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Today we chatted with Dorian (insta: summit__health) who is a functional medicine practitioner trained as a nutritionist and has autoimmune conditions himself!! He has a facebook group which he provides longer videos (see his instagram for more information) as well as works 1:1 with clients from around the world (DM him if you want to work with him)!!
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What he does! Solutions covered as a nutritionist including various facets covered like nutrition, sleep, stress management and exercise.
Nutrition tweaks and common issues
Benefits of exercise for chronic illness - Explains how exercise can help adapt the body positively by increasing strength and improving immune system balance.
Physiological mechanisms of chronic illness - Describes how chronic stress leads to cortisol resistance and immune system deregulation as an emergency response.
Exercise for Chronic Illnesses - Discussion on the benefits of strength training over cardio for chronic conditions.
Gut Microbiome and Chronic Inflammation - Explanation of how gut microbiome and poor function can lead to immune stimulation and chronic conditions.
Improving Gut Function and Microbiome - Discussion on interventions like improving nervous system function, supplementation, and lifestyle habits to support the gut.
