Ep. 77: Dr. Christal Blanchard ND - Heal Your Gut

STRONGER BONES LIFESTYLE: REVERSING THE COURSE OF OSTEOPOROSIS NATURALLY

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 77, host Debi Robinson is joined by Dr. Christal Blanchard to discuss the empowering concept of not becoming your diagnosis. Together, they delve into the fascinating potential of reversing diseases by addressing and healing our bodies from within.
** For FULL show notes, please visit: https://debirobinson.com/episode77/

Dr. Christal Blanchard is a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic health conditions linked to gut infections. In this episode, she shares her personal health journey, which led her to investigate natural ways of improving health through diet and lifestyle changes. Dr. Christal also talks about the significance of digestive support, the impact of bloating as a symptom, and the importance of proper detoxification methods

Join Debi and Dr. Christal as they unveil the interconnectedness of gut health, emotional well-being, and the body's innate ability to heal. They discuss the importance of personalized probiotic use, exploring natural compounds like berberine to support a balanced gut microbiome. Dr. Christal dives deep into the critical role of addressing bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in maintaining overall health and well-being.

Key Takeaways:
[1:43] Why she got into gut health
[7:24] How she works with gut health
[8:38] Your first line of defense
[11:30] bacteria
[12:34] Bloating
14:28] Hormones
[15:28] Berberine
[20:22] DEXA scan
[22:16] How anxiety and stress can affect your bone health
[24:13] What can we do
[28:40] Common results in stool tests
[29:50] Binders
[31:17] Basic liver support you can do
[36:46] Probiotics
[42:15] Her appearance in the documentary “The Cure”
Where to Find Guest:
Website
https://drchristalnd.com/
Watch The Documentary
https://drchristalnd.com/

Start Here to Fix Your Gut" Cheat Sheet and Guide eBook
https://tinyurl.com/startheretofixyourgut
Full Show Notes:
https://debirobinson.com/episode77/

Memorable Quotes:
"We’re looking to call something something, we don’t understand why it’s happening." [5:18] - Debi

"We are 90% bacteria and only 10% human. [11:36] – Debi

"We’re normalizing a lot because it’s [low energy] so common, it’s becoming normal." [14:20] - Dr. Christal

"The second you settle with that one answer you prevent yourself form learning more and progressive forward." [19:42] - Christal

"Question your diagnosis, don’t become your diagnosis." [45:41]– Debi