Ep 631: Why Put Poison In Your Temple? with Dr. Tom O'Bryan - Part 1

Are you interested in a more natural way of living?  Have you been worried about the quality of your food? In this episode I talk with Dr. Tom O'Brien, a renowned expert in environmental medicine and gut health. He shared his extensive knowledge on these topics with the host. They discussed how toxins can impact children's development and strategies for lowering toxin levels at home. A key focus was inflammation as the root of major diseases and reversing autoimmune conditions through diet. Dr. O'Brien also explained recent research linking conditions like multiple sclerosis and leaky gut. Listeners learned about supporting gut health with fermented foods and houseplants' ability to filter indoor air. The interview covered complex scientific concepts in an accessible way while emphasizing small lifestyle tweaks can make meaningful impacts on long-term wellness. It provided a wealth of practical tips and food for thought around preventing illness through toxin reduction.

 

Questions I asked:

·      Why are you so passionate about this?

·      How could I fortify it? How could I reverse inflammation?

·      What are some strategies for everybody out there to help reduce the environmental toxins that they have at home?

·      Is Greek yogurt okay to eat if someone has dairy sensitivity?

·      How does gluten really impact health and what does the latest research say?

·      What are houseplants removing from indoor air and how does this help reduce toxins?

·      How young are you for the audience today?

·      Which fermented foods are recommended to support gut and overall health?

·      Where can people find you online?

 

Topics Discussed:

- Toxins and their impact on children's health and development
- Gut health and the microbiome
- Reversing autoimmune disease through diet changes like going gluten-free
- Inflammation as the root cause of chronic disease
- Strategies for reducing environmental toxins at home
- The role of leaky gut in disease development
- The connection between gut health and overall well-being
- Cancer prevention through reducing toxic chemical exposure
- Taking small steps to improve health over time through lifestyle changes

 

Quotes from the show:

·      "When your immune system gets activated, and it's producing too much inflammation, the million dollar question is what is my immune system trying to protect me from?” @TheDR_com @SisterhoodSweat

·      "Inflammation is not bad for you. It saves your life every single day. It's essential to survival on the planet, in excess inflammation is bad for you."@TheDR_com @SisterhoodSweat

·      “Women are more attuned to the aging process then men are.” @TheDR_com @SisterhoodSweat

 

How you can stay in touch with Dr.Tom

• ·       https://thedr.com/
• ·       https://www.facebook.com/thedr.com.english
• ·       https://twitter.com/theDr_com
• ·       https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlefeGh3JA-Nm0jtf9iYoQ
• ·      https://www.pinterest.com/tom_obryan/
• ·      https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedr-com/ 

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