Improving Immune System Health with Dr. Bob Rountree: Rational Wellness Podcast 396

View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Robert Rountree discusses Improving Immune System Health with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   Podcast Highlights Rational Wellness: Boosting Immune Health with Dr. Bob Rountree   In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz hosts Dr. Bob Rountree, an integrative medical doctor practicing at Boulder Well Care and a teacher at the Institute of Functional Medicine. They discuss how to improve immune system health to protect against viruses, bacteria, cancer, and more. The conversation touches on the history of functional medicine, the role of nutrition and lifestyle in bolstering immune function, and the benefits of supplements like vitamins, probiotics, and medicinal mushrooms. Additionally, they address common misconceptions about supplements and the impact of diet on chronic diseases. The episode also includes a discussion on the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and explores how proper nutrition and lifestyle changes can potentially reverse conditions like early-stage Alzheimer's.   00:29 Guest Introduction: Dr. Bob Rountree 01:27 The Evolution of Functional Medicine 04:04 Controversies in Nutritional Science 09:48 Understanding the Immune System 17:30 The Role of Gut Health in Immunity 22:34 The State of Health in the U.S. 23:16 The Impact of Nutrition on Immunity 24:52 The Role of Vitamins and Public Health 26:29 Case Studies and Research on Nutrition 31:53 The Flexibility of the Immune System 38:05 Practical Tips for Boosting Immunity 42:34 Conclusion and Resources   _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Robert Rountree, MD is a diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine and certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He lectures around the world for the Institute of Functional Medicine.  He combines traditional family medicine, nutrition, herbology, and mind body therapy in his practice in Boulder Wellcare in Boulder, Colorado.  His office number is (303) 443-9590. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.