Healthpath Podcast All Disease Starts With The Leaky Gut with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Tom O'Bryan, a leading Functional Medicine Educator, dives deep into the connections between leaky gut and chronic diseases. He reveals how everyday exposures can lead to systemic inflammation. The conversation highlights transformative dietary changes, including the benefits of a gluten-free diet for children with epilepsy. Additionally, Dr. O'Bryan emphasizes nurturing the microbiome with colorful, nutrient-rich foods and the power of mindset in promoting health. Simple weekly adjustments can make a substantial difference in well-being!
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Early Functional Medicine Experience
- Dr. Tom O'Bryan shared how his interest in functional medicine began with infertility cases he helped successfully treat early in his career.
- He noticed many health issues were linked to invisible food-induced inflammation that attacks an individual's weak link in the body chain.
Inflammation Causes Chronic Disease
- Chronic disease stems from inflammation caused by an activated immune system reacting to environmental triggers.
- Identifying and reducing these triggers is essential to arrest and prevent diseases like epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and autoimmune conditions.
One Hour Weekly Health Investment
- Allocate one hour per week to learning and making one health improvement relating to reducing toxins and improving your environment.
- Small, consistent steps accumulate to drastically improve family health over six months.