I've talked a lot about the gut in past episodes, and it seems that everything keeps coming back to it. There are even some reports that one of the early indications of CoVid-19 is digestive complaints.Why is the gut so vital to someone's health?Because not only is the gut responsible for breaking down nutrients for every cell in the body to use, it is also the home of the immune system, and even hormone production.What To Expect From This Episode What a healthy digestive tract looks like and how it functions Various issues that indicate an inefficient GI tract Different types of tests that provide valuable information about your healthSteps to take to improve your gut health Shownotes* [2:00] What got Dr. Breanne Kallonen interested in becoming a Naturopath* [4:15] There is a big difference in time spent with patients between conventional medicine and alternative medicine* [6:00] There is a big difference in how to read lab ranges from normal to functional labs* [7:30] Quite a few lab markers come back to the optimal function of your gut* [9:00] Is the microbiome one of the first places Dr. Breanne focuses on* [10:15] What is the optimal speed for eating your food* [12:45] Can you run into an issue where you are absorbing nutrients too quickly* [13:30] What does h.Pylori do to our stomachs, and what happens if you don't have enough stomach acid* [16:15] How long should someone look for other options if they have been placed on a PPI* [19:00] What are some issues that can rise up in the small intestine* [21:00] Which lab tests are Dr. Breanne's favorites for testing the intestines* [22:00] How should our stools look and what would indicate there is an issue* [25:00] Different examples of how the gut influences different systems in the body* [28:00] For lifestyle changes, are the protocols giant or step by step* [33:30] Fecal transplants can transfer over different dna traitsResources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Learn More about Breanne's Metabolic Reset Program- Learn More Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate) Bryan: [00:00:15] You keep hearing me talk about the importance of the gut and how we need to keep our digestive tracks functioning optimally. But I haven't really taken the time to walk through what exactly a healthy digestive tract looks like, which is why I brought on Dr. Breanne Kallonen To walk us through the digestive system and how it should be functioning, different issues to watch out for, and a lot more.What's up everyone. I'm Brian Carroll and I'm here to help simplify health and wellness information. And this episode is a treat. Not only will you be learning a lot about the gut, you will walk away with actionable steps to get started on treating your gut. Starting today. And before we dive into this episode, one of my favorite ways to support my body and my gut is by taking a serving of athletic greens with 75 absorbable nutrients.This daily scoop will give you a huge boost in your immune system, energy and recovery. To learn more, go to summer for wellness.com/greens now let's dive into my conversation with Dr. Breanne Kallonen. Dr. Breanne Kallonen is a naturopathic doctor, mom of two, and the Amazon bestselling author of wild and free.Breanne has a strong clinical focus on weight loss and is the creator of the metabolic reset program where individuals lose 20 to 40 pounds in just six weeks. She believes that everyone at any age deserves to feel their best and when people are well, we can change the world. Thank you for coming onto the show brand.Breanne: [00:01:51] Thanks so much for having me. I'm excited to be here.