In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Jackson interviews Dr. Wendie Trubow, M.D., an expert in functional medicine. They discuss her transition from traditional medicine to functional medicine and the reception of functional medicine in the medical community. They also delve into the importance of testing for mold toxicity and the prevalence of toxins in our environment. Dr. Trubow shares her personal journey with health issues and how it led her to write a book on detoxification. They discuss detoxification methods, the increase in mold-related health issues, and the use of IV therapy for managing overall toxicity. Dr. Trubow also provides practical tips for reducing toxic load.

Episode highlights:

• • Dr. Wendy Trudeau’s background in traditional medicine and transition to functional medicine
  • Reception of functional medicine in the medical community
  • Importance of testing for mold toxicity and mycotoxins
  • Various detoxification methods and the importance of provoking mycotoxin tests
  • Increase in mold-related health issues and the rise in environmental toxins
  • Presence of multiple metals in individuals and the importance of ramping up detox mechanisms
  • Dr. Trudeau’s personal journey with health issues and her book on detoxification
  • Response to her book and the importance of taking the detoxification process slowly
  • Dr. Trudeau’s approach to detoxification protocols and minimizing exposure to toxins
  • Practical tips for reducing toxic load, including organic food, avoiding sugar and alcohol, and choosing safer personal care products.
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Connect with guest:

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing and has been regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post. She is an accomplished speaker and previously had her own television show. She is on the faculty at A4M and a speaker for their conferences, along with other national societies. She and her partner will be releasing their next book in 2024.

Website: www.fivejourneys.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivejourneys

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5journeyshealth/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/5JourneysHealth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBIkSOxPL3t3wQuKmnGwGRA/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendietrubow/ 

Episode Transcript

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https://healyourbody.org/episode46

All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson