My guest today is integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Studying at Yale University and then Columbia medical school, Dr. Chutkan took a job with Georgetown University Hospital. Then in 2004, she created the digestive center for wellness. Dr. Chutkan continues to help patients heal various health issues with proper nutrition and lifestyle choices from autoimmune disease, skin disease, eczema, asthma and so much more. She even noticed that some underdeveloped countries have far fewer autoimmune diseases than our developed country. What was this based on? Early in her practice, Dr. Chutkan saw patients improving their health drastically and finally asked them, “what are you doing differently?” Inspired by their improved results through healthy eating she started to explore this path. She is not opposed to medication, but she says there are quite a few options to getting better besides using medication as a first and only solution. Her latest book, 'The Anti-Viral Gut,' is out now. Enjoy! Time Stamps: Opening Up Digestive Center for Wellness [00:05:56] The Mechanical Aspect of the Digestive System [00:09:32] The Knowledge and the Practical Side of Medicine [00:13:43] Low Carbohydrate Diet [00:19:15] Balancing Gastroenterology Practice and Business [00:22:52] The Influence of Microbiome [00:29:43] The Hygiene Hypothesis [00:32:39] Stomach Acid: The Foundation to Gut Health [00:35:42] On Fermented Foods [00:41:01] Changing Behavior in Food [00:45:35] Aging and Staying Healthy [00:51:17] Prebiotics and Probiotics [00:57:50] The Role of Stress and Sleep in Gut Health [00:59:36] On Medicines and Antibiotics [01:03:39] Connect with Dr. Chutkan: WEBSITE: www.robynnechutkan.com BOOKS: The Anti-Viral Gut "A practical plan for strengthening the incredible antiviral defenses located in your gut and resolving symptoms—from a renowned gastroenterologist and the author of Gutbliss." GUTBLISS MICROBIOME SOLUTION Instagram: @gutbliss Twitter: @DrChutkan Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes, visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices