Check out my interview with Dr. David Perlmutter where we discuss how gut health relates to just about everything else in the body, how changes in gut health can manifest as disease, and what we can do to fix the problem — the ultimate goal. Dr. R's Fast Facts Why is gut health so fundamental? The intestinal tract is responsible for over 90% of caloric absorption The gut is responsible … [Read more...]
SIBO, FODMAP & The Alphabet Soup of Your Gut
Much of the immune system and the process of inflammation takes place in the gut. Listen as I join Dr. Taz to explain SIBO, FODMAPs, and how to improve your health by aiding your gut. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out … [Read more...]
Listener Questions: Tests for Autoimmunity, How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Thyroid Antibodies & Eating Worse but Feeling Better
Today I will answer more listener questions, including: Tests for Autoimmunity How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner Thyroid Antibodies Eating Worse But Feeling Better Dr. R's Fast Facts Autoimmune Testing Question (part 1): “When you begin treatment for a patient, should exhaustive tests be run upfront or is there a better way to do that?” No, it does not … [Read more...]
Healing the Cause of IBS and SIBO
IBS and SIBO are common and can interfere with quality of life. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and altered bowel function (constipation or diarrhea). As we are learning more about IBS and SIBO, we are learning that alterations in the intestines may be a cause. Excitingly, recent evidence suggests that certain dietary changes may help repair the intestines in those with IBS and … [Read more...]
Fatigue and Female Hormone Balancing
Today I sat down with Vicky. She was suffering with fatigue, low motivation, weight gain, and irregular periods. She was an athlete and trained quite hard, which made me think she was simply burnt out. We applied a simple plan of dietary changes and herbal hormonal supports. In only 30 days, Vicky responded beautifully; she had better energy, better workouts, weight loss, and regular periods. No … [Read more...]
Dietary Changes and Hormone Balancing Resolves Migraines, Hot Flashes, Bloating, and Constipation
Naomi experienced great improvements in her migraines, hot flashes, bloating, and constipation. Going grain-free was very helpful for her. She had responded partially to going gluten-free, but then when cutting out all grains (namely rice), she felt even better. Naomi also had some bacterial and fungal imbalances in her gut in addition to female hormone and adrenal hormone imbalances. By … [Read more...]
A Case Study on the Effects of Dietary Intervention on Blood Sugar Regulation
We look at a patient case study that puzzled regular doctors but took a simple dietary intervention and minimal supplementation to remedy, no medication needed. An inspiring healing story that proves that sometimes less treatment is more. Get help with blood sugar and diet. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available. Healthcare providers looking to … [Read more...]
Success with Thyroid Autoimmunity, Joint Pain, Fatigue, Insomnia, and Weight Gain
Today I sat down with Laura. She was suffering with energy ups and downs, weight gain, insomnia, and joint pain from arthritis. We also found that Laura had Hashimoto's thyroid autoimmunity. We shifted Laura away from her previous vegetarian-like diet toward more of a Paleo-like diet. We also used some herbs and vitamins to help quell inflammation in the thyroid, in addition to herbal support for … [Read more...]
Finally, a Reasonable Dialogue on Methylation with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
You’ve likely heard something about methylation as it’s an area of functional medicine that is ‘hot’ right now. I’ve been very cautious regarding ‘methylation testing and treatment’ recommendations for a number of reasons. In today’s episode we speak with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and I share some of my concerns. Dr. Kara provides an excellent overview of how we can optimize methylation and do so … [Read more...]