3 Steps To Fix Your Gut Health

Oct 29, 2021

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George Papanicolaou, DO

Guest

Todd LePine, MD

Guest

Steven Gundry

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Steven Gundry, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and nutrition pioneer, joins Dr. Todd LePine, an internist focusing on holistic health, and Dr. George Papanicolaou, a family medicine physician specializing in Functional Medicine. They delve into the crucial role of gut bacteria in overall health, discussing dietary choices that can enhance gut function. Topics like time-controlled eating, the impact of gluten on autoimmune conditions, and the benefits of a polyphenol-rich diet illuminate the path to better gut health. Tune in for practical insights and transformative stories!

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INSIGHT

Gut Microbiome’s Importance

The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health, impacting immune function, energy levels, and more.
It's often overlooked in conventional medicine.

INSIGHT

Microbiome-Mitochondria Communication

The microbiome and mitochondria communicate through postbiotics, impacting energy production.
These postbiotics, including gases like hydrogen sulfide, act as messengers.

ADVICE

Dietary Recommendations for Energy

Avoid processed foods and incorporate whole foods into your diet.
Limit the time you eat each day to allow mitochondria to recover.

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This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens.

Our gut bacteria regulate many of our bodily functions, from creating vitamins to controlling our immune system, our brain function, and of course, our metabolism and weight. They are critical to our long-term health. This is why Functional Medicine almost always starts helping people treat chronic health problems by fixing their gut.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Steven Gundry, Dr. Todd LePine, and Dr. George Papanicolaou to talk about fixing your mitochondrial function, what foods to avoid, food sensitivities, and incorporating a whole foods diet that’s rich in polyphenols.

Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition, as well as medical director at The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine. He is the author of many New York Times bestselling books and is the founder of GundryMD, a line of wellness products and supplements, and host of The Dr. Gundry Podcast.

Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine, and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. He has been practicing Functional Medicine for over 15 years focusing on optimal aging, bio-detoxification, gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders.

Dr. George Papanicolaou is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Family Medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania. He is also an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. He specializes in treating the root causes of many conditions including neurodegenerative disorders, ADHD, PANDAS/PANS, and gut and hormone health.

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