{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Josh Dech on The Mold-Gut Health Connection: Rational Wellness Podcast 441","description":"  View the Show Notes For This Episode  Josh Dech discusses The Mold-Gut Health Connection with Dr. Ben Weitz.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Podcast Highlights            In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Josh Dech, a functional nutritionist, medical herbalist, and co-founder of Gut Health Explained. Josh shares his personal battle with gastrointestinal issues, detailing how environmental toxins, mold exposure, and gut pathogens contributed to his inflammatory bowel disease. He explains his method of detoxing and healing the gut through steps that include drainage, removal of toxins and parasites, and replenishment of essential nutrients. Josh also delves into topics like mast cell activation, managing high histamine foods, and the importance of rewilding the microbiome with natural probiotics. The discussion includes practical strategies for diagnosing and treating gut health issues, emphasizing a tailored and holistic approach to functional medicine. &amp;nbsp;  00:54 Guest Introduction: Josh Dech's Health Journey  01:24&amp;nbsp;Josh's Personal Health Struggles  03:22&amp;nbsp;Turning Point: Seeking Solutions  05:00&amp;nbsp;Steps to Gut Health Recovery  05:35&amp;nbsp;Detoxification and Drainage Explained  06:24&amp;nbsp;Herbal Remedies and Liver Support  13:11&amp;nbsp;Testing and Addressing Environmental Toxins  18:39&amp;nbsp;Parasite Protocols and Treatment  24:13&amp;nbsp;Understanding Toxins and Immune System Overload  24:20&amp;nbsp;Introducing the Apollo Wearable  25:51&amp;nbsp;Parasites, Mold, and Fungal Overgrowth  27:31&amp;nbsp;Dietary Considerations for Gut Health  28:58&amp;nbsp;Managing Constipation with Binders  30:08&amp;nbsp;Debunking the Autoimmune Theory of IBD  33:32&amp;nbsp;Healing the Gut: A Step-by-Step Approach  40:19&amp;nbsp;Rewilding and Probiotics &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;             Josh Dech of the Gut Health Solution is a holistic nutritionist, a Functional Medicine practitioner, and IBD specialist, who helps people with Crohn\u2019s and Colitis reverse their symptoms and get their lives back using a root-cause approach that focuses on the immune system, microbiome, and the triggers most doctors miss. His website is The Gut Health Solution and his podcast is  Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.  Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS\/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111. ","author_name":"Rational Wellness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drweitz.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39462390\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39462390"}