Episode 2: IBS and IBD are on the same disease spectrum

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I discuss: (0:45 sec) the concept that IBS and IBD are on the same spectrum of disease (4:28) IBS and IBD as distinct conditions and also what they have in common (6:25) definition of inflammation (9:13) the relationship between inflammation and a dysregulated immune system (10:55) how immune dysregulation plays out in IBS and IBD (12:15) why conventional medicine approaches aren’t helpful at identifying root causes of IBS and IBD (13:25) the common characteristics of idiopathic conditions like IBS, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue and how these compare to autoimmune conditions like M.S. and IBD (15:25) functional medicine views the body as breaking down as one system versus as just one partLink to my websiteDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimenLink to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healingLink to a free 30 minute Gut Check CallLink to my websiteDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.