Dr. Desmond was broadcasting from England when his internet went down.

We will continue with PART TWO if this interview as soon as possible.

You can find Dr Alan Desmond on Instagram @dr.alandesmond

He is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician.

Dr Alan is dedicated to sharing the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet with patients, members of the public, his fellow doctors and other health professionals.

Dr Alan has presented at numerous international conferences alongside well-known plant-based advocates including Dr Michael Greger, Dr Michael Klaper, Dietician Brenda Davis, Dr Kim Williams, and Dr Neal Barnard. He is due to speak at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (Washington DC, August 2020) and the International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference (Palm Springs, September 2020).

In recent months, his professional life has changed completely, as he has suspended his Gastroenterology Practice to work on his hospital’s Coronavirus Ward.

Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, Dr Desmond completed his specialist training in Ireland and Oxford. He has a specialist interest in the role of diet in the pathogenesis and treatment of Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, he has published several influential research papers in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and has spoken at numerous medical conferences on the gut health benefits of a whole food plant-based diet. He is an advisory board member of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK.

To find out more about his course: https://www.happypearcourses.com/happygut