The Girlfriend Doctor w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we speak with revolutionary gut health expert Dr. Vincent Pedre, the mind behind the GutSMART Protocol, and an expert in personalized gut health. As a child, he took over twenty rounds of antibiotics, which created rampant food sensitivities that affected his quality of life. Dr. Pedre became a functional medicine practitioner out of necessity and created his program so he could conquer his digestive issues naturally. Food can be medicine, and in this episode, he teaches you the fundamental principles of his GutSMART Protocol so you can too.

Dr. Pedre challenges you to take inventory of the foods, drinks, and lifestyle choices that negatively impact your gut health. Sometimes the things we love don’t love us back, and while it might be hard to give up vices like coffee and wine, he shows you how eliminating these from your diet could revitalize your health.

Trusting your gut is more than words of wisdom. Dr. Pedre explains how the gut is where your body digests thoughts and how your mindset can impact your overall health. He describes the gut as the intuitive center of the body and inspires you to choose your thoughts as carefully as your diet. Join us to learn how you can take control of your digestive health and use food as medicine for your body.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[1:00] Every Disease Starts in The Gut

[3:00] Why Dr. Pedre Became a Gut Health Expert

[5:00] How Antibiotics Destroy Your Gut

[8:00] We Need to Stop Advertising Pharmaceuticals

[11:00] Common Gut Health Mistakes

[13:00] You Can’t Have Your Drink and Heal Your Gut Too

[18:00] Feeding Yourself Healthy Foods and Healthy Thoughts

[21:00] Ritualize Your Eating and Developing Intuitive Eating

[24:50] The Benefits and Dangers of Coffee

[33:00] The Gut Smart Protocol

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

GutSmartProtocol.com

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The GutSMART Protocol

MEMORABLE QUOTES

“It breaks down your energetic boundaries, and what it's doing in your gut is it's breaking down your physical boundary that’s protecting you from the inflammatory world that’s living inside the gut.” [15:57] -Dr. Vincent Pedre

“We feed ourselves food, but we don’t really think about that we’re also feeding ourselves thoughts. We’re feeding our brain thoughts, and our brain needs to digest those thoughts. I think our emotions are digested in the gut, and that’s why I think our gut is our intuitive center.” [18:47] -Dr. Vincent Pedre

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Did you know that your oral health impacts your cardiac health? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Dr. Ellie Campbell back to the show to address the epidemic of preventable heart attacks and strokes in America. Dr. Campbell has been a board-certified family doctor for thirty years, and today she shares the story of a tooth infection that caused a deadly stroke in one of her beloved patients.

In this episode, Dr. Campbell educates you on the dental meridian and how each tooth is connected electrically to a specific organ. This connection is why a seemingly insignificant tooth infection can indicate a deeper issue within the body.

Dr. Campbell believes that heart attacks are optional and strokes are preventable. By integrating dental and medical care, doctors and dentist could work together to diagnose patients earlier to prevent cardiac issues later in life. Conventional dentistry alone cannot address the deeper health issues associated with tooth decay, cavities, and residual bacteria from root canals. She gives you the resources to protect your oral health at home and connect with a holistic dentist.

Your oral health may be the key to saving your life; even with a family history of cardiac arrest, you can protect yourself from heart attacks and strokes by protecting your teeth. Join us to learn how you can protect your heart and your smile.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[2:30] From conventional medicine to holistic dental care

[5:00] Uncovering the Truth about tooth infections

[7:40] Studying Chinese medicine dental meridians

[12:00] Blood testing for your teeth and heart

[14:30] A new way to treat cavities and tooth infections

[19:20] What to brush your teeth with

[21:30] The bacteria strains associated with cardiac disease

[24:00] All root canals are temporary

[30:30] Tangible ways to protect your oral health

WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST

CampbellFamilyMedicine.com

AAOSH.org

Holistic Dentist Finder

Bristle Oral Health Test

MEMORABLE QUOTES

“I felt our healthcare system was responsible for her death, because we missed something, and so I spent the next five years of my career searching for the things I might have missed, and it turned out that two weeks before she died, Dee had a toothache.” [5:28] -Dr. Campbell

“They should be testing those bacteria, cause if you don’t know what you’re treating it’s really hard to eradicate it. Fun Fact! Some of the worst cases of periodontal disease have a yeast overgrowth problem, and if your dentist is not checking to see if you have yeast in addition to bacteria then they’re gonna miss it.” [23:05] -Dr.Campbell

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The Microbiome gets a lot of attention these days, but are you protecting your Glycobiome? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, I welcome renowned fertility expert Dr. Robert Kiltz. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine, and CNBC for his work making IVF affordable and accessible. Using diet and mindset to supplement low-dose IVF therapy, Dr. Kiltz has reduced the cost of IVF to a third of the national average. He is investigating the efficacy of the American plant-based diet, and how a keto-carnivore diet could reduce inflammation, heal chronic diseases, and promote fertility.

Contrary to popular belief, fat is fuel to the body. When you consume sugar and amino acids, they are processed and converted into fat by the liver, which is evidence that your body's primary fuel source is fat. Plant-based diets potentially expose you to pathogens and microbes that ferment in the gut, destroy the Glycobiome, and cause chronic illness.

In this episode, Dr. Kiltz shares how his approach to nutrition is helping women become fertile again. He teaches the dangers of a plant-based diet, and how a carnivore diet may be the solution you have been looking for!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[3:20] Affordable and accessible fertility treatments

[4:00] Natural and low doses of fertility treatments

[7:00] How the standard American diet contributes to infertility

[9:00] Positive mindset is often the catalyst for healing

[12:00] The different approaches for men and women

[14:00] Fat is the only fuel for your body

[16:00] Plant sugars are the leading cause that damages our dy

[22:00] What is the Glycobiome

[27:00] Questioning the efficacy of the microbiome hypothesis

[33:00] The estrogen and progesterone in plants create endocrine disruptors

[34:00] The Carnivor space is the healing space

[36:00] 99.9% of pesticides are made from plants

[37:00] Fat goes straight to the lymphatic system

[42:00] Removing toxic components from your diet

[49:00] Visualizing your healed body

[53:00] Healing the Glycobiome with fat and fasting

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

CYN Fertility

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“I believe that fat is the only fuel for our body. Sugar is not, glucose is not a fuel for the body. It’s a precursor to our fuel, and a high plant-based, low-fat diet turns out to damage every nook and cranny of our body, especially the blood vessels.” [13:36] - Dr.Kiltz

“The exposure of plant antigens and the microbes that ferment in our gut, and destroy the Glycobiome is the leading cause of all disease.” [35:17] -Dr.Kiltz

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As you age, it’s common to feel stuck in certain patterns but today’s guest gives you the tools to reimagine your life, health and purpose. Natalie Jill, pivoted from her wildly successful fitness brand to create her podcast Midlife Conversations. Although she was thriving in her career as a fitness influencer, she no longer felt that spark of passion, so she began questioning her purpose. By following three simple steps, Natalie was able to reshape and redefine her purpose to create a new and fulfilling path.

Decision, vision and action are at the core of long lasting change! Many women struggle to change because they focus on the action before committing and envisioning the results of the path they would like to take. Once you have gotten clear on what it is that you want, action comes naturally!

Nothing is set in stone, you can improve your diet, your relationship, your job, your home and your health all by choosing to do so and believing in the possibilities beyond your current circumstances. In this episode, Natalie shares how you can use gratitude and these simple principles to manifest a life of purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[1:30] As soon as you lose passion for something you’re not going to be an effective coach

[2:50] Women are so much more than their fitness and nutrition

[5:00] Finding purpose when transitioning into your menopause years

[9:00] Support versus suppression of your menopausal symptoms

[12:35] Creating a new life for yourself with Decide, Vision and Action:

[17:45] Improving your self image by visualizing the possibilities and how that would feel

[20:00] Shifting your energy by focusing on the things that you do appreciate about yourself

[23:50] Getting results by revisiting your commitment every day

[25:40] Action only works when you’ve first decided and envisioned the results that you want

[27:00] You will be rewarded if you intentionally focus on gratitude

[30:00] Manifesting your future with a dream book

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

NatalieJillFitness.com

Midlife Conversations Podcast

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“Most people say they want to be happy and want to be confident and that really comes down to purpose because when you are living on purpose, it’s amazing how you feel and how you look.” [6:37] -Natalie Jill

“I really think that is such an important skill set for us to be using in midlife, is to be focusing on what we want and how we want to live versus the problem of what is.” [15:36] -Natalie Jill

“You have to take time on the vision first! The actions only work after decision and vision. Most people go to action first.” [25:26] -Natalie Jill

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Thyroid health is crucial for overall well-being and quality of life. When the thyroid is not functioning optimally, it can lead to a variety of symptoms and health issues. In this episode, discover the hidden truths behind optimal thyroid function and hormone balance as we embark on a transformative conversation with Dr. Amie Hornaman, the renowned “Thyroid-Fixer.” Uncover the crucial role of thyroid health in enhancing your overall well-being and quality of life.

Dr. Amie delves into the intricacies of thyroid health and hormone optimization, sharing invaluable insights from her own battle with hypothyroidism and the challenges she faced in finding the right treatment. Learn about the significance of personalized thyroid treatments, the impact of iodine on hormone equilibrium, and how environmental toxins can disrupt thyroid function.

If you're tired of navigating hormonal imbalances or feeling limited by conventional treatment options, this episode is your roadmap to reclaiming control over your health. Dr. Amie's expertise shines through as she empowers listeners to embrace proactive measures for optimal thyroid and hormone health.

And are you ready to harmonize your hormones and embrace vitality? Join Dr. Anna Cabeca's exclusive Hormone Masterclass to gain practical strategies, personalized guidance, and transformative insights. Enroll now at dranna.com/hormonemasterclass.

Key Takeaways:

[00:01:48] Thyroid as a weight control hormone.

[00:04:59] Physical signs of thyroid dysfunction.

[00:06:26] Fixing the thyroid.

[00:10:58] Trusting intuition and self-advocacy.

[00:12:47] Thyroid hormone treatment options.

[00:17:15] Common symptoms of hypothyroidism.

[00:19:20] Thyroid treatment for Hashimoto's.

[00:24:47] Nuances in thyroid treatment.

[00:29:50] Iodine importance for hormone receptors.

[00:32:27] Iodine supplementation and benefits.

[00:37:13] Iodine's detoxifying properties.

[00:37:52] Importance of iodine for health.

Memorable Quotes:

"So, constipation is a big one. Brain fog, slow thinking. I've had patients come to me thinking that they have early Alzheimer's. And I was like, no, you just have low thyroid function and not enough T3." [00:17:31] – Dr. Amie Hornaman

"Are we going to wait until you have 35 soldiers to officially say, congratulations, you have Hashimoto's? No, we're going to treat it as if you have Hashimoto's right now. We want to take those soldiers down to zero. We don't want them to build a full army." [00:21:14] – Dr. Amie Hornaman

Links Mentioned:

Hormone Masterclass: https://www.dranna.com/hormonemasterclass

Affiliate Link (Code: DRANNA {10% off}): https://betterlifedoctor.com/annacabeca19

Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman:

Website: https://dramiehornaman.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman

The Better Thyroid & Hormone Club: https://betterhormonesbetterlife.com/

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c