Unearthing Wellness: Harnessing the Roots of Functional Medicine and Quantum Healing

Laughing Through The Pain: Navigating Wellness

Discover the transformative power of functional medicine as Alex Manos, co-founder of Health Path, joins us to reveal how he turned his personal health struggles into a mission to heal others. When chronic eczema and IBS forced Alex to look at nutrition's role in wellness, he embarked on a journey that would not only mend his own health but also ignite his passion for helping others heal from the inside out. In a candid conversation, we explore earthing, the remarkable benefits of connecting with Earth's electrons for jet lag, and the challenges many of us face, like food-related guilt and post-travel exercise resistance.
As we navigate the complexities of functional and quantum medicine, Alex sheds light on why treating the root causes of illness is crucial, mirroring nurturing sick soil to restore a tree to health. This episode peels back the layers of health, examining genetics, environment, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors, and how conventional medicine's evolution impacts our current health paradigm. We confront the skepticism towards functional medicine head-on, digging into the disturbing uptick in chronic diseases. Tune in and arm yourself with the knowledge to question the why behind this alarming trend and consider quantum medicine's potential role in your own wellness journey.
Delve into the intricacies of gut health, the reality of conditions like leaky gut and SIBO, and the essential role of probiotics with tailored advice from our expert. We discuss practical strategies for reducing toxin exposure, the significance of mindset in diet, and the underappreciated connection between lifestyle and health. Wrapping up, Alex demystifies adrenal testing, breaking down the misconceptions surrounding adrenal fatigue and offering insights into physiological resilience and dysregulation. This is an episode that not only broadens your understanding of health but empowers you to approach your well-being with informed intention and balance.
00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guests
00:07 Alex Manos: A Journey Through Nutrition and Wellness
02.42 - link to Earth shoes
https://www.earthrunners.com/collections/earthing-shoes
https://www.groundies.com/barefoot-shoes-men/?pgNr=1
02:04 Jet Lag Remedies and the Power of Earthing
04:03 Alex's Personal Health Journey and Professional Evolution
06.39 - link to Patrick Holford books
https://www.patrickholford.com/
08.10 - link to How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan
https://michaelpollan.com/books/how-to-change-your-mind/
11:45 Exploring Functional Medicine and Its Critiques
17.11 - link to Dr Jack Kruse
https://jackkruse.com/
17.24 - link to Carrie Bennett
https://www.instagram.com/carriebwellness/?hl=en
18:25 The Rise of Chronic Illnesses and Environmental Factors
21.00 - link to Dr Jill Crista research
https://drcrista.com/
25:33 Practical Tips for Reducing Toxin Exposure
24.35 - link to Dave Asprey on Mould
https://daveasprey.com/black-mold-poisoning-test/
28.58 - link to Dr Tom O’Bryan -
https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Fix-Your-Brain/dp/1623367026
31:02 Dietary Approaches and the Complexity of Food Choices
33:46 Navigating Diet Myths and Realities
36:09 The Impact of Ultra Processed Foods on Mental Health
36.17 - link to Dr. Michael Ruscio
https://drruscio.com/
38:29 Exploring the Mind-Gut Connection
48:16 The Realities of Leaky Gut and Probiotics
48.34 - link to NHS website on leaky gut
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
55:32 The Role of Testing in Personalized Health
55.38 -

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