Episode 293: How Your Gut Affects Your Heart, Skin, Stress Levels, and Everything Else with Dr. Alejandro Junger

Dr. Alejandro Junger is a renowned cardiologist, functional medicine doctor, and the founder of the Clean Program, as well as a New York Times best-selling author. With decades of experience in medicine, Dr. Junger has dedicated his career to uncovering the root causes of complex health issues that often seem unrelated. His journey began with a profound intuition that a deeper understanding was needed, leading him to explore the intricate connections between Eastern and Western medicine, as well as ancient wisdom and modern science. Key Topics: - Dr. Junger’s personal story of struggling with depression and how he found functional medicine - The heart-gut connection you should learn about - The interconnections of neurons in the gut, heart, and brain - Cholesterol myth busting: what we really should look for - The stress-gut connection - How trauma plays a role in gut health - Dr. Junger’s clean program and the purpose behind it Learn more about Dr. Junger and purchase his clean program at cleanprogram.com. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/