How To Recover From IBD Without Surgery & Medication

This podcast episode explores the role of diet, gut health, and functional medicine in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The speakers discuss the autoimmune paleo diet (AIP) and its potential benefits in reducing inflammation and supporting gut healing. They delve into the functional medicine approach, highlighting the importance of addressing underlying causes and utilizing a comprehensive treatment plan. The speakers also discuss the increasing prevalence of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, the disruptive nature of these diseases, and the role of nutrition and toxins in their development. They emphasize the potential of functional medicine in providing a curative approach and share patient success stories. The podcast also covers the collaboration between functional medicine and traditional medicine, the importance of probiotics and diet in managing IBD, emerging therapies such as probiotics and curcumin, the 5R program in functional medicine, the concept of specialty medical homes, and the role of inflammation in chronic diseases. The episode concludes by discussing markers and tests for assessing inflammation, the role of diet in driving inflammation, the relationship between diet and the microbiome, and the significance of the gut microbiome for overall health.