Undoing the Mess Created by Stress: The Gut/Brain Axis Workshop

Clinical pearls Dr. Kalish, DC, shared in the webinar include:

1. A perfect microbiome means perfect hormones. A screwed-up microbiome means screwed-up hormones. For 100% of the patients you work with, there’s a direct relationship.
2. Optimizing gut health and clearing infection are the basis for solid hormone and neurotransmitter programs.
3. Stress hormones result in a catabolic state – resulting in muscle loss and tissue breakdown.
4. Treating in the correct therapeutic order is essential. Many people need adrenal treatment before they are ready to work on gut health – otherwise, success rates drop.
5. When treating the gut, Dr. Kalish has seen the best results working on bacterial dysbiosis first, and then progressing to yeast/fungal infection.
6. Polyphenols in supplements and food depend on conversion by probiotic species in the gut. If your patients have dysbiosis, their polyphenol supplements are a waste!

Dr. Kalish also discussed his go-to labs and how to interpret them, as well as case studies illustrating his therapeutic approach.

Dr. Kalish is the founder of Kalish Institute and a renowned thought leader and educator. He brings decades of experience and insight to the field of functional medicine. He is the author of three books: The Kalish Method: Healing the Body, Mapping the Mind; The 5 Pillars of Building a Successful Practice; and Your Guide to Healthy Hormones.