Join Dr. Josh Axe, a leader in functional medicine and natural healing, as he dives into the fascinating world of gut health and alternative therapies. He shares insights on the intriguing practice of tongue mapping from Chinese medicine and differentiates between conventional and functional health approaches. Listen as he recounts his personal battle with a spinal infection and how he combined various treatments. Plus, discover the potential of AI in revolutionizing healthcare and the importance of tailored, holistic approaches to wellness.
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Tongue Ridges and Gut Health
Tongue ridges indicate a weak digestive system in Chinese medicine.
Specific herbs and foods can strengthen the gut, like astragalus, sweet potatoes, and ginger.
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Chinese Medicine for Pneumonia
Mikhaila Peterson recounts childhood pneumonia treated with Chinese medicine after antibiotics failed.
Tongue examination, cupping, and bitter herbal drinks resolved the pneumonia.
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Chinese Medicine Philosophy
Chinese medicine views illness as an imbalance within the body, not solely caused by germs.
Treatment focuses on restoring balance through foods, herbs, and lifestyle adjustments.
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In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe joined me to discuss gut health, functional medicine, and alternative healing methods, including Chinese medicine and herbal remedies. We explored why Chinese medicine uses tongue mapping, the differences between conventional and functional medicine, he broke down functional tests for gut health and we covered conditions like SIBO.Dr. Axe shared his story of overcoming a severe spinal infection that left him unable to walk and how he recovered. We also talked about the role of AI in healthcare and the best natural approaches to healing the gut.Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, leadership expert and highly successful entrepreneur, with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Axe is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, founder of DrAxe.com, and founder of The Health Institute. His businesses have ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies. He is the bestselling author of Think This Not That, Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family.—Follow Josh—Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxeX: https://x.com/drjoshaxeThe Health Institute: https://thehealthinstitute.com/For a high quality, ideology-free education consider enrolling in Peterson Academy: https://petersonacademy.com/Order After Party, my hangover supplement if you’d like to avoid the damage done by alcohol on https://bit.ly/3HajcWV and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! I read them all :)—Follow Me—All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapetersonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFullerTelegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson—Chapters—00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Dr. Josh Axe’s Background and Work02:25 - Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine05:01 - Organic Acids Test and Micronutrient Panels08:27 - Folate Deficiency and Methylation Cycle12:25 - Gut Health and Microbiome13:10 - Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine17:20 - Personal Health Story: Pneumonia and Chinese Medicine19:07 - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles22:15 - Natural vs. Conventional Treatments for Infections25:32 - Dr. Axe’s Back Injury and Stem Cell Therapy30:57 - Methylene Blue and Silver Treatments33:11 - Personalized Diets and Therapies36:14 - Chinese Medicine Dietary Recommendations39:48 - How Chinese Medicine Identifies Patterns43:26 - SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) Treatment47:59 - Herbal Protocols vs. Antibiotics50:12 - AI in Health and Medicine54:53 - Unconventional Health Practices57:12 - The Healing Power of Nature and Prayer01:00:06 - Dealing with Trauma and Emotional Healing01:04:48 - Where to Find Dr. Josh Axe
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