Ep.25 Root Cause Medicine: Healing the Gut-Brain Connection with Food and Lifestyle

Dr. Katie Takayasu initially pursued a path in traditional Western medicine, but as her own health issues began to be evident, she took a step back to assess what would get to the cause of her symptoms rather mask the problem.She has built a practice that is rich is evidence-based medicine that combines both Western and holistic approaches to treat the whole patient.   Dr. Katie teaches patients the value of optimizing their lifestyles - how we eat, how we move, how we sleep, and how we attend to our spiritual selves.  Dr. Katie Takayasu is also the author of the book Plants First - A Physicians Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet, which is sold at booksellers and on Amazon. We spoke quite a bit about the gut-brain connection.  Dr. Katie often recommends gut-based hypnosis for her patients.What is in Dr. Katie's shopping cart?Bitter greens - Arugula, Swiss chard, kale - bitter greens are also good for the liver for bile productionCoconut yogurt -Getting some healthy fat and protein at breakfast is recommended, as it may help you stay more satiated throughout the day, so you eat less.Kombucha as an alternative to wine - 4 ounces or so may "take the edge off" of wanting alcoholOne to two ounces of  tart cherry juice mixed with some seltzer and lime is also a good cocktail alternative (natural source of melatonin)Katie Takayasu, MD, MBA has a private practice Wellness Insights in Stamford, CTLearn more about her Integrative Health approach and detox plan at https://www.drkatie.com/Dr. Katie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorkatie/_________________________________________If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, adding a layer of support may be an option. I’ve partnered with a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 and other peptide therapies.https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fqLike to connect? Email me at [email protected] Transcripts are created with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.