Today, I am thrilled to connect with Josh Dech. Josh is a former paramedic and holistic nutritionist specializing in Crohn's, Colitis, and other gut-related disorders. He has collaborated with some of the most renowned doctors worldwide, and he serves as a medical lecturer at the Priority Health Academy, where he educates doctors on the holistic approach to gut health and inflammatory bowel disease.\xa0\nIn today's conversation, we explore the alarming statistic that 50% of all gut diseases occur in the United States, and the 105 million ambulatory care visits, 14 million hospital admissions, 236,000 deaths, and the 142 billion dollars these conditions cost annually. We dive into the impact of chronic stress, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and life stages on gut health, and we look at the significance of the vagal nerve, the microbiome, and how it impacts mental health. We also cover dysbiosis, stool and organic acid testing, nutritional choices, and supplements.\nThis riveting conversation with Josh Dech contains many valuable insights, and I know you will love and appreciate it.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nWhy are gut diseases much more prevalent in the United States than in other countries?\n\nThe truth about glyphosate\xa0\n\nHow poisonous nerve agent-class chemicals get used in producing our food\n\nHow stress affects the body on a molecular level\xa0\n\nThe disruptive impact non-nutritive sweeteners have on the gut microbiome\n\nWhy fiber is essential for the gut microbiome\xa0\n\nThe impact of modern diets on gut health\n\nHow nutrient deficiencies contribute to poor gut health\n\nThe importance of the vagus nerve for gut health\n\nWhat dysbiosis is, and how to address it\n\nWhy we need to avoid processed foods and focus instead on natural nutrient sources\xa0\n\n\nBio Josh Dech:\nJosh is an ex-paramedic and Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Crohn\u2019s and Colitis, as well as other related gut issues. After reversing over 250 cases of Crohn\u2019s and Colitis (previously thought to be impossible to fix), he has been connected to some of the world\u2019s most renowned doctors. He has since been recruited to the Priority Health Academy as a medical lecturer, helping educate doctors on the holistic approach to gut health and inflammatory bowel disease, and has launched a top 5% globally ranked podcast.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Josh Dech\nOn his website