Jake Kocherhans, FDNP
Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP)

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Jake Kocherhans, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, breaks down his phased approach to healing gut dysfunction—targeting issues like reflux, SIBO, and H. Pylori. From calming inflammation to clearing out pathogens and rebuilding the gut, he outlines a clear path to lasting relief. Jake also shares practical tips for managing reflux flare-ups, highlights the importance of a strong mucosal barrier, and underscores how lifestyle and diet shifts can drive deep, long-term healing by addressing root causes.

Topic Overview

➤ Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Gut Health

➤ Personal Journey into Gut Health

➤ Understanding Reflux and Its Impact

➤ Phased Approach to Healing Gut Dysfunction

➤ Lifestyle Changes for Better Digestion

➤ Client Compliance and Behavioral Changes

➤ Immediate Relief Strategies for Reflux

➤ The Importance of Mucosal Lining

➤ Testing and Identifying Gut Issues

➤ Understanding Gut Health and Symptoms

➤ The Role of H. Pylori and SIBO in Reflux

➤ Natural Approaches to Treating Gut Issues

➤ The Importance of a Structured Healing Protocol

➤ Restoring Gut Health and Dietary Diversity

About the Speaker

About Atlas Functional Wellness

Atlas Functional Wellness is a virtual functional health clinic that specifically helps individuals suffering from chronic digestive issues such as SIBO, IBS, or GERD.

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Connect with Jake

🌐 Website: atlasfunctionalwellness.com
📸 Instagram: @jakekocherhans
🎥 TikTok: @jakekocherhans

About Atlas Functional Wellness

Atlas Functional Wellness is a virtual functional health clinic that specifically helps individuals suffering from chronic digestive issues such as SIBO, IBS, or GERD.

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Gail Taft
1 year ago

How do you do low dose zinccarnisone? Open capsules and put in water? Thanks 

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1 year ago
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Hi Gail,
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Cheryl Estrella
1 year ago

Wondering what your thoughts are on diatomaceous earth for parasites?

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1 year ago

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Anecdotal we heard that so called “healing earths” as Zeolite can help as they have a similar function as activated charcoal with a big surface area flushing out unwanted bacteria. In practice, noting of any kind like that was mentioned by any of the speakers. So I would say it is safe to try, but likely not the route we would suggest to go for.

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