Functional and Root-Cause Medicine (Gut-Health, Chronic Disease, Holistic Care, Faith)

Exploring Root Cause Medicine and Holistic Health!In this episode of Discovering Truth with Dan Duval, Dan introduces his family doctor, Dr. Vera, a board-certified family physician. Dr. Vera discusses her approach to healthcare, which emphasizes patient choice, holistic practices, and managing root causes rather than just symptoms. She shares her background, influences, and experiences, highlighting the importance of vitamin D, gut health, and the integration of modern and holistic medicine. Dr. Vera also touches upon the challenges within the conventional healthcare system and her decision to shift to direct primary care to provide more personalized and effective treatments. The episode deeply explores the role of nutrition, stress management, and patient education in achieving optimal health.Covered in this episode:00:52 Choosing a Family Doctor Who Respects Vaccine Choices03:08 Dr. Vera's Background and Approach to Medicine09:05 The Importance of Gut Health14:22 The Gut-Brain Connection17:13 Success Stories and Challenges in Modern Medicine25:26 The Journey to Direct Primary Care25:55 Challenges in Traditional Healthcare27:12 Understanding Direct Primary Care29:03 The Impact of Stress on Health32:37 Navigating Nutrition and Processed Foods33:45 Political Influence on Healthcare38:09 Balancing Holistic and Traditional Medicine44:39 Future Vision for Karis Med46:15 Engagement and Accessibility at Karis Med (karismed.com)Then we ENCOURAGE you to do 4 QUICK THINGS!!Sign up to be a podcast member www.danduval.com Be sure to check out and like our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveringTruthNetworkSubscribe to the new podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nxloF2rt7-dXkjppGHdFA AND Subscribe to our Rumble Channel, where we will post all of our interviews that are TOO HOT for YouTube! DiscoveringTruthNetwork (rumble.com)