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Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck
Hello, I'm Dr. Heather Heck and I'm a little unique in that I hold credentials in both eastern and western medicine. I actually just closed my physical practice and now I want to share all of my knowledge and real-life experiences with you.
Not only that, but I'm also a mother and I have had so many mom-patients who just want to know how to best create a healthy environment for their kids. I plan to share all the ways I try and do this in my own home. My goal is to help YOU find the good, better, and best options in your whole body health through education and making sure you're aware of all of the holistic options you have. I am hoping this podcast is the start of many conversations and that I can positively impact your life, even if just by listening! Follow-me: https://linktr.ee/doctorheck
Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck
Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck: Hack Your Gut Health Documentary
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My niece is starting medical school in a couple of weeks and she recently watched the Netflix documentary “Hack Your Gut Health: The Secrets of Your Gut”. She asked me to watch it and share my thoughts with her from a functional medicine and nutrition standpoint.
Though I do highly recommend checking the funding source of any documentary in order to spot an agenda, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It is promoting an author’s book, but I actually plan to order a copy to have on hand and may refer patients to it, too.
Fun fact: If you’re lacking a certain strain of bacteria in your gut there’s research that suggests you’re more likely to become obese. Our gut is truly our second brain. A healthy gut means a more balanced weight and balanced hormones. Toxins are more often than not a contributor to bad gut bacteria. Chronic antibiotic use can also lead to an unhealthy gut. I loved how this documentary reiterated that we all need to eat seasonally and eat clean for a healthy gut.
There was some interesting research and a specific study shared that I feel may need to look into - in other words, the verdict is still out, for me. Overall, I enjoyed this documentary and I support a lot of the author’s findings. I think you should check it out and let me know your thoughts!
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