Episode #228: Body Ecology for Modern Times with Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP
Release Date: 02/06/2026
Episode #228: Body Ecology for Modern Times with Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP
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In this episode, you will learn about the role of Body Ecology in Candida, Long COVID, viral illness, and autism.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Donna Gates. Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP is a pioneer in gut health, infections, and immunity. Decades before it became mainstream, she was the first to teach about the extraordinary and complex world inside the gut, now known as the microbiome, and how it influences immunity, brain health, metabolism, and long-term wellness. She is the founder of Body Ecology, a revolutionary system that introduced the first gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free nutritional approaches, with a strategic focus on specific fermented foods to create a thriving inner ecosystem in the gut. In her bestselling book, "The Body Ecology Diet", which has remained relevant for decades, Donna explains how to conquer Candida, restore microbial balance, and rebuild the immune system. She reveals how the inner ecosystem is established at birth and how this process represents nature’s original form of building a vibrant immune system. By partnering with nature, rather than attempting to override it, we build true immune resilience, even in a toxic world where pathogens are a constant threat. Her newest book, “Taming the Dragon: Body Ecology’s Guide to Preventing and Treating Viral Infections”, offers practical solutions for persistent viral illness, immune dysfunction, and long-haulers.
Key Takeaways:
- What is the Body Ecology diet?
- What strategies can support optimizing Candida and the inner ecosystem?
- Can fermented foods be used in those with MCAS?
- How are conditions such as SIBO and SIFO approached?
- What was Donna's personal journey with Long COVID?
- What tools has Donna found helpful for regaining her health after COVID?
- How did SOT help Donna move past Lyme disease?
- What is the impact of spike proteins and how might they be mitigated?
- How can vascular health be optimized in the era of COVID?
- What strategies can support a robust immune system and minimize immunosenescence as people age?
- What role do chronic viruses have on health?
- Is it more important to boost or to modulate the immune system?
- How does the Cell Danger Response fit into the chronic illness discussion?
- What are some strategies for supporting the vagus nerve?
- What dietary changes are important when dealing with a viral condition?
- How do acidity and alkalinity play a role?
- What are some strategies for supporting detoxification?
- What has Donna seen over many years of working with children with autism?
- What is the Epigenetic Reset?
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Interview Date:
January 29, 2026
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