How to Overcome Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dane Johnson: Rational Wellness Podcast 405

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Dane Johnson discusses How to Overcome Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz hosts Dane Johnson, a board-certified holistic nutritionist and health coach, to discuss overcoming inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dane shares his personal journey from being diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease to nearly dying, and how he naturally recovered to help thousands with IBD through his consulting firm, Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle. Dane delves deep into the significance of gut health, the role of diet and lifestyle, and the importance of addressing root causes like poor digestion, microbiome imbalance, and drainage pathways. He emphasizes customizing treatment plans, starting with gentle therapies, and building resilience through a holistic approach that combines dietary modifications, functional medicine, and mental well-being.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Rational Wellness Podcast

00:29 Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

01:09 Dane Johnson's Personal Journey with IBD

04:30 Technical Difficulties and Continuation

05:29 Dane's Struggles and Misdiagnoses

08:46 The Lowest Point and Hospitalization

17:23 Road to Recovery and Natural Medicine

25:58 Elemental Diet and Nutritional Strategies

32:46 Understanding IBD Symptoms and Challenges

33:39 Dietary Debates: Fruit vs. Carnivore

34:45 Healing Journey: From Gym to Movie Sets

37:45 Functional Medicine Approach

38:13 Personal Health Regimen and Client Strategies

39:18 The Importance of Bioavailability and Food Preparation

40:11 Addressing Gut Health Issues

42:51 Liver Health and Drainage Pathways

43:45 Mindset and Healing Strategies

48:48 Homemade Elemental Diet and Digestive Enzymes

54:43 The Role of Microplastics and Environmental Toxins

57:05 Empowerment and Final Thoughts

 

 

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Dane Johnson went from growing up in a small farm town in Haymarket, Virginia to becoming a succesfull actor/model in Los Angeles, before he was diagnosed with both severe Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease and his life was torn apart.  His health went down hill and I’ll let Dane tell us about the details, but he nearly died in 2014.  Fast forward 10 years, Dane not only was able to fully recover from this experience naturally but he has become a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach and he has helped thousands of patients to heal from these conditions and he is now the CEO and Founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, the largest and most successful IBD consulting firm globally.  His website is Crohnscolitislifestyle.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.