Josh Dech on The Mold-Gut Health Connection: Rational Wellness Podcast 441

View the Show Notes For This Episode Josh Dech discusses The Mold-Gut Health Connection 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 In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Josh Dech, a functional nutritionist, medical herbalist, and co-founder of Gut Health Explained. Josh shares his personal battle with gastrointestinal issues, detailing how environmental toxins, mold exposure, and gut pathogens contributed to his inflammatory bowel disease. He explains his method of detoxing and healing the gut through steps that include drainage, removal of toxins and parasites, and replenishment of essential nutrients. Josh also delves into topics like mast cell activation, managing high histamine foods, and the importance of rewilding the microbiome with natural probiotics. The discussion includes practical strategies for diagnosing and treating gut health issues, emphasizing a tailored and holistic approach to functional medicine.   00:54 Guest Introduction: Josh Dech's Health Journey 01:24 Josh's Personal Health Struggles 03:22 Turning Point: Seeking Solutions 05:00 Steps to Gut Health Recovery 05:35 Detoxification and Drainage Explained 06:24 Herbal Remedies and Liver Support 13:11 Testing and Addressing Environmental Toxins 18:39 Parasite Protocols and Treatment 24:13 Understanding Toxins and Immune System Overload 24:20 Introducing the Apollo Wearable 25:51 Parasites, Mold, and Fungal Overgrowth 27:31 Dietary Considerations for Gut Health 28:58 Managing Constipation with Binders 30:08 Debunking the Autoimmune Theory of IBD 33:32 Healing the Gut: A Step-by-Step Approach 40:19 Rewilding and Probiotics       Josh Dech of the Gut Health Solution is a holistic nutritionist, a Functional Medicine practitioner, and IBD specialist, who helps people with Crohn's and Colitis reverse their symptoms and get their lives back using a root-cause approach that focuses on the immune system, microbiome, and the triggers most doctors miss. His website is The Gut Health Solution and his podcast is Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally. 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.