In this episode, host Nicky Yazbeck interviews Dr. Crystal Felice, a functional wellness coach with a PharmD and an Applied Functional Medicine Certification (AFMC). Dr. Felice shares her transformative journey into gut health and functional medicine, discussing how she overcame her own health challenges by healing her gut. She emphasizes the critical role of gut health in achieving hormone balance and overall well-being, drawing on her expertise in functional medicine.

Dr. Felice explains the importance of gut health testing, such as the GI map, and her experiences with parasite cleanses and regular maintenance for optimal gut function. She discusses how factors like stress, diet, and certain foods such as gluten and dairy can impact gut health, potentially leading to issues like digestive problems, mood disorders, and sleep disturbances.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Felice debunks common myths about probiotics and highlights natural methods for addressing gut imbalances, including the use of fermented foods and prebiotics. She also shares her insights on supporting liver health, offering practical advice for anyone looking to optimize their gut health.

Takeaways:

• Functional medicine can be a powerful tool in healing gut health issues.
• Gut testing, such as the GI map, can provide valuable information about gut health and guide treatment.
• A parasite cleanse can be beneficial for gut health, and regular maintenance is important.
• Gut health plays a significant role in hormone balance and overall well-being.
• Gluten and dairy can have different effects on the gut, and individual tolerance varies.
• Increasing fiber intake can optimize gut health and have various health benefits.
• Imbalances in the gut can lead to various health issues, including digestive problems, mood disorders, hormonal imbalances, and sleep disturbances.
• Stress and diet play a significant role in gut health, and high stress levels can contribute to imbalances in the gut.
• Gut imbalances can be treated naturally through diet changes, lifestyle modifications, and the use of natural antimicrobials.
• Regular gut testing is important to identify imbalances and guide treatment protocols.
• Supporting liver health is crucial for overall well-being, and castor oil packs and bitters tinctures can be beneficial for liver support.
• Probiotics alone cannot restore gut balance, and incorporating fermented foods and prebiotics into the diet is essential for gut health.

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Keywords: Gut health, functional medicine, hormone balance, gluten, dairy, fiber intake, digestive problems, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, stress, diet, natural treatment, liver health, probiotics, prebiotics, parasite cleanse.