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Unlock the secrets to true healing as we explore the intricate connection between emotional trauma and chronic illness, challenging the conventional view that separates mind and body. Discover how unresolved emotional and nervous system patterns could be the missing link in the journey to vibrant wellness.

Today, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, talk with Serena Teddy, a physician assistant specializing in integrative and functional medicine, about the profound impact of emotional trauma on physical health. Serena draws from her extensive experience and personal journey with autoimmune disease to discuss how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex trauma can manifest as chronic conditions. She emphasizes the bi-directional relationship between the mind and body, highlighting how the brain's predictive mechanisms, shaped by past experiences, can lead to chronic stress and physiological dysfunction.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
📌 Trauma can manifest as physical symptoms
📌 The brain's predictions shape our reality
📌 Address physical pain before emotional trauma
📌 Complex trauma requires specific therapeutic approaches
📌 Mindfulness can trigger trauma in some individuals

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Can you heal your skin from the inside out? Is your daily dairy intake sabotaging your skin's clarity? Dive into the powerful connection between nutrition, the gut, and our largest organ, the skin. This episode promises to uncover the intricate relationships and the latest approaches to addressing common skin issues.

Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, as they welcome Dr. Dana Filatova, DCN, CNS, LDN, a doctor of clinical nutrition, to explore the dynamic interplay between gut health and skin conditions. Dr. Filatova unveils her journey with acne and how it ignited her passion for nutrition. She shares the intricate connections of the gut-skin axis, emphasizing the role of the microbiome and how inflammation in the gut can reflect on the skin's health, influencing conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea. From food sensitivities to lifestyle changes, Dr. Filatova offers insights into holistic approaches to skincare. And for all the dog lovers out there, we even touch on the shared microbiomes between humans and dogs!

Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
📌 Understanding the gut-skin axis is vital for treating skin conditions such as acne and eczema with dietary and lifestyle changes.
📌 Short-chain fatty acids and a balanced microbiome significantly influence immune responses, affecting gut and skin health.
📌 Gut microbiome testing reveals key markers of inflammation and dysbiosis, helping manage skin issues.
📌 Dietary changes, like reducing dairy and sugar intake or adding probiotics, can mitigate skin flare-ups.
📌 Adopting clean and holistic skincare routines complements internal wellness, promoting overall skin health.

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In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. Ben Weitz to discuss the latest insights on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and its connection to IBS. They explore the evolving nomenclature, underlying autoimmune factors, testing options, and the latest treatment strategies—including why a single probiotic isn’t the answer.

Dr. Weitz is a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner with over 35 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal disorders like SIBO and IBS. He shares practical approaches to diagnosing and managing SIBO while addressing commonly overlooked factors like thyroid health, food poisoning, and motility issues.

If you're a practitioner treating SIBO or a patient struggling with persistent GI symptoms, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

Key Topics Covered:

📌 The link between IBS and SIBO: Is it autoimmune?
📌 New SIBO terminology: Hydrogen SIBO, IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), and ISO (Intestinal Sulfur Overgrowth)
📌 Diagnosing SIBO with lactulose breath testing
📌 The role of food poisoning and autoimmunity in SIBO development
📌 Treatment options: Antibiotics vs. natural antimicrobials
📌 Prokinetics and motility support for long-term SIBO management
📌 Dietary considerations: FODMAPs, fasting, and probiotics in SIBO care
📌 How gut health impacts systemic conditions beyond digestion

Resources Mentioned:

🔗 Dr. Ben Weitz’s Website: https://www.drweitz.com
🔗 Rational Wellness Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

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