It’s happened to all of us…you seek relief for a recurring medical issue, only to have your doctor just treat the symptoms. And all the while, you aren't getting better — it’s frustrating! That's where a naturopathic doctor can help. A different breed of doctor, NDs work with patients to identify and treat the root causes of their health issues, to provide more holistic solutions to chronic conditions. In this episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes fellow ND and Healthy Directions colleague, Dr. Irfan Qureshi, to discuss the distinct ways naturopathic doctors are impacting healthcare. From treating patients to researching and developing nature-based health solutions, they explain how naturopathic doctors can help you, why treating the gut is so essential to naturopathic medicine, and why the gut-body connection is key to your overall health. The doctors discuss how they work with patients to seek out the true sources of health issues, and use more natural therapies to develop a personalized patient experience. They zoom in further on gut health and the microbiome, and tackle the mysterious symptoms and causes of leaky gut, the reasons why gut-related and autoimmune diseases are on the rise, and the impact of antibiotics on the gut microbiome. Drs. Drew and Irfan break it all down and offer proactive tips for how you can strengthen and protect your GI health daily — including an anti-inflammatory diet, nutritional support (prebiotics and probiotics), exercise and stress-reduction tactics. Don’t miss this informative episode of Be HEALTHistic!
