Best Reflux MD Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 514: Probiotics Every Day? @drlizcruz 10:40

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss why it's important to be on a healthy probiotic every day. Has your doctor ever told you to take a holiday / a break from your probiotic? If so, this podcast is for you. Learn why taking a probiotic every day is so important to maintaining your gut microb…

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Life After Gallbladder Removal: How to manage your cholecystectomy 20:04

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of gallbladder issues, including what does the gallbladder even do (3:59), common gallbladder problems (5:18), how it's removed (7:40), what to expect after removal (9:20) and tips for improving your quality of life after your cholecystectomy (12:32). He also goes in depth on wh…

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Ep. 101- Chronic cough, LPR, Rhinitis, with Dr. Basil Kahwash 56:16

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Episode referenced during out discussiong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/758BH8CZMInZsYoWLeHQP6?si=oRI1aVaUQrKqMhWWFfZMbgBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 513: Wake Up America: Smart Watch Bands @drlizcruz 13:47

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their Wake Up America series by discussing smart watch bands. Hear about what they are putting in smart watch bands to protect the band but potentially expose you to harmful chemicals. Learn about forever chemicals and what you can do to protect yourself…

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Black Stools, Melena, What Your Stool Color Means! 27:50

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This week Dr. Islam explores the poop color spectrum. He begins with a case study of a patient suffering from black, tarry stools, or melena (2:03). He also explores the causes and the seriousness of rectal bleeding (9:49) and he explains what each poop color means for your health (21:21). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com Y…

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Episode 512: GI Focus: Anal Fissures @drlizcruz 13:25

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their GI Focus series on Anal Fissures. Learn what an anal fissure is, how you get it and what you can do to treat it. Also find out why it's so hard for them to heal and what happens if they don't heal over a long period of time. Watch us on YouTube: ht…

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Episode 511: Roadblocks to Wellness @drlizcruz 26:11

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss some interesting roadblocks they are facing while trying to grow their wellness business. Learn about some of their strategies and what they are up against, especially with some of the local GI doctors. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FkCi6gcqNbw Dr…

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Scary Patient Case Study + Gastroparesis Month 20:37

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This week Dr. Islam begins with a patient case study of trouble swallowing gone wrong (2:30). He also takes an extensive look at delayed gastric emptying, gastroparesis (9:29). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samee…

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Ep. 100- Why Your SIBO keeps coming back 30:35

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Visit http://triosmartbreath.com/ to order your at home test. This is the test I use for all my clients.By Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Hulk Hogan's Death: What Can We Learn? + What is Your Poop Color Telling You? 38:14

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This week Dr. Islam examines the importance of your poop's color and what it may be telling you about your gut health. He starts with a patient case study (2:01). He also takes a look at the death of wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan, and some of the lessons we can learn from his passing (11:50). He returns to the poop color discussion with the ultimate r…

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Episode 510: It's All In Your Head @drlizcruz 17:02

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss what doctors tell their patients when all the tests have been ordered and everything comes back negative. Have you ever been told, "It's All in Your Head"? We can't tell you how many patients end up on our door step that have been told that same thing. Bu…

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Episode 509: Fart Walking - The New Trend @drlizcruz 14:41

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the new trend called Fart Walking. Learn what Fart Walking is and how it can benefit the body. Not only is it making passing gas the new norm, but it's getting everyone off the couch after dinner and moving their bodies, even if it is only for a few minut…

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Episode 508: 500th Podcast @drlizcruz 11:04

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they celebrate their 500th Podcast. Since their first podcast on July 16, 2014 Dr. Liz Cruz and Tina Nunziato have been putting out podcast after podcast, educating the world on digestive health and overall wellness. It's been a fun journey with each other and all of …

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Episode 507: Wake Up America - Iodized Salt @drlizcruz 11:36

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their Wake Up America series by discussing iodized salt. Learn how iodized salt came into existence in the 1930's and why today it's the cause of so many medical issues. If your doctor has told you to stop eating salt, this podcast is for you. Watch us o…

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Ep. 99. Do Probiotics Work If They Don't Survive Digestion? 12:05

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Ep. 99. Do Probiotics Work If They Don't Survive Digestion? by Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCPBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 506: Anti-Aging and IVOLV Superhuman Wellness @drlizcruz 18:01

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue interviewing Naturopath Alvin Harbour from IVOLV Superhuman Wellness. Learn what Alvin has created to help you with anti-aging protocols. Dr. Cruz along with many individuals from around the world fly in to Peoria, AZ to take advantage of the unique blen…

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CSID: Congenital Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency 9:50

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This week Dr. Islam takes a look at a condition the medical field is only recently getting a better understanding of: CSID, congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X:…

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Episode 505: Low Energy Levels and IVOLV Superhuman Wellness @drlizcruz 17:09

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue interviewing Naturopath Alvin Harbour from IVOLV Superhuman Wellness. Learn how stress and low energy levels can affect your health and what Alvin has created to help you perform a whole body reset. Dr. Cruz along with many individuals from around the wo…

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Concierge Medicine? What is it - who's it for - is it the future of medicine? 41:17

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In this episode, Dr. Islam welcomes a special guest to the pod, Dr. Jacob Reddick MD. Dr. Reddick is the co-owner of Preferred MD, a concierge medicine practice. He outlines what concierge medicine is, the benefits, the challenges, who it's for and whether it's the future of medicine! PreferredMD.net 806-785-0600 Let's Talk About Poop! Website: htt…

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Episode 504: Introducing Alvin Harbour and IVOLV Superhuman Wellness @drlizcruz 20:22

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they introduce one of Dr. Cruz's newest favorite people - Naturopath Alvin Harbour from IVOLV Superhuman Wellness. Alvin has a clinic in Peoria, AZ that Dr. Cruz has been visiting for the last 6 months and she is so excited to share what she has been doing and how it'…

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Special Guest: Lacey Meeks MSN 57:25

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In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Lacey Meeks of Farwell Family Healthcare to discuss the adventure of owning her own practice, the future of health and wellness management, hormone therapy and much more. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram…

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Fatty Liver Disease Deep Dive 27:48

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This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at fatty liver disease, what has now become the most common cause of liver cirrhosis in the United States. He begins with a patient case study (2:16) who suffered from MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatitic liver disease and formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease). He also gives practica…

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Ep.98 MCAS, POTS, EDS, with Neurogastroenterologist Zachary Spiritos MD, MPH 1:07:19

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Ep.98 MCAS, POTS, EDS, with Neurogastroenterologist Zachary Spiritos MD, MPH by Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCPBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 503: Fecal Transplant and South Park @drlizcruz 14:50

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss a recent episode of South Park that focused on fecal transplants. Yes, putting someone else's poop in your butt is a real thing. Find out why someone would even consider something like this and how much it can help. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O…

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Your Brain is Messing With Your Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis 29:35

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This week, Dr. Islam examines the relationship between the brain and gut, or the gut-brain axis (1:45). He gives you the five things you need to know about the gut-brain axis (10:24)) and eleven practical tips to improve both your gut and brain health (17:25). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Faceboo…

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Episode 502: Biome It's All the Buzz @drlizcruz 13:34

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the new buzzword everyone has been hearing about "Biome". What is a biome and why is everyone talking about it? Find out why it's so important to have a healthy biome and how to keep it in tip top shape. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zuuXGXEGMSA D…

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Let's Talk About [Prostate!] - Special Guest: Pranav Sharma, MD 1:07:01

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This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Pranav Sharma, a Board Certified Urologist, to the podcast (1:07). Together they discuss the dangers and treatments of prostate cancer, the importance of prostate screening, testosterone replacement therapy, and more! Dr. Islam also takes a closer look at esophageal cancer, including the warning signs to look for…

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Ep. 97. Cholesterol- What Role Does Diet Play_ A root cause approach 36:58

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Ep. 97. Cholesterol- What Role Does Diet Play_ A root cause approach by Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCPBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 501: Hawaii Trip and Big Changes @drlizcruz 18:00

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss their recent trip to Hawaii to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary and the closing of the practice. Find out what they did on their trip and what happened when they got home. Lots of changes all around for the whole family. Watch us on YouTube: https…

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Episode 499: Wake Up America: Anti-Inflammatory Skin Meds @drlizcruz 10:15

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their Wake Up America series by discussing anti-inflammatory skins medicines. Anti-Inflammatory medicines like Motrin, Advil, Naproxen, etc. are a GI doctors worst nightmare. They cause inflammation in the gut, including bleeding ulcers. Many people thin…

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Special Guest Pod: David Long, MD - Lubbock Cooper Health Center 45:02

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In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Dr. David Long. Dr. Long has practiced family medicine for 15 years in the Lubbock area. They discuss hormone replacement therapy(6:00), GLP-1's(19:17), and the success of drive-up clinics (25:00). He also shares his story of opening his own successful private practice in the middle of the pandemic (29:20). Le…

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Episode 500: Meds from Mexico @drlizcruz 15:49

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss if it's safe to get your meds from Mexico. Medical tourism is on the rise, especially with how expensive things are getting here in the US. Many are already crossing borders for procedures and medicines. Learn why the medicines in Mexico are cheaper and i…

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Life After Gallbladder Removal: Managing Your Gut After Cholecystectomy 22:12

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This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at managing your life and gut following the removal of your gallbladder, or cholecystectomy. He provides a patient case study (1:04), what exactly happens to your digestive system following your gallbladder removal (12:00), and what foods he recommends following your cholecystectomy (16:12). Let's Talk About P…

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Fix Your Gut Naturally! How to Use Food as Medicine 36:17

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into using food as medicine for your gut. He discusses a recent patient case study (2:01), the immense benefits of blueberries on your gut (16:28), the mysterious benefits of ginger (23:13) and not all bread is bad for your gut (30:57). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerI…