Understanding Gut Health with Dr. Lacey Venanzi

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In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara are joined by Dr. Lacey Venanzi, a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in treating CIRS and gut dysfunction. Dr. Lacey discusses her insights on the gut microbiome, its connection to chronic illnesses, and how the immune system plays a major role. They explore various testing methods for gut health, the implications of common symptoms, and the importance of maintaining good bacteria in the body. Dr. Lacey also shares her strategies for supporting the microbiome and emphasizes the significance of sunlight and proper blue light management for overall health recovery. The session is filled with valuable information for anyone struggling with gut health issues, offering practical steps and considerations for both patients and practitioners.

To work with Dr. Lacey Venanzi, visit https://www.drlacey.org/
For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and disclaimer
01:08 Start of the interview with Dr. Lacey Interview
02:48 Why is gut dysbiosis so common with CIRS?
03:18 Immune Dysregulation and Gut Health
05:22 Problems with culture-based gut tests
08:50 Comparing the gut tests and Dr. Lacey's favorites
10:10 Reasons you may want a culturing test
11:00 Intestinal Permeability Test
13:49 When should you test your gut health?
15:45 The misconceptions about MCAS and histamine issues 
17:28 The issue with normalizing common GI problems
20:00 Sleep Apnea, hormone imbalances, and testing for co-infections
23:00 Blue Light as a carcinogen
23:48 Raising MSH & the Importance of Sunlight
27:52 What does a healthy GI system even look like?
31:07 Signs of Parasites: cravings and always being hungry
32:49 How to Work with Dr. Lacey
34:01 Additional resources for learning about gut health
34:40 Preserving the host (the patient) as a method to eliminate the infection
37:20 Jacie's experience with AS and reasonable expectations for healing
43:00 The dangers of essential oils
45:31 HLA Disorders and CIRS
46:28 Don't assume: Test!

HELPFUL LINKS!
To work with Dr. Lacey Venanzi, visit https://www.drlacey.org/
Our CIRSx 2025 recap of Dr. Lacey's talk: https://youtu.be/hqqluZl28TY?si=s_M3xivsMhUmwmMJ&t=1403
Dr. Lacey's favorite gut tests (DNA sequencing tests) below:
Nirvana Biome: https://www.nirvanabiome.com/
Tiny Health: https://www.tinyhealth.com/
Ombre: https://www.ombrelab.com/products/ombre-gut-health-test
Resource Dr. Lacey recommended: https://www.probioticadvisor.com/

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Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.