In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Dr. Ryan Monahan, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Monahan practices Functional Medicine in Los Angeles, California and works virtually with patients nationally and internationally. He completed his Masters and Doctoral degrees of Eastern Medicine summa cum laude at Emperor's College in Santa Monica, California and completed his Functional Medicine training with both The Institute for Functional Medicine and The Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine.
In the episode, we cover:
Dr. Monahan’s own healing journey from mold exposure
Why the gut is the root of most imbalances in the body and how you can start to optimize your gut health through functional medicine approaches
HPA axis dysregulation- what it is & why our stress response system needs so much support these days
How to address physiological stressors through diet, lifestyle, and more
Why the city you live in makes a bigger impact on your health than you may think
Should you go gluten free?
The most nutrient-dense foods in the world & what an ideal diet looks like for optimal nutrient status
The most common nutrient deficiencies Dr. Monahan sees, especially in vegan patients
Root causes of common hormonal imbalances & how to address them holistically
How to properly support your body’s detoxification & drainage pathways
Supporting estrogen detoxification to address estrogen dominance
The (many) issues with hormonal birth control & why the copper IUD isn’t a great alternative
The functional medicine approach to treating thyroid disorders & the gut-thyroid connection For more from Dr. Monahan:
Website: peacefulmountainmedicine.com
Instagram: @Dr.Ryan.Monahan
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