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Helping psoriasis from the inside out
Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognised leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Centre, the Head of Strategy and Innovation of the Cleveland Clinic Centre for Functional Medicine, a thirteen-time New York Times bestselling author, and Board President for Clinical Affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine.
2022
Abstract
In this podcast episode Dr Hyman speaks to Dr Todd LePine about the various causes of psoriasis including genetics, diet, environmental factors, toxins, and streptococcus bacteria, highlighting that psoriasis is not a skin condition but rather a systemic one. They review both the conventional and functional medicine approaches to manage psoriasis, sharing interesting patient case studies and solutions that have worked which primarily centre around addressing gut health. Key functional laboratory tests to identify the root causes of psoriasis are reviewed but they highlight that it is also important to discuss stress, sleep and sun exposure with patients due to their impact on the immune system and subsequent gut integrity.
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Patti & Michael Discuss The Gut-Brain Axis (Rebroadcast)
Genova Diagnostics' podcast, The Lab Report, is focused on functional & integrative medicine, specialty laboratory diagnostics, and natural therapeutics. Join hosts Michael Chapman, ND,Patti Devers, DO, and assorted guests, as they bring their own unique style to the health & wellness discussion. It is aimed at providing the same type of educational content that Genova is well-known for, but to the larger audience of functional & integrative practitioners of all experience levels.
2021
Abstract
In this episode, Patti and Michael discuss some of the mechanisms by which this axis sends and receives those signals. They also talk about the importance of addressing both when optimizing health. The commensal bacteria in our gut and their metabolites can directly affect our memory and mood, while our brain can alter bacterial patterns and GI function. They also chat about the communication mechanisms from the GI tract to the brain, how the brain affects the gut and how to support treatment - also using Genova diagnostics functional tests. To conclude, they talk about the latest research in regards to psychobiotics and their role in influencing neurotransmitter production and, consequently, our mood.