305: The Cellural "Antenna" And How We Misunderstood Sugar, Fat And Energy - with Robert Kiltz

What if understanding gut health requires looking beyond protein, fat, and carbohydrates to the microscopic structures that coat our cells? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech welcomes back Dr. Robert Kiltz for a deep dive into the glycocalyx: a sugar-rich layer on the surface of cells that plays important roles in cellular recognition, communication, and interactions with the surrounding environment. Dr. Kiltz introduces the field of glycobiology and explains glycosylation, the process through which sugars attach to proteins and influence their structure and function. Using accessible analogies, including a biological barcode and an antenna that senses the cellular environment, he explores how these structures help the body distinguish between self and non-self. The conversation connects this biology to gut health, the intestinal barrier, the microbiome, and immune function. Because the gut encounters an enormous range of substances from the outside environment, understanding its protective mechanisms is relevant to discussions about inflammation and intestinal permeability. Josh and Dr. Kiltz explore the possibility that changes in the glycocalyx may influence how the body interacts with microbes and other foreign substances. The discussion then moves into a more unconventional examination of human nutrition. Dr. Kiltz challenges conventional assumptions about dietary sugar, energy metabolism, and the relative importance of protein and fat. He discusses adipose tissue as more than stored energy, using the example of hibernating bears to illustrate his perspective on fat as a biological resource. He also shares his views on raw versus cooked animal foods, rendered fat, and the evolutionary context of human eating patterns. Some of these nutritional claims are hypotheses and opinions that extend beyond established scientific consensus. This episode is an opportunity to explore the ideas, understand the underlying biology, and distinguish established cellular mechanisms from more speculative interpretations. If you're interested in gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, cellular biology, and root-cause approaches to chronic illness, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at a lesser-known area of science — and raises important questions about what we still need to understand about the human body.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Glycocalyx And Its Role In Cellular Recognition Glycosylation And Post-Translational Protein Modification How Cells Distinguish Between Self And Non-Self Cellular Electrical Charge And Molecular Communication The Gut Barrier, Microbiome, And Intestinal Inflammation Adipose Tissue As A Biological Storage System Dietary Sugar, Plant Antigens, And Immune Reactions Raw Versus Cooked Animal Foods And Nutrient Availability Fat Metabolism, Insulin, And Energy Production Scientific Paradigms And Gaps In Conventional Nutrition Thinking   More from Robert Kiltz: Website: doctorkiltz.com Instagram: @doctorkiltz TikTok: @doctorkiltz Facebook: @doctorkiltz Youtube: @DrRobLive   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

What if your feet play a bigger role in your long-term health than you've been led to believe? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with Mark Sisson, longtime athlete, author of The Primal Blueprint and Born to Walk, and founder of Peluva, to explore the overlooked relationship between foot health, movement, balance, and healthy aging. Mark argues that modern footwear can restrict natural toe movement and reduce the sensory feedback our feet provide to the brain. He explains how proprioception—the body's ability to sense its position and movement—helps coordinate the kinetic chain, including the ankles, knees, hips, and back. When foot movement is restricted or pain changes the way we walk, other parts of the body may compensate. Drawing on his own history of athletic injuries, Mark shares why he began rethinking conventional footwear and developed a minimalist shoe designed to provide a wide toe box, a thin sole, flexibility, and greater ground feel. Josh adds a personal perspective, describing how an ankle injury affected his hip mobility and how foot-focused rehabilitation became part of his recovery. The conversation also explores why Mark considers foot strength an overlooked component of longevity. Balance, reaction time, and the ability to remain physically active become especially important with age. For women concerned about maintaining mobility, strength, and bone density, the discussion highlights how foot discomfort can become a barrier to walking and weight-bearing exercise. You'll also hear Mark challenge conventional assumptions about heavily cushioned shoes, arch support, and the running boom. He explains why he favors gradual foot conditioning, appropriate footwear, and frequent low-intensity movement over relying exclusively on isolated workouts. The episode concludes with a practical reminder: walking doesn't need to happen in one long session. Short walks distributed throughout the day can be a useful way to build more movement into everyday life. If you're interested in root-cause thinking, functional movement, and practical strategies for protecting your mobility, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on a surprisingly overlooked part of the body.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Foot Anatomy, Proprioception, And The Brain–Body Connection Modern Footwear, Toe Restriction, And Natural Foot Movement The Kinetic Chain: How Foot Mechanics Relate To Knees, Hips, And Back Mark Sisson's Athletic Injuries And The Evolution Of His Footwear Philosophy Minimalist Shoes And The Development Of Peluva Foot Strength, Balance, Falls, And Longevity Bunions, Plantar Fascilitis, Orthotics, And Conventional Podiatry Walking, Daily Movement, And The Philosophy Behind Born To Walk Bone Density, Women's Health, And Weight-Bearing Exercise Barefoot Training, Uneven Terrain, And Practical Foot Conditioning   More from Mark Sisson: Website: peluva.com Instagram: @marksissonprimal Instagram: @wearpeluva TikTok: Peluva Facebook: peluva Youtube: peluva Subscribe to Mark Sisson's Newsletter: Mark Sisson's Untethered Get Mark Sisson's Book: Born To Walk Get Mark Sisson's Book: The New Primal Blueprint Get Mark Sisson's Book: Two Meals a Day Get Mark Sisson's Book: The Primal Kitchen Cookbook Get Mark Sisson's Book: The Primal Connection Get Mark Sisson's Book: The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech welcomes back Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, a researcher who has spent 25 years studying nitric oxide and its role in human physiology. Together, they explore how nitric oxide supports vascular function, oxygen delivery, inflammation regulation, and the body's natural repair processes—and why its relationship with chronic illness deserves closer scientific attention. The conversation begins with an unexpected topic: your mouth. Dr. Bryan discusses the relationship between the oral microbiome, certain mouthwash ingredients, and the body's ability to produce nitric oxide. They examine how oral bacteria participate in the nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway and why disrupting this process may have implications beyond dental health. Josh and Nathan then connect nitric oxide to broader questions in functional medicine and root-cause healing. They discuss inflammation, oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, microcirculation, environmental exposures, and the physiological processes involved in delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues. For listeners navigating chronic gut symptoms or inflammatory conditions, this offers a wider perspective on the systems that interact with the immune system and overall health. The episode also explores the proposed vascular and metabolic components of Alzheimer's disease, nitric oxide research in stroke recovery, and the potential relationship between nitric oxide signaling and immune-cell behavior. Nathan explains his approach to restorative physiology and why he believes research should focus on the biological mechanisms contributing to disease, rather than only its downstream manifestations. The conversation becomes more controversial as Josh and Nathan question conventional pharmaceutical incentives, discuss the challenges of funding disruptive research, and share strong opinions about mainstream medical practice and the COVID-19 response. These perspectives are part of the discussion, not proof that the claims made are established scientific consensus. Finally, Nathan discusses nitric oxide products, the importance of understanding dose and safety, and practical habits he recommends considering, including exercise, nasal breathing, sunlight exposure, and reviewing oral-care choices.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Nitric Oxide Biology And Its Role In Human Physiology Chronic Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, And Root-Cause Mechanisms Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Health, And Cognitive Function Oxygen Delivery, Blood Flow, And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Pharmaceutical Incentives And The Debate Over Symptom Management Versus Root-Cause Treatment Nitric Oxide Dosing, Supplement Products, And Safety Considerations Autoimmunity, Macrophage Signaling, And Immune Dysfunction Environmental Toxicity, Detoxification, And The Body's Natural Repair Processes The Oral Microbiome, Mouthwash, Fluoride, And Nitric Oxide Production COVID-19, Respiratory Infections, And Controversial Claims About Disease Prevention   More from Dr. Nathan S. Bryan: Website: n1o1.com Instagram: @drnathansbryan LinkedIn: Nathan Bryan Facebook: N1o1 by Pneuma Nitric Oxide Youtube: Dr Nathan Bryan Nitric Oxide Get Dr. Nathan S. Bryan's Book: The Secret Of Nitric Oxide Get Dr. Nathan S. Bryan's Products: n1o1.com/shop   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Dr. Tom O'Bryan returns to ReversABLE for a wide-ranging conversation about gut health, chronic inflammation, the microbiome, environmental toxins, heavy metals, and the deeper mechanisms that may connect digestive dysfunction with systemic and neurological problems. The conversation begins with LPS, or lipopolysaccharide—a component of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria. Tom explains his view that LPS deserves far more attention in discussions around inflammation and describes how increased intestinal permeability may allow inflammatory bacterial components to enter circulation and affect tissues beyond the gut. Tom then lays out his "perfect storm" framework for chronic inflammatory disease: genetic susceptibility, environmental triggers, dysbiosis, intestinal permeability, and chronic systemic inflammation. Rather than searching for one isolated root cause, he argues that practitioners should look at the entire chain of factors contributing to a person's symptoms and ask what the immune system may be responding to. The discussion moves into gluten and wheat, including Tom's controversial position that someone can have an immune response to wheat without experiencing obvious digestive symptoms. The episode also explores the relationship between intestinal and other epithelial barriers, including the blood-brain barrier and reproductive tissues. From there, Josh and Tom explore chemical exposure, heavy metals, fertility, sperm DNA fragmentation, air pollution, and the challenges of interpreting heavy-metal testing. They also discuss why aggressive detoxification can be problematic and why Tom emphasizes reducing ongoing exposure rather than simply pursuing increasingly aggressive detox protocols. Finally, Tom brings the conversation back to something much more practical: education and incremental change. His "one hour a week" principle is about making small, sustainable changes to reduce environmental and lifestyle stressors over time rather than searching for a single magic intervention. For anyone interested in gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, immune system regulation, environmental toxins, or a root-cause approach to chronic illness, this episode offers a provocative framework for thinking differently about why the body becomes sick—and what may actually help.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: LPS, Leaky Gut, And Systemic Inflammation The Five-Part "Perfect Storm" Of Chronic Disease Gluten, Wheat, And Immune System Activation Heavy Metals And Total Toxic Burden Environmental Chemicals And Everyday Toxin Exposure Brain Inflammation, LPS, And Alzheimer's-Related Mechanisms Fertility, Sperm DNA Fragmentation, And Paternal Toxicity Testing For Heavy Metals, Toxins, And Immune Responses Air Pollution, Children's Brain Health, And Generational Exposure The One-Hour-A-Week Approach To Incremental Health Change   More from Dr. Tom O'Bryan: Website: thedr.com Instagram: @thedrtomobryan X: @theDr_com Facebook: TheDr.Com Youtube: theDr.com House Plants That Absorb Toxins In The Air: thedr.com/plants Get Dr. Tom O'Bryan's Book: You Can Fix Your Brain Get Dr. Tom O'Bryan's Book: Autoimmune Fix   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

What if modern veterinary care is treating the symptoms of chronic disease without addressing the conditions that created them? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan for a wide-ranging conversation about root-cause pet health, gut health, nutrition, inflammation, the microbiome, immune function, and the growing role of holistic veterinary medicine. Dr. Morgan shares more than four decades of veterinary experience and explains why she believes pet health has changed dramatically over the past several decades. She discusses the three issues at the center of her work: what she describes as over-vaccination, ultra-processed pet food, and overuse of medications and pesticides. The conversation then moves into one of the most important foundations of health: nutrition. Dr. Morgan explains her approach to whole-food diets for dogs and cats, why she favors minimally processed ingredients, and how she approaches dietary changes in rescue animals and pets dealing with allergies or digestive problems. Josh and Judy also explore the connection between lifestyle and the microbiome. Judy describes an informal comparison involving her indoor and outdoor cats and discusses differences she observed in their microbiome profiles, while emphasizing the potential importance of sunlight, soil exposure, fresh plants, movement, hunting behaviors, and environmental enrichment. The episode also tackles controversial territory, including vaccination schedules, titers, homeopathic nosodes, pharmaceutical companies, corporate ownership of veterinary clinics, prescription diets, flea and tick medications, and the economics influencing veterinary recommendations. For pet parents dealing with chronic allergies, digestive problems, inflammation, behavioral issues, or recurring health problems, this episode offers a broader framework for thinking about animal health: look beyond the isolated symptom and consider the animal's food, environment, behavior, microbiome, immune system, and overall lifestyle.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Vaccination Schedules, Titers, And Over-Vaccination Pet Nutrition, Raw Feeding, And Ultra-Processed Kibble Corporate Veterinary Medicine, Private Equity, And Pharmaceutical Influence Whole-Animal Health And Root-Cause Veterinary Care Pet Allergies, Chronic Inflammation, And The Microbiome Animal Lifestyle, Stress, Behavior, And Environmental Enrichment Chinese Veterinary Medicine And Herbal Approaches Pet Longevity, Rescue Animals, And Disease Prevention Food Production, Farming, And Reconnecting People With Food Holistic Veterinary Business, Education, And Naturally Healthy Pets   More from Dr. Judy Morgan: Website: naturallyhealthypets.com Instagram: @drjudymorgan TikTok: Naturally Healthy Pets Facebook: Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets Youtube: Dr. Judy Morgan's Naturally Healthy Pets Listen to Dr. Judy Morgan's Podcast: The Naturally Healthy Pets Podcast   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Josh Dech sits down with Jonny Mills, founder of Wealth Pilot, to discuss what happens when you stop automatically following the path society has laid out for you and begin questioning what actually creates health, fulfillment, freedom, and meaning. Jonny shares his personal experience of becoming seriously ill shortly after relocating from London to Cape Town. After being hospitalized with severe diarrhea and eventually diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, he was told that he had a genetic condition and would need long-term medication. Jonny describes how that diagnosis became the beginning of a deeper investigation into gut health, chronic illness, the microbiome, and the root-cause question rather than the end of the conversation. From there, the conversation expands beyond the gut. Josh and Jonny explore how chronic stress, work, financial pressure, social expectations, relationships, and our definition of success can all influence the way we experience life. They discuss the psychological cost of constantly seeking external approval, why comparing yourself to others can become a trap, and how deliberately defining your own values can create a different form of wealth. They also challenge the idea that traditional employment is automatically synonymous with security, discussing financial independence, entrepreneurship, investing, and the importance of building greater personal control over your future. For anyone dealing with chronic gut issues or inflammatory conditions, the deeper message is about becoming an active participant in your own health journey—while recognizing that personal agency doesn't mean ignoring professional medical care. This is ultimately a conversation about health, identity, responsibility, freedom, and the courage to question whether the life you're living is actually the life you want.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Taking Agency And Personal Responsibility For Your Life Jonny's Ulcerative Colitis Journey And Questioning His Initial Diagnosis/Narrative Risk, Fear, Uncertainty, And Making Major Life Changes Chronic Stress, Societal Expectations, And Their Relationship To Health Financial Freedom, Entrepreneurship, And Control Over Your Future Discipline, Excellence, Motivation, And Doing Difficult Things Intentionally External Validation, Identity, Self-Worth, And The Need For Approval Comparison, Jealousy, Envy, Mentorship, And Measuring Personal Progress The Illusion Of Job Security And Preparing For An Uncertain Future Practical Ways To Build Autonomy Through Information, Values, And Intentional Decisions   More from Jonny Mills: Substack: The Wealth Code LinkedIn: Jonny Mills, CA   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

What happens when the foundational microbes responsible for helping establish the infant gut microbiome begin disappearing? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with microbiome researcher Stephanie Culler to explore one of the most overlooked factors in lifelong health: what happens to the gut microbiome during the earliest stages of life. Stephanie shares findings from the My Baby Biome study, described as the largest U.S. study of the infant gut microbiome, including the striking observation that 25% of babies in the study had no detectable Bifidobacterium at all. Even more concerning, the team found that approximately 76% of babies had low levels of these foundational bacteria, with low or absent levels by age two associated with substantially higher risk of conditions such as food allergies, eczema, and asthma. The conversation breaks down why Bifidobacterium—particularly Bifidobacterium infantis—matters, how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) act as specialized prebiotics, and how microbial metabolites can influence immune-system development and inflammation. Stephanie explains how antibiotics, C-sections, feeding practices, ultra-processed foods, low-fiber diets, and broader modernization may be reshaping the infant microbiome across generations. Josh and Stephanie also explore whether the microbiome can be "rewilded," why some bacterial strains may be better adapted to the modern gut than older commercial strains, and the potential implications for adult gut health and inflammatory disease. They discuss research into microbiome restoration using targeted combinations of Bifidobacterium strains and HMOs. The episode also tackles a surprisingly nuanced question: is there one ideal diet for the microbiome? Stephanie explains why different microbiome configurations may respond differently to fiber-rich, mixed, or carnivore-style diets—and why personalized nutrition may ultimately depend on the microbial ecosystem already present in an individual's gut. For parents, prospective parents, and anyone interested in gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, immune function, and root-cause approaches to chronic disease, this conversation offers a provocative look at how early microbial exposure may influence health for decades to come.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Infant Microbiome And Loss Of Foundational Bifidobacterium Bifidobacterium Infantis, HMOs, Immune Development, And Inflammation Modernization, Antibiotics, C-Sections, Formula, And Ultra-Processed Foods Whether The Microbiome Can Be Restored Or "Rewilded" Stephanie's My Baby Biome Research And Microbiome Mapping Implications For Adult Gut Health, Crohn's, Colitis, Cancer, And Inflammatory Disease Microbiome-Adapted Bacterial Strains And The Persephone Product Diet, Fiber, Fermented Foods, Plants, And The Carnivore Debate Pregnancy, Maternal Microbiome, And Transmission To The Infant Microbiome Conservation, Extinction, And Banking Lost Species   More from Stephanie Culler: Website: persephone.bio Instagram: @persephone.bio TikTok: persephone.bio   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

If you're bloated after eating, reacting to seemingly "healthy" foods, struggling with constipation or diarrhea, or living on an increasingly restrictive diet, the problem may be more complicated—and more fixable—than simply identifying the foods you're "sensitive" to. In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with gut-health practitioner Hannah Aylward for a deep conversation about food sensitivities, elimination diets, the microbiome, digestion, inflammation, and the search for root cause. Hannah explains why she doesn't recommend relying on IgG food sensitivity testing and how these tests can potentially create unnecessary food fear, particularly when gut-barrier function is compromised. Instead of continually eliminating foods, the conversation explores what may be happening upstream: impaired digestion, low stomach acid, digestive enzyme and bile issues, microbial imbalance, gut-barrier dysfunction, and the gut-brain connection. One of the most important themes is that there may not be a single "root cause." Hannah describes a layered approach in which several dysfunctions can interact, meaning the food someone reacts to may be a clue rather than the fundamental problem. The episode also explores why some people struggle to tolerate fiber-rich foods, why traditionally "gut-healthy" foods such as bone broth, collagen, sauerkraut, garlic, onions, and vegetables aren't necessarily right for everyone at every stage, and why a resilient microbiome should ultimately allow someone to tolerate a wider variety of foods. Hannah shares her own experience of spending nearly a decade on an elimination diet, dealing with severe bloating and food fear, and eventually discovering that there were deeper factors affecting her gut health—including digestion, microbial balance, environmental exposures, and the nervous system. Finally, Josh and Hannah discuss stress and the gut-brain connection, including why "it's just stress" can be an incomplete explanation. Stress can influence digestion, stomach acid, bile, motility, and gut-barrier function—meaning psychological and physiological health cannot always be separated. If you've tried elimination diets, probiotics, supplements, or "clean eating" and still don't understand why your gut isn't improving, this episode offers a different way to think about the problem: stop asking only what you're reacting to, and start asking why.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Food Sensitivities, Intolerances & Allergies IgG Food Sensitivity Testing And Why Hannah Doesn't Recommend It Root Causes Behind Food Reactions Elimination Diets, Food Restriction & Restoring Food Tolerance Gut Microbiome, Microbial Diversity & Fiber Tolerance Hannah's Personal Journey With Chronic Digestive Issues And Restrictive Eating Low Stomach Acid, Digestion, Enzymes, Bile & SIBO Carnivore Vs. Plant/Fiber Approaches And Individualized Nutrition Gut-Brain Connection, Stress & Nervous-System Regulation Mold Exposure, Environmental Factors & Broader Systemic Contributors   More from Hannah Aylward: Website: hannahaylward.com Instagram: @hannahaylwardhhc TikTok: HAN | Functional Gut Health Facebook: HAN - Hannah Aylward Nutrition Listen To Hannah's Podcast: The NUTRIENT DENSE Podcast Take The Gut Health Root Cause Quiz For Free: Root Cause Quiz Book A Strategy Call With Hannah: HAN Free Strategy Session   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

In this provocative episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with physician Dr. Tom Cowan for a wide-ranging conversation about disease, scientific reasoning, the heart, viruses, bacteria, environmental exposures, hormones, and the assumptions underlying conventional medicine. Cowan describes his unusual path into medicine, including 37 years in family practice, and explains the philosophy that drives much of his work: rather than immediately trying to determine what is true, first investigate whether the original claim has actually been demonstrated. That framework takes the conversation into controversial territory. Cowan challenges conventional explanations surrounding viruses and germ theory, using examples involving polio, measles, SARS-CoV-2, bacteria, antibodies, and laboratory procedures. He argues that some commonly accepted demonstrations of causation do not establish what they are claimed to establish. These are among the most contentious claims in the episode and are presented as Cowan's perspective rather than settled medical consensus. The discussion then shifts into physiology, where Cowan challenges the conventional description of the heart as a pressure-propulsion pump. He presents his theory of the heart as part of a vortex-based circulatory system and connects that concept to blood flow, pressure differentials, tissue-level physiology, and electrically charged water. Josh and Tom also explore mold, parasites, bacteria, environmental toxins, EMFs, inflammation, and the question of whether the presence of a microorganism necessarily establishes it as the root cause of illness. One of the most compelling themes throughout the conversation is critical thinking: separating observation from interpretation, correlation from causation, and established evidence from assumptions. For anyone interested in gut health, chronic illness, inflammation, the microbiome, immune system, root-cause health, functional medicine, or simply questioning how medical conclusions are reached, this episode offers a conversation designed to challenge your assumptions—and encourage you to investigate the claims for yourself.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Viruses, Virology & Germ Theory Scientific Methodology, Claims, Causation & Critical Thinking The Heart As A Pump Vs. Vortex-Based Circulation Polio, Measles & Changing Disease Definitions Bacteria, Mold, Fungi & Parasites As Alleged Disease Causes Water, Electrical Charge & "Fourth-Phase"/Gel-Like Water Environmental Toxins, Pesticides, Arsenic & Chemical Exposure Antibodies, Autoimmune Disease & Immune-System Assumptions Hormones, Testosterone, Insulin & How Biological Substances Are Identified   More from Dr. Tom Cowan: Website: drtomcowan.com Instagram: @talkinturkeywithtom_ Facebook: Dr. Tom Cowan Youtube: Talkin' Turkey with Tom X: @drtomcowan Dr. Tom's Foods: drcowansgarden.com Dr. Tom's Medicine: drtomcowan.com Dr. Tom's Clinic: newbiologyclinic.com   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with board-certified clinical nutritionist Inna Topiler, who has spent nearly two decades working in the thyroid and Hashimoto's space. Together, they explore the deeper connection between gut health, inflammation, the microbiome, immune-system regulation, and thyroid function. The conversation begins with an important distinction: Hashimoto's is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid. Inna explains why she believes addressing thyroid hormone alone may not tell the whole story and why identifying potential immune triggers can be an important part of a root-cause investigation. Josh and Inna then explore the gut–thyroid connection, including digestive symptoms, chronic infections, microbial imbalances, intestinal permeability, nutrient absorption, liver and gallbladder function, and thyroid hormone conversion. Inna describes four broad categories of potential triggers she looks at with clients: food, infection, toxins, and stress. The episode also gets into why someone can have thyroid-related problems without obvious digestive symptoms, why Inna says the vast majority of her thyroid clients have some form of gut issue when investigated more deeply, and why she believes different "thyroid types" may require different approaches. You'll also hear a practical discussion about diet, food sensitivities, comprehensive stool testing, nutrient status, water filtration, stress management, nervous-system regulation, and the dangers of randomly experimenting with supplements. If you're dealing with Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, chronic gut issues, inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, or autoimmune concerns, this conversation offers a systems-based perspective on why the gut and thyroid may need to be considered together.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Gut–Thyroid–Immune-System Chicken-And-Egg Relationship Hashimoto's Triggers: Food, Infection, Toxins And Stress The Thyroid's Role Throughout The Body And Its Connection To Gut, Liver, Gallbladder And Metabolism Thyroid Types And Thyroid Hormone Conversion Diet, Stool Testing, Gut Infections And Functional Investigation Stress, Nervous-System Regulation And Reframing Testing For Hashimoto's And Looking Beyond TSH Water, Plastics And Environmental Exposures Nutrients And Supplement Strategy   More from Inna Topiler: Website: innatopiler.com Instagram: @innatopiler Facebook: Inna Topiler Listen To Inna's Podcast: Thyroid Mystery Solved Podcast   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube