Healthy Gut, Happy Life with Taylor Dukes

Taylor Dukes is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a very unique voice in functional medicine. Her practice is comprised of so many different kinds of patients. She specializes in family medicine, fertility, peri- and postnatal care, but also treats many high-performance athletes and celebrities. One of Taylor’s many passions is the role of the microbiome in systemic health – which applies to all patient populations. Her approach to optimizing gut health is comprehensive and her results speak for themselves. Today, Taylor is back on The Lab Report to chat about the role of the microbiome in health and disease, and she gives us her practical tips on optimizing it. Today on The Lab Report: 3:45 Taylor Dukes is back – and busier than ever! 8:30 The microbiome, sleep, and the gut-brain connection 11:15 Gut-skin axis – acne and eczema 13:15 Hormonal balance and the estrobolome 17:25 High performance athletes and the microbiome 20:22 Taylor’s approach to optimizing the gut 22:20 Peri- and postnatal nutrients 24:00 The Fireball Additional Resources: Taylor Dukes Wellness Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.