About this episode
This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and InsideTracker . The number-one reason people visit the doctor is problems with the gut. Not only do gut issues impair gut function, making life miserable, but they also are a contributing factor to many serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, and more. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Mary Pardee to talk about the gut-immune connection, mindful eating, why it’s so important to chew our food properly, and the benefits of an elimination diet. Dr. Pardee is a naturopathic medical doctor and a certified Functional Medicine doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of MODRNmed, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients from the comfort of their homes. For those who cannot work one-on-one with a MODRNmed practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut-related complaints and natural solutions to start healing. In this episode we dive into: -The gut-immune connection -The first place you should start if you have gut issues -The benefits of walking right after a meal -How an elimination diet can help you get to the root cause of food intolerances -The importance of fiber for our gut health and how much we should consume daily Listen to the full episode here . For more on Dr. Mary Pardee, follow her on Instagram @Dr.MaryPardee , Facebook @ModrnMed , and through her website, modrnmed.com . This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and InsideTracker. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year by going to butcherbox.com/dhru . InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices