About this show:
Dr Brad Leech, PhD, first joined me on the show (#437) for a discussion to update the record on a common practice when addressing pathogens: “weed, seed, feed” which he believes can cause further damage.
In this episode, we explore Autoimmunity and the 4 main ‘feeder lanes’ into it, drawing on the thousands of hours Brad has spent researching it during his PhD and beyond.
We cover
- Leaky Gut
- Dysbiosis in the gut
- Immune dysregulation
- Systemic Inflammation
- Gut testing: What is ‘good’ testing?
- Essential nutrients in an autoimmune picture and how to ensure quality supplements.
- Why we can’t label some foods as inherently ‘good for you’ based on certain farming factors that can change a food’s make-up.
- Microbes of note in the research that can contribute to healing, disease or both, depending on how much there is in the gut
And MORE
I hope it’s helpful for you or someone you know.
Alexx Stuart
Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement
Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife
Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
- Show #287 – Dr. Gary Kaplan: Why You’re Still Sick And How To Get Better
- Show #78: Dr Terry Wahls on her MS diagnosis, autoimmune conditions and the Wahls protocol
- Show #360 Complex Chronic Illness: A Unique Puzzle With Dr Ben Reebs
- Show #293 – Taking A Tour Of The Immune System And How Best To Support It With Jules Galloway
- Show #344 – Dr Anshul Gupta On Reversing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: www.drbradleech.com
NERVA – Private health – Monash Gut Hypnotherapy – https://www.nervahealth.com/au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrBradLeech
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About Dr Brad Leech
Dr Brad Leech is a PhD Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist renowned for his expertise in addressing chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalised care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness.
After entering the profession in 2008, Brad has contributed significantly to academia, shaping curricula at universities and delving into research areas such as intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management, and the therapeutic potential of food-based probiotics. Brad is currently an Adjunct Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, where he continues to advance natural health sciences.
Currently serving as the Lead Clinical Educator at Co-Biome by Microba, Brad leverages his enthusiasm for cutting-edge science into practical strategies that empower healthcare practitioners to elevate their clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. His role involves translating the latest advancements in gut microbiome research into actionable insights for patient care.
In addition to patient care, Brad is passionate about empowering practitioners with the knowledge to enhance their clinical practice. Over the years, he has mentored thousands of practitioners, providing them with the tools to navigate the complexities of gut health and autoimmunity. He offers two programs, Brad’s Brainiacs: Microbiome Mentoring and Brad’s Brainiacs: Autoimmune Mentoring.
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Title show track, by LIOR.
Love the podcast music? You will hear excerpts from Lior’s track “Caught Up” – go check it out on iTunes or Spotify if you want to hear the whole song or album, Scattered Reflections. Co-written with Cameron Deyell, it’s a great song and I love the reflective energy of it – perfect for the show, right? Enjoy. Lior is always touring, so do check out his website. It is wonderful to hear him sing live, trust me.
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