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Episode 77: Dr. Christal Blanchard ND - Heal Your Gut
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[1:43] Why she got into gut health
[7:24] How she works with gut health
[8:38] Your first line of defense
[11:30] bacteria
[12:34] Bloating
14:28] Hormones
[15:28] Berberine
[20:22] DEXA scan
[22:16] How anxiety and stress can affect your bone health
[24:13] What can we do
[28:40] Common results in stool tests
[29:50] Binders
[31:17] Basic liver support you can do
[36:46] Probiotics
[42:15] Her appearance in the documentary “The Cure”
Gut Health and Beyond: A Deep Dive into Healing and Reversing Chronic Conditions
Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 77, host Debi Robinson is joined by Dr. Christal Blanchard to discuss the empowering concept of not becoming your diagnosis. Together, they delve into the fascinating potential of reversing diseases by addressing and healing our bodies from within.
Dr. Christal Blanchard is a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic health conditions linked to gut infections. In this episode, she shares her personal health journey, which led her to investigate natural ways of improving health through diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Christal also talks about the significance of digestive support, the impact of bloating as a symptom, and the importance of proper detoxification methods
Join Debi and Dr. Christal as they unveil the interconnectedness of gut health, emotional well-being, and the body’s innate ability to heal. They discuss the importance of personalized probiotic use, exploring natural compounds like berberine to support a balanced gut microbiome. Dr. Christal dives deep into the critical role of addressing bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in maintaining overall health and well-being.
"We’re looking to call something something, we don’t understand why it’s happening." [5:18]
"We’re normalizing a lot because it’s [low energy] so common, it’s becoming normal." [14:20]
"The second you settle with that one answer you prevent yourself form learning more and progressive forward." [19:42]
"Question your diagnosis, don’t become your diagnosis." [45:41]
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cheap refrigerated probiotics may not be effective because they often cannot survive at room temperature or withstand the high acidity of the stomach. This reduces their ability to be effective once they reach the gut.
Spore-based probiotics are considered to have a higher potential for efficacy because they are more resistant to environmental factors like temperature and stomach acid. However, they tend to be more expensive than other types of probiotics.
Dr. Christal Blanchar suggests focusing on gut health to address high cholesterol. She recommends using compounds like berberine, which has antimicrobial and anti-parasitic properties, and maintaining a balanced gut microbiome with natural herbs such as garlic, artichoke, and olive leaf.
Binders are crucial in detoxification as they help to eliminate released toxins from the body. Without binders, toxins can be reabsorbed or cause damage, making proper elimination support essential during detox processes.
The gut-brain connection is important because emotional states can impact gut microbiota. For example, anxiety can correlate with changes in a woman’s bacterial profile, affecting overall health and potentially leading to gut-related issues.