62. The Leaky Gut Breakdown with Dr. Ilana Gurevich

In this episode, Dr. Jones dives deep into gut health with the incredible Dr. Ilana Gurevich, a naturopathic gastroenterologist and expert in functional medicine. With decades of experience treating complex GI cases, Dr. Gurevich shares her personal journey with Crohn’s disease, how it shaped her career, and her unique approach to healing leaky gut, addressing autoimmunity, and optimizing overall gut health. You’ll learn why leaky gut is more than just a buzzword, how the gut impacts everything from autoimmunity to mental health, and actionable strategies for restoring gut integrity. Don’t miss this insightful conversation—it’s packed with real-world advice for both patients and practitioners! - Introduction (00:00 - 01:33)- Dr. Gurevich’s Journey: From personal Crohn’s struggles to becoming a gut health specialist. (01:33 - 06:43)- Naturopathic Gastroenterology vs. Conventional Care: The key differences and benefits. (06:43 - 08:33)- Why Gut Health Matters: Addressing IBS, IBD, and other common conditions. (08:33 - 09:58)- Turd Nerds Podcast: Dr. Gurevich’s passion project for sharing clinical insights. (09:58 - 14:38)- What is Leaky Gut?: The science behind intestinal permeability. (14:38 - 20:16)- Triggers for Leaky Gut: Stress, toxins, medications, and diet. (20:16 - 22:56)- The Role of Processed Foods: How modern diets impact gut health. (22:56 - 27:33)- Stress and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why stress is a major player in GI issues. (27:33 - 29:30)- Signs and Symptoms of Leaky Gut: From bloating to brain fog and beyond. (29:30 - 30:41)- Autoimmune Links: How gut permeability contributes to chronic conditions. (30:41 - 35:37)- Testing for Leaky Gut: Zonulin, LPS, and microbiome assessments. (35:37 - 41:07)- Healing the Gut: Dietary changes, fermented foods, and key nutraceuticals. (41:07 - 44:49)- The “Sinister Six” Foods to Avoid: Gluten, sugar, dairy, and more. (44:49 - 47:51)- Peptides for Gut Health: BPC-157, KPV, and their healing potential. (47:51 - 57:39)- Lifestyle Matters: Why healing doesn’t stop after treatment. (57:39 - 58:49)- Why Maintenance is Key: Practical tips for long-term gut health. (58:49 - 01:01:10)- Closing Thoughts (01:01:10 - 01:08:10) ***** Learn more about Dr. Gurevich: https://www.openwellnesspdx.com/ *****The Turd Nerds podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-turd-nerds/id1651253399 *****Tides Health: https://yourtides.com/ *****NuBioAge: https://nubioage.com/ *****Connect with Dr. Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/