How To Address Gut Issues And Get Back To Optimal Health

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Sep 18, 2023

Discover the intricate relationship between gut health and overall well-being. The discussion unveils how modern lifestyles disrupt gut flora and connects these imbalances to chronic diseases. Personal journeys reveal the aftermath of antibiotic use on digestive issues. Learn about key dietary recommendations, including the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics, to optimize gut function. Experts share insights on addressing malnutrition and the importance of personalized nutrition strategies for restoring health. Delve into detox methods and the advantages of infrared therapy for enhancing overall wellness.

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INSIGHT

Dysbiosis Pandemic

Dysbiosis is increasing due to over-sanitization, overuse of antibiotics, and acid-blocking drugs.
These factors disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to various health issues.

ADVICE

Microbiome Testing

Consider microbiome tests, but focus on gut function, not just the types of microbes present.
Genova's GIFX test provides a comprehensive assessment of gut health.

ANECDOTE

Hyman's Mercury Story

Dr. Hyman's chronic fatigue, cognitive issues, and gut problems stemmed from mercury poisoning after living in China.
His gut issues, including dysbiosis, persisted for years until the mercury levels decreased.

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This episode is brought to you by AG1, AirDoctor, HigherDOSE, and Super Simple Protein.

So many people are plagued every day with uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and pain that often reduce quality of life or derail daily activities. Thankfully, emerging research has helped identify the real underlying issues of digestive conditions, which means we are developing an understanding of how to actually treat—and fix—gut dysfunction.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit and Dr. Elizabeth Boham about the importance of a healthy gut and how to treat common symptoms like bloating, malnutrition, dysbiosis, and more.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing.

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