LOVED IT! GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 👍👍❤️❤️‼️

[@mblake4007]

Thank You!

[@SezFrancis1]

WAG, Rob! So proud of you! Love the joke, Ella. Digestive issues are a massive problem but, for me, it’s getting a bit better. It can be different for some but it can lead to possibilities as well (if it makes sense). 🦋✨

[@Zebo262]

The association between autism and gut issues, is similar to the connections between mental and physical health. In terms of you talking about the impact of one on the other being like a circuit. Either one can have an impact on the other. If you're stressed out can = gut issues and vice versa. It's actually a really good example of mental health impacting physical health. An increased release of cortisol over a prolonged period of time can also suppress your immune system's ability to be fully functional. It all ties together. I know this is from a while ago, but thank you guys, this was really helpful and interesting. Research! Whoop! 😁 It was really nice to see how you guys are with each other as well (^_^) made me smile 💙💙💙💙 Hypermobility and ME/CFS have a lot of crossover symptoms as well. Some of those being IBS symptoms and fatigue, among others. Though I understand that you (Ella) now know you have EDS. you've been on such a long journey to find out what is going on for you. Especially after watching your most recent video connected to your gut problems 🤗💙. It's crazy to see your personal journey, and the progression of your medical journey from so long ago, to you finally knowing what is happening for you.

[@pinkmagicali]

I used to eat nothing but rice bubbles. Then nachos. Now it’s quesadillas. It was such a relief to know I’m not the only one to experience this. I get the worst indigestion. And as a girl it also gets worse at certain times of the month. How the frick would scientists know if mice are autistic? They can barely manage to diagnose women correctly?!

[@nameofuser5743]

Perhaps the mice were non-squeaking

[@Catlily5]

They mess with the mice's genes to make them act Autistic.

[@nameofuser5743]

@@Catlily5 I know that, but their brains are so different that the concept of autistic mice seems flawed. Idk, I'm not a mouse expert or anything.

[@Catlily5]

@@nameofuser5743 I don't know how much you can match mice to humans either.

[@BladeX11883]

thank you for this video. I had to have my gallbladder removed in my 20s which is also something that happens to older people. I thought it was weird and this is before I had a diagnosis. I also removed gluten from my diet because it slowly turned into an allergy for me over time. Now a lot of my digestive issues make sense. Thanks.

[@tiredgremlin6315]

Your channel really has revealed a lot to me while I'm waiting for my assessment. I had no clue that my aversion to almost every single type of food as a toddler could possibly be related to ASD. When I was very young I'd be sat at the table for hours as my parents tried to get me to eat. Apparently the only thing I'd eat was cake 😅 I'm still very picky now but much better than I was as a child

[@valf6854]

Thanks!

[@leigholding1397]

Love the Doctor who shirt Rob

[@baileysontheroad7514]

Just out of hospital for second time in 2 weeks with diverticulitis. IBS all my life, hiatal hernia, celiac, connective tissue abnormalities(Marfans disease runs in family). Hello!?? I can't believe this is all connected to my autism! Thanks for this info!

[@DTrainsWife01]

I am so discouraged. My 15 year old son is autistic. He won’t let us help him. He won’t go to therapy. He’s not at all receptive to help or learning about his autism. Every time he has a stomach ache he wants to stay home from school. He’s missing a lot of school. He’s like a 4 year old when it comes to hygiene. I have to babysit him every day with, “did you take a shower, did you put on deodorant, did you blah blah blah?” I’m exhausted.

[@10ison]

Bad response

[@rosiecheeks.k]

I haven't watched it yet lol but my first thought upon seeing the title was but of course! Ppl say the gut is a second brain so if we are stressed overwhelmed we always feel it in the gut! Butterflys, anxiety! No wonder! I had a colonoscopy last year and ultrasounds in the past with nothing wrong showing up. Holistic approaches to understanding the mind, body really is a good way to go.

[@ashleysmith4470]

I definitely feel like I saw an orb coming from the right side at 0:33 . This is all reaching me at the right time. Thank you for your content :)

[@ancientgear7192]

I see it too but it could be just dust. It could be anything

[@FayCreative]

Love this! I can’t find the others in vid on KZbin??

[@scottfw7169]

I would need a "Too tired to function" sweatshirt which didn't need to be pulled over my head; with having ME/CFS that concept is one I totally get.

[@phild8192]

Me too. Stress. Really helps my acid reflux and ibs if I calm and deep breathe.

[@innovationsanonymous8841]

At gurdwara, I eat a lot of Punjabi food (naturally), and the paisabs offer advice such as when to take chai. There are subtle little routines that will help with digestion.

[@roseproctor3177]

I started taking really chill neighborhood walks every night to help with my digestive issues, and it does really help. Now, I don't feel like my day is complete until I take my evening walk. It helps me get in the mood to start winding down. I also have a really simple diet. Ham and cheese and lettuce sandwiches, granola, and sometimes canned soup. That way I don't have to make any decisions about food. Making decisions can be very paralyzing for me, so eating the same thing every day has really helped me to make sure I eat in the first place. Sometimes I even make two sandwiches at once so that when I'm inevitably feeling too overwhelmed or too focused to stop what I'm doing to eat, I have food already prepared that I don't have to think about

[@jimbeam8454]

Big love 💘

[@sheaballard3022]

I never imagined that my ulcerative colitis might be related to autism. Thanks so much for this video!

[@vermilliongecko]

I'm not even autistic but watching this video helped me so much. I clicked on this video as I have a friend with autism and Crohn's Disease, but I have M.E, joint hypermobility syndrome, IBS, diverticulitis, and have been investigated for hiatus hernia. It had never occurred to me that JHS makes hiatus hernia more likely. You're trying to say Ehler Danlos Syndrome, of which JHS a subset. I'm terrible at remembering to remember to drink water! It's been 30 degrees today, and I've only drunk half a pint of fluids. Massaging the belly helps, but you should do it in a clockwise motion, as that's the way your guts go. Warm baths also ease stomach pain and gets things moving.

[@vesputia]

I used to get acid reflux from stress and most fruits due to the acidic nature of them. I found out if ate mainly meat, tubers, & vegetables i do not have these issues. Apparently many northern Europeans have a higher stomach acid content as our very recent ancestors were hunter gatherers that ate mostly meat, tubers, berries, & greens and therefore had higher acid content in their stomach to digest that high meat diet and didn't really eat grains or fruit as people in Mediterranean and tropical climates did because those did not grow were they lived. Therefore they adapted differently to their climate and eating mostly dried meats and fish in winter, fermented foods, pickled foods, some vegetables and berries. Eating this diet has helped me out in many other ways like getting rid of constipation, chronic sinus infections and polyps, and constant eczema which turned out to be a Celiacs rash and doctors said was just genetic. hope this helps someone.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Go for more alkaline fruit, that's more yellow and/or green? Peaches, conference pears? Animal products alone give you acidosis and sulpher?

[@relentlessrhythm2774]

I've had IBS and eating a plant based diet is helping. I recently discovered I am an Aspie. It all makes sense now.

[@mariahcorley9483]

My doc put me on vegan Low FODMAP. It's been a huge help, and changed my life. You should look into it( talk to your doctor first! this is not a long term diet and should be monitored). I hope you feel better!

[@relentlessrhythm2774]

@@mariahcorley9483 animal products are a trigger food for me, so it is a consideration.

[@mariahcorley9483]

@@relentlessrhythm2774 same for me! But whatever you do make sure you track to insure you are getting enough. I like chronometer!

[@JacobMoen]

Squatty Potty is a wonderful thing :) I got one after wondering why it was so much easier and more comfortable to have a crap outdoors while squatting (I love Trekking) , and I wanted to have that experience at home.

[@melaniehubbard3646]

Sure do!

[@marynordseth2788]

Not on a 'research diet', so I'm going to watch 50-75% of your videos, if it's not too much, too soon. At 80, I have body issues. Thanks.

[@scoutthespirit1133]

whoooooahhh! finally i know what it is!!!!!! i saw multiple doctors that couldnt figure it out and wanted to do the bum cam or major bummer cam, and give me meds. i then went to a natural doctor or whatever and he said I had zero stomach acid, caused by stress, which was causing an auto immune response. this finally confirms it, now i can see the full picture. thank you sooooo much!!!!!

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Add apple cider vinegar. See video's on low stomac acid. KZbin: Dr. Berg Dr. Eckberg

[@Eirini80]

Oh my Gooooooddd!!!!!!

[@snokful]

i wish i could hang out with you all!

[@annika6813]

I suspect I may be autistic and yeah I also have a lot of digestive issues since I was a baby. I've been dealing with reflux and nausea my whole life

[@misstalulah9063]

A very stressful evening once caused me to lose the ability to digest all …. Brain fart… is it legumes?…. Chick peas, lentils, black beans, black eye beans etc all at once. Now it is years later and i still can’t tolerate them. I had such severe IBS from that stress that things just changed permanently. Well - hopefully not permanently - hopefully i can regain my ability to digest them.

[@Katyestella63]

I am autistic older adult who only got diagnosed with ASD in 2014. I ate normally but the only things I did not like eating were sterilised milk, parsnips and new foods. I get mild to moderate IBS symptoms when I am run down, ill or under stress all three. I have always had digestive issues where I would have regular constipation and other symptoms which I have forgotten as a child, which I thought was due to my anti-epileptic medication but the anti-epileptic medication that I am now on the anti-epileptic medication and it is do not give constipation symptoms. I have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia which digestive issues and chronic sinus problems which means breathing is so difficult as my nose on the left side and cheek is blocked and I am already unable to blow my nose properly and the doctor just gives me nasal inhalers that don't work as I am unable to clear my nose due to not being able to blow my nose. Now I don't like the texture of avocado as it reminded of green jelly air fresher and muesli much makes my front itch and I have stopped liking icing and now I like eating marzipan and marmalade (but not the same time) which I do not like as a chilld.

[@TheCerealluvr]

just google image searched diverticulosis and it's fascinating!!!

[@mrstiger5497]

Ehlers-Danlos is closely related to Autism, it's in my family. Not a medical opinion, just observational, but people with EDS often look a lot younger than they are (Rob), and patients are often told JHS when it's EDS (Roz). EDS affects collagen, and stretchy tissues in the bowel could be a symptom, so the hiatus hernia and diverticular disease could both be caused by it. The breathing deeply is calming to the Vagus nerve, which connects the brain and gut. Patients with EDS often have Dysautonomia which causes GI problems as well as POTS etc. I know you all like research, so you can look it all up! I hope this is helpful. PS people with EDS can have abnormal reactions to anaesthetic, which can make routine medical procedures more uncomfortable. There are CT scans and camera capsules which may mean avoiding a colonoscop.

[@artisticafflair408]

I love food . I take a while to eat foods I enjoy the textures in my mouth. I do eat lots of the wrong foods though. But I'm losing weight doing it so all good.

[@lizobasuke8765]

Speaking as a naturopathic nutritionist it needs to be said that our diets are SO important! We need to be eating real food, natural and unprocessed. Anyone who says that what you eat isn't going to affect your mental emoltional and physical health has no right to be advising people on their health. Our bodies don't know what to do with highly processed refined foods with little to no nutritional content?! so it either expels it straight away as loose stools which doesn't allow the body time to extract the nutrients, or it gets stuck in the bowel, putifies and dries up creating toxicity in the bowel, creating inflammation. When I work with people who are on the autistic spectrum I aim to find them a healthier alternative to the obsession for biscuits or noodles; and yes you're absolutely right Stress is very much involved in terms of poor digestion, absorption, so malnourishment and dehydration cause the body to feel stressed, so you feel stressed. Everything inter connected.

[@autumnferguson856]

I have that unicorn 🦄 💩 🚽 stool & it’s helped me immensely & immediately. Wash 🧼 your Hands with turmeric or have yellow fingertips! It’s Good though! Cardamom too!

[@andrewmorton395]

Anxitey up sets my stomc.

[@melaniehubbard3646]

I 👍 had IBS before I had endometromalasion.

[@shellzbeep3691]

You can get lactose free cheese which is good and you can try.

[@shikukimani4443]

I developed restrictive eating at 18. I didnt know it was my ASD trying to attain some routine

[@peterwynn2169]

I have an hiatal hernia, too.

[@alexrose20]

all fairly mild but I've struggled with these my whole life nausea, acid reflux, gas, bloating, constipation, inconsistent and hard to pass bowel movements, spontaneous abdominal and colon pain *i was notorious for clogging the toilet as a kid, tho it's gotten better with diet

[@relentlessrhythm2774]

Overstimulation really makes my digestion issues worse! I am super sensitive to people's skin touching mine and my digestion has improved when I started wearing long sleeves all the time so I can't feel skin of others'.

[@kittylynx8911]

Its funny growing up and still I don't eat green things lol I have adventure out and eat guacamole but can't have tomatoes chunks in it lol i also can't stand certain textures as well. But I found out I have autism at 33 and it was because I been trying so hard to mask that it was actual makeing me sick i have nausea daily and pain all over fibromyalgia, it has gotten better since I've been takeing more time for myself and takeing naps because im just so burnt out. And yes gut issues are a sign of stress thabk you guys so much I love all ypur videos

[@jennifernybergpixie7958]

I was diagnosed with IBS first when I was 15. Now I have pbc, and lupus diagnosis.

[@jennifernybergpixie7958]

Hypothyroidism also. I'm 39 and didn't know I am autistic until last year.

[@alexiswilson8093]

I don't have digestive issues. However, I do have a very diverse palette when it comes to food. I will try basically anything I've never tried before, but if I try something and it's either really spicy or greasy, I will not want to eat it anymore. Although, I will feel slightly guilty for not being able to eat it.

[@thelostfindsaway]

I was diagnosed with colitis at 15 and now 30 the lightbulb turned on but I'm struggling with getting a diagnosis for Autism.

[@georgiaconnelly.5540]

Sometimes I switch to a different food but it tests nice.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I'm kind of like Roz in that I've learned that "oh, I have this symptom...I must be stressed...." I can't just tell I'm stressed....

[@MelissaThompson432]

When you eat something that makes you react, like curry, try having a chai with it. I find that aromatic spices settle my stomach right down; and I make it with only milk, no water, but you can actually use some, or only, water, or any milk substitute. With just a tiny bit of sweetening, it's dessert-like, and quite soothing.

[@heiditrampedach2084]

Me too, my stomach is my mood barometer.

[@melissad8824]

I started having major issues with too much stomach acid when I was twelve. Doctors put me on everything from Nexium to Prilosec to omeprazole (before it was over the counter). Nothing worked at all for decades until at the age of 37 I was finally prescribed pantoprazole. It TOTALLY fixed my acid issues, and now I can even drink orange juice again, eat spicy foods, etc. My stepbrother had the same problem, with severe nausea so bad it was affecting his work. They put him on pantoprazole, problem solved. Can't recommend it enough!

[@georgiaconnelly.5540]

4:25 I feel the same way.

[@lugaruna]

That's what i do with alcohol:D. I only drink one weekend in the month because i like the taste of some drinks like apple cider and somee cocktails:3.

[@dino_sore_asd7560]

Love your sweatshirt but where is the purple today 💜

[@alissamills3507]

On her fingernails.😊

[@artisticafflair408]

Hi Ella robs link isn't working ... Please can you upload the working link? Thanks. Xx

[@hillaryritchey6741]

I have heard mention of m.e. a time or two but don't know what that stands for. Does anyone know what that means please & thanks? : )

[@dylancuthbert3207]

I wonder I have been getting weird pain in my stomach recently it wasn't until about 2 months ago I realised. Is this a autism digestive system issue. And cramps and other stuff too (I'm autistic)

[@Katyestella63]

I love Stilton cheese.

[@jamarawilliams5819]

So I'm self diagnosed IBS and I know I get it from extreme stress or surprises. The phone would ring, and I immediately had diarrhea! Or my mom or sister called my name, and diarrhea!ugh! But now I struggle with dismotility. Esophagus works backwards and my sphincter doesn't close when food goes down so for 8 yrs, I've vomited! Low blood sugar is horrible everyday and I am getting it fixed soon thank God! Cleveland clinic!

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Peeled yellow to green fruit should help, if you also eliminate animal product from your body and to save them, too?

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Also to lower stress and/or anxiety, too?

[@shalee8140]

Jamara: How was the Cleveland Clinic? I have everything you mentioned, been going on for 10 years. My G tube and J tube have failed, lost 60 lbs, and need new doctors. Mayo in Az is where I’m at currently, but I’m wondering if it’s worth going to Cleveland Clinic? Mayo dilates my esophagus all the time, but it’s paralyzed now, so no solid foods for me. Can you update on what Cleveland Clinic did for you, exactly? Thanks and I hope you’re better now!

[@nicolemitchell446]

Elhers danlos syndrome is the hyper flexibility condition you were trying to think of the name of.

[@cmcgrew98]

I've had acid reflux in the past, and for some reason foods like bananas and/or caffeine can give me trouble sometimes. I wouldn't say, though that I have serious digestive issues, and I think I may be on the spectrum. On the other hand, my younger sister who is not on the spectrum has had way more serious digestive issues than me. My aunt is sensitive to gluten, and I don't think she is on the spectrum. Is it possible that some people just have stomach issues regardless of whether or not they are on the spectrum? I would be curious to see some large-scale studies on the issue. I'm not sure if the correlation between autism and digestive issues is so clear.

[@sedumreflexum5295]

I can´t have any processed or poor quality food and the whole process of preparing and eating food takes me forever. When I´m out and about I usually can´t eat anything. Babyfood, plain yoghurt, juice and oatmilk is usually all I can handle on a workday. Stress has a huge impact on my ability to eat and digest. A lot of times I feel very overstimulated and stressed out after a meal. Anybody else experiencing that? Growing my own organic vegetables and eating lots of gathered wild herbs and fruits has helped tremendously with gut health, mood and motivation to eat because I don´t want it to go bad when I have a personal relationship and cared for that plant and watched it grow. But it can also stress me out when I´m in shutdown or just lacking basic executive functioning skills to prepare a meal and I´m scared of it going bad.

[@laurathornton2158]

I have one of those lol 🤣

[@marlaadamson1633]

I follow the latest research in gut bacteria. The correlation between my life experiences and experiment results is incredible. Ox Bile has provided great relief for my GI distress.

[@Xankill3r]

Indian here. Indian style toilets do not help at all in my case with my constipation issue that I've had since childhood. All Indian toilets did for me in childhood was to make me miserable because there is no way to hold that position without cramping up your legs or it becoming painful in one way or the other. With a western style commode now I'm a happy camper (you could actually say that I camp because of how long it takes 🤣).

[@Catlily5]

That is ironic. I am from the USA but my dad grew up in the Philippines. He taught me to squat like they do in the Philippines. They squat to do many activities not only for the toilet. It does help me to go to the bathroom. Maybe my legs didn't get tired because I also squat and do many other activities on the floor. I feel very uncomfortable in chairs. Glad you found western toilets! Different things work for different people! 😂

[@phoenixflamefeather]

A canadian friend with IBS recommended the FODMAP diet to me to help figure out my digestive issues. I got a book with a meal plan and gave it a go - it really was helpful...but all the foods I like are the foods that make my digestion worse :-/ in particular onion/shallots/chives/garlic... how do you cook without???

[@brendalevesque6384]

J L It was suggested to me to use celery instead of the onion family in recipes. I can’t tolerate these either.

[@pyarkaaloo]

Check out Happy Healthy Vegan on KZbin...even if you’re not vegan per se they have amazing Whole Foods plant based recipes n even e-books. They are onion/garlic free as well

[@Catlily5]

Maybe spices? Though I suppose those might be irritating also.

[@asphodeline]

Green parts of spring onions - you can replant them and they'll keep growing so you can cut them, garlic infused oil is also useful.

[@sophiagrey4658]

Me and my childhood of chicken & corn noodels and 10 years of mayonnaise & mustard sandwiches are feeling VERY seen.

[@colleenc1993]

I don’t have any problem with different food, I eat anything lol 😆👍

[@alicion34]

Hi I am new to this channel. Have you three gone threw the genetic testing with your parents.

[@stevedryden803]

you must be in the UK

[@FutureAuth0r]

I’m lactose intolerant but still consume dairy (especially cheese)