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What if the secret to healing from chronic illnesses lies within your gut? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, a medical veteran with decades of experience, as we unravel the critical role of our gut microbiome in treating conditions like leaky gut and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Gundry walks us through how our gut microbiome has evolved, impacting our health and sparking the rise of modern diseases. His insights on how diet can shape our health and how the right bacteria can assist in breaking down harmful substances like gluten and oxalates are truly enlightening. We engage Dr. Gundry in a fascinating discussion about leaky gut, gluten, and their profound impacts on health. We unravel the role of actin, an essential protein in our immune system and investigate how testing methods can give us a health report card. Dr. Gundry shares his findings about the prevalence of antibodies to various forms of gluten in his patients, and how restoring gut health can revitalize the vital communication channel between the immune system and the gut. We wrap up with Dr. Gundry sharing his inputs on the Human Microbiome Project and its connection to autism spectrum disorder. Emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet during fetal development and discussing the potential dangers of Roundup, a herbicide linked to leaky gut and other health issues, Dr. Gundry urges us all to make conscious consumer choices to influence the food supply. The conversation closes on a hopeful note, with Dr. Gundry speaking about his upcoming book, Gut, and how his food supplement company, GundryMD, is aiding in understanding the underlying causes of leaky gut and other health issues. Join us in this enlightening journey and discover how you can take control of your health, one gut bacteria at a time. 🎤 AVAILABLE AS AUDIO: https://examined.captivate.fm/listen KEY TAKEAWAYS –––––––––––– (0:00) - Gut's Role in Healing Chronic Illnesses (21:29) - Impact of Leaky Gut and Gluten (27:16) - Gut Healing and Detoxification Techniques (47:41) - Healing the Gut and Avoiding Toxins (1:07:06) - COVID, Leaky Gut, and True Healing MEMORABLE QUOTES –––––––––––– ""We used to have a fantastic defense system against the various environmental troublemakers that we encounter, and that includes plants that we eat and that includes fungi and molds, and we had a really robust system that could not only handle what was thrown at us but, maybe just as importantly, would educate the immune system." "We can heal your leaky gut, I can give you supplements that will do it, but if you keep swallowing razor blades every day, then you're just going to slice it right back open." "The other thing we've seen with some of our really mischievous autoimmune patients who have four or five active autoimmune diseases. A lot of those folks react to all forms of dairy and a lot of those folks react to all forms of milk, of eggs sorry, both yolks and whites. Now, the good news is, once we seal everything up, we can reintroduce a great number of these foods. Sometimes not all of them, but most of the time we can reintroduce these things, which is exciting. That's the carrot on the stick. I hold off, I hold out for people. There's hope." CONNECT WITH DR. STEVEN GUNDRY –––––––––––– https://www.facebook.com/GundryMD/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ODXZL2r3XepieV0uoRjNA https://www.instagram.com/gundrymd/ https://pl.pinterest.com/gundrymd/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gundrymd ABOUT EXAMINED –––––––––––– "Examined" is a podcast that ventures into the innovative world of functional medicine, focusing on the exploration of optimal health and well-being. The host, armed with nearly two decades of healthcare expertise, engages in enlightening conversations with leading experts and visionaries in health and longevity. The show features expert interviews, in-depth discussions on a wide range of health topics such as nutrition, genetics, mindfulness, and personalized healthcare, and inspiring real-life stories of individuals who have benefitted from this approach. It's a platform aimed at empowering listeners with transformative knowledge and practical insights, encouraging them to take an active role in their health journey. This podcast is a call to start exploring and enhancing one's health for a better, happier life. ABOUT ANN SHIPPY MD –––––––––––– https://annshippymd.com/about/ SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: –––––––––––– Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fZIqzmgXoMbyjku08vKwL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/examined/id1713978466 CONNECT WITH ANN: –––––––––––– Website - https://annshippymd.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annshippymd/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnnShippyMD/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annshippymd Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/annshippymd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/annshippymd Newsletter - https://annshippymd.com/contact/

Curcumin is the active, beneficial component of turmeric, and is one of the most anti-inflammatory compounds that I have in my Functional Medicine toolkit. It’s a must-have herb for every situation where inflammation is at the root, which includes arthritis, joint pain, fatigue, allergies, and many other auto-immune disorder! Curcumin supports immune function, intestinal health, detoxification, healthy aging, mental health, joint health, cardiovascular health and pain management. It’s also an important antioxidant compound that fights free radicals throughout the body.* Provides Antioxidant and Cell-Protective Activity* Supports Joint Health and Helps Relieve Minor Pain Associated with Physical Activity* Supports the Health of Organs and Systems by Modulating the Production of Cytokines and Other Signaling Molecules* Supports Brain/Neuronal Health and a Healthy Mood* Supports a Healthy Microbial Environment* https://shop.annshippymd.com/products/curcumin Please *SUBSCRIBE - LIKE - COMMENT - SHARE* if you enjoyed this video! *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Dr. Shippy shares information about Epigenetics. The study of how we can influence what are genes are doing. What we are learning now about epigenetics is showing us that what we do today, in each moment, can have an effect on not only our own gene expression, but even our children and grandchildren’s future gene expression! In this video Dr. Shippy highlights three specific lifestyle changes that you can make to help your genes to behave better, and recommends a few supplements that can support your body with these changes. Epigenetics is the study of changes in organisms that comes by way of gene expression (rather than DNA tampering). DNA has genes encoded in it. Gene expression is when genes “talk” to the nucleus of a cell and instruct it on how to behave. They tell a cell to act like a heart cell or a skin cell or a brain cell. These instructions change over time and can be affected by the food you eat, where you live, your career, your age, etc. Here are some basic understandings of epigenetics: Histones In a TED talk, geneticist Courtney Griffins, explained that there are about six feet of DNA strands inside every cell in your body. To accommodate all that DNA we have histones. DNA winds itself around histones, which are clusters of protein. Griffins suggested thinking of histones as “molecular spools.” There are about 30 million spools in each cell. Epigenome The outside layer of histones is called the epigenome. Epigenome literally means “on top of genome.” The epigenome is the outside layer of the gene strands of DNA. (Remember, DNA is wrapped around histones.) There are epigenetic marks or chemical tags that sit on the gene strands. These tags react to signals from the outside world such as stress or toxic chemical exposure. The epigenetic tags also govern the chromatin’s physical shape. Chromatin Histones combined with DNA create a structure called chromatin. Think of several molecular spools clumped up together. When chromatin is tightly knit, the genes are unreadable. They’re turned “off” to the cell. Researchers are learning how to turn off some genes that can lead to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and the pathogenesis of many other illnesses. When they’re loose they’re readable and tell the cell how to behave through a molecular exchange called DNA methylation. DNA Methylation To help cells interpret the instructions from genes there’s DNA methylation. This process is done with little groups of carbon and hydrogen called “methyl groups.” Methyl groups attach to a gene and guide the gene, instructing the cell nucleus. DNA methylation controls gene expression with a molecular exchange. When the cell follows the instructions from the methyl group, this is called gene expression—thus, the basis of epigenetics. Existing technology has made DNA methylation easy to study. DNA methylation was first discovered in human cancer in 1983 and has since been observed in many other illnesses and health conditions. Wise Choices To better understand the genesis of disease, scientists back in the 1970s began digging deep into cell behavior. This birthed epigenetics. Epigenetics is showing us that the spate of epidemics, like diabetes and cancers, may have begun their genetic imprint on the from DNA generations ago. Since it’s still a new science we continue discovering what it can do for us. Epigenetics is nature’s way of changing cells over time. During puberty, pregnancy, menopause and other changes our epigenome directs our cells with different instructions. Sometimes, they react to toxic exposure. This can lead to methyl groups giving poor instructions to genes. Methyl groups can even bind themselves to the wrong cells. Cells with the wrong methyl groups can become abnormal and lead to diseases like cancer. Epigenetics reminds us that it’s not only nature that has control over biology. We are discovering how much influence we have over our genetic imprint. This empowers us to make wise choices with our health.

The links between environmental toxins + cardiovascular disease...what you can do to mitigate risks.

Calming & Relaxing. Amino acids are the building blocks of all the proteins in the body and are responsible for the formation of cells, muscle, and tissues. Glycine, the smallest of the amino acids, is naturally produced in your body and present in small amounts in food. Sometimes this isn’t enough glycine for your body and mind to feel optimal. Supplementing with glycine may significantly impact your overall well-being and help you feel balanced and calm. We all experience stress at some point during our busy lives, but if we are unable to manage this stress it can lead to much greater issues down the road including chronic diseases or cancer. To manage symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and stress, I like to recommend the amino acid, glycine. Amino acids are the building blocks of all the proteins in the body and are responsible for the formation of cells, muscle, and tissues. The mechanism through which glycine relieves stress is its action as a neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord where it plays a critical role in neurotransmission. Interestingly, studies have shown that elevating glycine concentrations in the brain can be an effective approach for treatment of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and addiction. More recently, research has indicated that increasing levels of glycine may also provide neuroprotection, assist in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and alleviate symptoms associated with pain, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy. Glycine is also used by the body to make glutathione, the body’s chief antioxidant and a critical component of normal detoxification processes in the liver. Glycine is often insufficient in individuals exposed to numerous toxins, which results in an abundance of damaging free radicals. By acting as a precursor to proteins such as collagen and creatine, glycine can support muscle, tendon, and ligament growth—this is important for everyone, but especially those who do high-intensity workouts and heavy weightlifting. Pure Glycine Powder offers the amino acid glycine in a powder form for flexible dosing and convenience. Although glycine is synthesized in the human body, supplemental amounts may be beneficial to help meet the body’s many biological and metabolic demands for this amino acid. With the wide array of benefits from relief of anxiety and stress to muscle gains, glycine is one of the most effective, inexpensive, and safest supplements available. https://shop.annshippymd.com/products/pure-glycine-powder