Discover How Your Gut Controls Your Health and Wellness

Welcome to another episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Derrick Hines and Patricia Schneider explore the essential role of gut health in overall well-being. They discuss the gastrointestinal tract's impact on digestion, nutrient absorption, waste elimination, hormone regulation, and its connection to the immune system. Emphasizing the gut-brain axis, they explain how gut hormones like serotonin and cortisol influence mood, digestion, and appetite.

What's the link between gut health and mental health disorders?

They highlight the importance of functional testing and holistic blood work to uncover underlying infections and deficiencies. Patricia outlines her 90-day program to improve gut health and address nutritional deficiencies, advocating for alternative treatments when conventional medicine doesn't suffice.

Takeaways
-- Gut Functionality: The gut is crucial for digestion, nutrient absorption, waste elimination, and hormone regulation.
-- Immune System: A healthy gut is vital for a strong immune system, housing about 70% of immune cells.
-- Gut-Brain Axis: The gut-brain connection influences mood, digestion, and overall health.
-- 90-Day Program: A structured program focusing on gut health can enhance overall well-being.
-- Alternative Treatments: Functional treatments can be effective when traditional medicine is insufficien

Links:
DERRICK
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

PATRICIA
Website:
https://wholehealthalternatives.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/trishrn71/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-schneider-7179a727b/ ​