Gut Health and Herbal Medicine: Kristine Schrak on IBS, Antacids and Root Causes

Kristine Schrak spent years dealing with digestive issues before studying clinical herbalism and writing Do You Have the Guts? On Vibe Science, she joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to discuss why gut health is more complex than taking a probiotic or following the newest wellness trend. They explore individualized herbal care, IBS, adaptogens, dandelion root, hydration, processed food, sugar, and the habit of masking recurring digestive symptoms with antacids. Kristine explains why her process looks beyond a diagnosis to factors such as nutrition, stress, trauma, work, childhood antibiotic use, and a person’s complete health history. The episode offers a practical introduction to herbal medicine while reinforcing the importance of discussing persistent symptoms and medication changes with a qualified healthcare professional. TOPICS COVERED Kristine Schrak’s personal gut health journey Transitioning from corporate management to clinical herbalism Understanding gut health beyond probiotics Personalized care versus treating a diagnostic label IBS, acid reflux, and recurring digestive symptoms Short-term symptom management versus underlying causes Traditional uses of dandelion root and chamomile Stimulant and non-stimulant adaptogens Nutrition as the foundation of Kristine’s approach Reducing processed food, refined sugar, and conventional bread Hydration and digestive wellness Making realistic lifestyle changes CONNECT WITH KRISTINE SCHRAK Herbalist Kristine: https://herbalistkristine.com/ Do You Have the Guts?: https://herbalistkristine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbalistkristine/ Heal.me: https://heal.me/kristine-schrak-clinical-herbalist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-schrak CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD AND VIBE SCIENCE Vibe Science: https://vibesciencepodcast.com/ Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanalford.com/ Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Vibe Science on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science