S2 E4 - Holistic Health Part 3 - with Dr. Raymond Tolmos

This episode is part three of my 3-part conversation with Dr. Raymond Tolmos. In part 1 I introduced Dr. Ray, who has been my personal physician since 2016, and we discussed his role as a chiropractic internist or DABCI.  In part 1 we talked about blood work, anemia, cholesterol, insulin resistance, and prostate health.  In part 2, we talked about all things autoimmunity, different types of autoimmune conditions that exist, and how to holistically treat autoimmunity. We also talked about COVID-19, and the impact it can have on the immune system, we addressed long Covid, and vaccines. Finally, we discussed the pros and cons of antibiotics.  In this third episode, we first briefly discuss and consider some alternatives to antibiotics as an extension of our conversation at the end of our discussion in part 2. Then we’ll be talking about the thyroid gland, its functions, the related hormones, hyper vs hypo, and Graves disease vs Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which doctor Ray diagnosed me with in 2016.  Then we get into the adrenal system and adrenal fatigue. We discuss the adrenal's role and relation to stress, Dr Ray breaks down what adrenal fatigue is, and how this is a very important system that is related to many short-term and chronic health issues people suffer from. Lastly, we talk about gut health. By now, many people have heard or know that your gut health is critically important when it comes to your immune system and overall health. Doc will address the role and efficacy of probiotics and prebiotics, he will also explain what leaky gut is, and the relationship of gut health to irritable bowel disease or IBD vs irritable bowel syndrome known as IBS. This is an episode packed with information that is not widely known or discussed, but can make a huge difference in the quality of your health right now, and as you age.  I hope you find this episode informative, and as always thank you for listening.