Episode 33: How Gut Health and Hormones Are Linked: Insights from Dr. Peter Kan

About My Guest: Dr. Peter Kan is a board-certified integrative medicine practitioner, functional medicine expert, and chiropractic neurologist specializing in chronic conditions. He is the creator of the NeuroMetabolic Integration program and has helped over 5,000 patients worldwide reclaim their health through his virtual practice. Dr. Kan bridges Eastern and Western medicine, emphasizing the body’s innate ability to heal. Social Handles: Website Instagram LinkedIn Summary: This episode dives into the role of gut health in hormonal imbalances like PCOS. Dr. Kan explains how insulin resistance, neurological dysfunction, and gut microbiome imbalances create a cascade of health issues. He provides practical tips for improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and balancing hormones through lifestyle changes. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Why Gut Health is Crucial for PCOS and Hormonal Balance (01:32) - What is a Chiropractic Neurologist? Understanding Functional Neurology (03:32) - Nerves and Digestion: The Importance of the Vagus Nerve in Gut Health (05:25) - Insulin Resistance and PCOS: How They Impact Neurology and the Gut (13:48) - Signs of Poor Gut Health and How They Relate to Hormonal Imbalance (21:41) - The Role of Muscle Mass in Insulin Resistance and Hormonal Health (32:49) - How Stress and Sleep Affect Digestion, Hormones, and Overall Health (37:36) - Alcohol’s Impact on Sleep, Gut Microbiome, and Hormonal Balance (50:25) - Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: What You Need to Know (59:23) - Mitigating Stress to Support Gut and Hormonal Health 💊 Get Dr. Cassie's own blend of Dynamic Vitamin D+K2 here: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Dynamic-D-K2-60-Count/p/520045249/category=0 ⚡️Get Dr. Cassie’s Iron Supplement here: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Iron-60-CT-ME/p/520055514 🧪Get Dr. Cassie’s Mighty Methylfolate here: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Mighty-Methylfolate-60-Count/p/520047649 Connect with Modern Endocrine: Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cassie on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cassie on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cassie on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cassie on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠