In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, an expert in functional medicine, and Dr. Raja Dhir, a physician specializing in probiotics, explore the profound connection between gut health and overall well-being. They dive into leaky gut syndrome, revealing its ties to chronic diseases and the impacts of modern diets. They also discuss the importance of diverse probiotic strains and innovative approaches to enhance gut health. Listeners will learn actionable strategies for recovery, including dietary changes and the use of prebiotics.
Maintaining gut health is crucial for overall well-being and can be affected by factors like environmental toxins, antibiotics, C-sections, and diet.
Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, can lead to immune responses and inflammation due to compromised gut lining from poor diet, antibiotics, and food additives.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is commonly linked to gut health issues and can be treated with antibiotics, herbal remedies, and a gut repair program for rebalancing the gut microbiome.
Deep dives
Gut Health Impacts Overall Well-Being
Maintaining gut health is crucial as it affects overall well-being. Factors such as environmental toxins, antibiotics, C-sections, and diet can disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome. Imbalances in the gut can cause inflammation, leading to various chronic illnesses like arthritis, asthma, and even mental health disorders.
Identifying and Treating Leaky Gut
Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, plays a significant role in health issues. The gut lining can become compromised, allowing undigested food particles and bacteria to enter the bloodstream, triggering immune responses and inflammation. Factors like poor diet, antibiotics, and food additives contribute to leaky gut, impacting conditions such as allergies, autoimmunity, and fatigue.
Causes and Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common issue linked to gut health. Factors like bacterial imbalances, food sensitivities, and antibiotic use can contribute to SIBO. Treatment involves antibiotics, herbal remedies, and a gut repair program to rebalance the gut microbiome and restore gut function.
Customized Probiotic Therapy
Tailoring probiotic therapy is essential for gut health. Different strains of probiotics have specific effects on various health conditions like skin health, immunity, and heart health. Understanding targeted probiotic use, purity, potency, and efficacy helps in selecting the right probiotic for individual needs.
Nutritional Approach to Gut Health
Diet plays a crucial role in improving gut health. Elimination diets, herbal remedies, prebiotics, and polyphenol-rich foods aid in gut repair and optimization. Supporting a healthy gut ecosystem through food choices, supplements, and personalized care can significantly impact overall health and well-being.
There’s a foundational piece of Functional Medicine that surprises many conventional health practitioners: it’s that the health of our gut impacts every other part of the body—even the brain. With 60% of our immune system residing in our gut, it is the first place to look for an imbalance when treating illness.
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and Dr. Raja Dhir about all of the insults to our gut and how to recover gut health using Functional Medicine principles.
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