Ep. 121: How To Address Adrenal Fatigue, GAPS Diet Concerns, and Gallbladder Health


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Aug 16 2024 86 mins   50

In this episode we discuss:



  • 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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Timestamps:


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