Aug 16 2024 86 mins 50
How to fix adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency and whether these are really adrenal problems
Whether it makes sense to use desiccated adrenal products or hydrocortisone for adrenal fatigue
How the GAPS diet can resolve autoimmune issues and whether you should consider trying it
How to improve fat digestion and bile flow
- How to improve digestion without a gallbladder
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0:00 – intro
1:13 – what is adrenal insufficiency and what causes it?
7:02 – what is adrenal fatigue and how can we reverse it?
11:54 – the drivers of adrenal fatigue and issues with typical treatments
18:51 – the importance of establishing solid diet and lifestyle foundations before adding supplements for adrenal support
24:42 – whether our bodies lose the ability to produce hormones as we age
27:20 – concerns with the use of natural supplements like desiccated adrenal glandulars, licorice, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
36:07 – whether the GAPS diet is ideal for healing autoimmune conditions
40:01 – problems with the GAPS diet and other elimination diets
47:37 – the importance of individualizing your gut protocol and the problems with a cookie-cutter approach
52:09 – the connection between gut health, stress hormones, mental health, and autoimmunity
55:40 – how to improve digestion without a gallbladder
59:13 – common issues seen in those without a gallbladder
1:02:08 – long-term consequences of gallbladder removal and how to heal gallbladder issues
1:05:30 – when to use ox bile, TUDCA, taurine, glycine, or vitamin C
1:09:16 – how much fat to include in your diet to stimulate bile flow, and what types of fats are optimal
1:12:55 – strategies for preventing and resolving bile dumping and reflux
1:15:44 – additional consequences of gallbladder removal
1:17:36 – gallbladder issues in relation to hypothyroidism and estrogen dominance
