Hiccups- that annoying and at times, painful reflex that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, and sometimes refuses to leave. But what are they really? Is there an evolutionary reason we’ve developed this reflex? When should you be concerned? Can we prevent them?

In this episode, we break down the pathophysiology of hiccups (yes, there’s real science behind it) Knowing the science of why they occur, we can separate fact from fiction on how to cure them. From medical insights to strange home remedies, we’re getting to the root of the world’s most inconvenient reflex.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:45 Hiccups – the diaphragm and phrenic nerve
• 6:30 Pathophysiology of the hiccup and evolution of this reflex
• 9:30 Diet and lifestyle hiccup triggers
• 11:00 The rhythmic reflex arc
• 13:40 When should you be concerned?
• 15:50 Common cures – fact vs. fiction
• 21:25 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Charles Osborne
• 23:09 Take-aways for functional medicine practitioners

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Akkermansia muciniphila has been getting tons of great press recently. It’s a bacterium in the gut microbiome that thrives by supporting mucin production. However, its potential to enhance metabolic health and support weight management has paved the way for innovative probiotic solutions – which is exactly what a company called Pendulum has done! Pendulum’s products are backed by cutting-edge research showing clinical efficacy.

Today we speak with Christina O’Connor, registered dietician and Senior Healthcare Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics. Christina breaks down all the latest research on Akkermansia muciniphila and how optimizing levels can lead to greater health outcomes.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 5:30 Christina O’Connor on her love of microbiome science
• 8:40 Main drivers of gut health
• 10:15 Why should we care about Akkermansia?
• 13:05 Can you have too much?
• 15:20 GLP-1 effects of Akkermansia
• 17:25 Stool testing on probiotics and supporting colonization
• 22:40 What’s next for Pendulum?
• 24:15 The Fireball

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Healthcare professionals: Create a provider account HERE for wholesale pricing and get $50 off with code WSGENOVA50.

Not a healthcare professional or just want to try it out? Get 20% off your first membership order at pendulumlife.com with code GENOVA at checkout.

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Are you a consumer interested in checking your levels of Akkermansia? Use the promo code PENDULUM20 for 20% off Genova Diagnostics’ Akkermansia Assessment

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

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Advanced technologies and personalized approaches have been the hallmark of what we do here at Genova Diagnostics. We are frequently asked how this testing can be applied in pediatrics. Our testing is widely used to help empower parents to get to the root cause of some common childhood concerns. But there are some caveats to consider when interpreting results.

Every child is unique – so why shouldn’t their healthcare be? In this episode, we dive into the world of personalized medicine for children and how Genova’s cutting-edge testing can unlock better health outcomes for kids.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:25 Approaching common pediatric ailments
• 6:00 Root causes of skin issues, rashes, eczema
• 9:15 Food Sensitivity Testing and caveats
• 11:00 Stool testing in pediatrics – interp is different!
• 15:15 Pediatric nutrition testing – benefits and things to know
• 17:40 Childhood obesity and testing for metabolic syndrome
• 20:00 “What is it?” Game

Additional Resources:

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Food Sensitivity+

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

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