277: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Autism, Mold and the Microbiome with Dr. Pejman Katiraei
Release Date: 09/03/2025
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info_outlineWelcome to another powerful episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, featuring integrative medicine expert Dr. Pejman Katiraei. In this conversation, we dive deep into the connections between Autism, mold exposure, and the microbiome, and how these factors influence overall health and chronic conditions.
π KEY DISCUSSIONS:
β Functional and Integrative Medicine:
π The conversation opens with a discussion on the limitations of traditional medicine and the potential of functional and integrative approaches to open new avenues for treatment.
π Emphasis on treating patients as individuals and considering their unique genetic makeup.
β‘ Impact of Mold and Yeast:
π A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing how mold and yeast can compromise the immune system, leading to increased permeability and inflammation.
π The correlation between mold exposure and conditions like Crohn's disease and colitis is explored, highlighting the role of MSH (Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone).
β’ Patient-Centric Approach:
π The importance of listening to patients and respecting their knowledge of their own bodies is stressed. The hosts discuss how patient feedback can guide treatment adjustments.
β£ Innovative Treatments:
π Discussion on the development of probiotics aimed at inducing MSH production in the gut, which could potentially benefit patients with leaky gut syndrome.
β€ Future Directions:
π The episode concludes with a hopeful outlook on future treatments and the potential publication of a book that will further explore these topics.
π KEY TAKEAWAYS:
π Functional and integrative medicine offer promising alternatives to traditional approaches, particularly for complex conditions.
π Environmental factors like mold can have profound effects on health, necessitating a holistic approach to treatment.
π Patient involvement and feedback are crucial in developing effective treatment plans.
π Ongoing research and innovation in probiotics and other treatments hold promise for addressing gut-related health issues.
Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Dr. K)
Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Dr. K) is a board-certified pediatrician who completed his undergraduate at UCLA and then obtained his osteopathic medical degree at Western University. He completed a pediatric residency at Loma Linda University, where he stayed on as teaching faculty for over 4 years. He has also completed two fellowships in integrative medicine and has over a decade of clinical experience helping children with severe learning and behavioral challenges. Dr. K is now in private practice in Santa Monica, where he focuses on helping children mold-related illness, autism and other mental health challenges.
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