Hormone Health 101: How Integrative Medicine Changed My Life with Dr. Amich
Nov 6, 2023
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Dr. Jason Amich discusses integrative medicine, hormone and gut health, and the importance of personalized lab testing. He emphasizes the need to analyze patient information and explores the limitations of traditional medicine. The podcast also covers gut health issues, the negative effects of sugar, stress reduction, and how to schedule an appointment with Dr. Amich.
Integrative medicine combines Western medicine with other effective approaches, focusing on personalized treatment plans.
Comprehensive hormone testing allows for a better understanding of imbalances and their implications.
Targeted interventions and lifestyle changes can positively impact gut health, improving digestion, mood, and skin health.
Deep dives
Integrative Medicine and Personalized Care
Integrative medicine combines Western medicine with other effective approaches to patient care. By gathering extensive information about patients before their appointments, doctors can analyze their responses and create personalized treatment plans. The traditional medical model often lacks the time and attention needed to fully understand patients' symptoms and histories. Integrative medicine focuses on preventing chronic diseases and finding long-term solutions rather than relying on band-aid treatments.
Hormone Health and Testing
Hormone imbalances, such as those seen in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), can have significant effects on a woman's health. Comprehensive hormone testing, such as the four-point hormone panel, can provide insight into various hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Understanding hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle allows for a better understanding of imbalances and their implications. Optimal hormone levels, rather than just falling within the normal range, are the goal in achieving balance and overall well-being.
Gut Health and its Impact on Overall Health
Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for overall health and well-being. Imbalances in the gut microbiome can lead to symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Conditions like candida overgrowth and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can disrupt the gut ecosystem. Testing the gut microbiome and evaluating stool samples can provide valuable information for targeted interventions. Lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, exercise, quality sleep, and hydration, can help promote a diverse ecosystem and strengthen the gut lining. Addressing gut health can have far-reaching effects, positively impacting everything from digestion to mood and skin health.
Understanding Individual Biochemistry for Optimal Nutrition
The podcast highlights the importance of understanding individual biochemistry in order to determine the best diet for optimal health. The speaker emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating better, as different individuals may react differently to certain foods based on their biochemistry. For example, while blueberries may be considered healthy and anti-inflammatory for most people, if an individual's immune system reacts negatively to blueberries, it can worsen their health. The speaker stresses the need for personalized lab testing to identify specific food sensitivities and allergies, as well as the importance of reducing processed foods and avoiding inflammatory ingredients like high fructose corn syrup. By understanding and adapting to one's unique biochemistry, individuals can make informed dietary choices that support their overall well-being.
The Link Between Gut Health, Lab Testing, and Symptoms
The episode explores the connection between gut health, lab testing, and symptoms. The speaker explains the different types of immune cells involved in the immune system response, such as IgM, IgA, IgG, and IgE, and how they can react to certain foods. Lab testing for food sensitivities, including IgG and IgA reactions, is highlighted as a valuable tool to identify trigger foods that can cause delayed symptoms. The importance of reducing stress, practicing breathing exercises, and incorporating light exercise into daily routines is emphasized as effective ways to support hormone and gut health. The speaker also encourages moderation when it comes to caffeine and alcohol consumption and suggests focusing on hydrating in the morning and reducing processed food intake to promote overall well-being.
Episode 2: Today we’re joined by my integrative medicine doctor, Dr. Jason Amich. He is a Health Scientist and Functional Medicine Consultant. He earned his Doctor of Health Sciences degree at A.T. Still University. Dr. Amich is the first doctor that took the time to analyze my symptoms, instead of writing them off as part of womanhood. He goes into detail about the power of integrative healing while improving hormone and gut health. He breaks down what symptoms to look out for, and what actions to take in order to gain more insight about your health and how to heal from the inside out. He has so much knowledge to share as well as everyday changes you can make in your lifestyle to improve your health. Whether you have PCOS, hormone imbalance, high stress levels or gut health issues, and you want to learn how to heal naturally, this is the episode for you!