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Key takeaways:
- Dr. Khokhar demonstrates a simple bedside test for visceral hypersensitivity using a hot or cold drink and explains where pain perception can break down.
- Diet, the microbiome, and ultra-processed foods all influence symptoms of disorders of gut-brain interaction, shaping how these conditions are managed.
- The webinar offers practical advice on fiber, sleep hygiene, stress, medication review, pelvic floor health, and when to consider SIBO and SIFO testing.
- Gut-directed hypnotherapy is increasingly a first-line option, especially for older patients, and Nerva is available at no cost for US patients aged 65 and over.
In this practical and informative webinar, Dr. Khokhar discusses:
A simple bedside test for visceral hypersensitivity using a hot or cold drink
Where pain perception can break down (gut, spinal cord, brain) and what that means for treatment
How diet, the microbiome, and ultra-processed foods influence DGBI symptoms
Practical advice on fiber, sleep hygiene, stress, medication review, and pelvic floor health
When to consider SIBO and SIFO testing, and where the evidence stands on stool microbiome panels
Why gut-directed hypnotherapy is increasingly a first-line option, especially for older patients.
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome and introduction to Dr. Omar Khokhar
2:00 - Why disorders of gut-brain interaction matter
7:00 - Visceral hypersensitivity and how pain perception breaks down
15:00 - The gut microbiome explained
18:00 - Diet, ultra-processed foods, and the 72-hour challenge
28:00 - The microbiome's influence on appetite, sleep, mood and athletic performance
35:30 - Treatment options and gut-directed hypnotherapy
43:00 - Special focus on older adults
51:00 - Key takeaways
52:30 - Audience Q&A
For US-based providers
Nerva is now available at no cost for all patients aged 65+. Refer these patients via Nerva's secure HIPAA-compliant online form.
