12. Root to Wellness: Exploring Functional Medicine with Laura Cialone, PharmD

What the Gut

In this episode of What The Gut, Allison talks with Laura, a Compounding and Functional Medicine Pharmacist at Service Drugs in Ridgeland, Mississippi. They discuss Laura's personal wellness journey, touching on the importance of gut health in overall wellness, lifestyle changes that can help manage inflammation, and the general benefits of functional medicine. They also discuss the differences between traditional and functional medicine, the effects of chronic inflammation, and how it can manifest in the body. Additional topics include proper disposal of expired medications, gut health testing, and how diet and lifestyle can be tailored to maintain health and vitality.

01:46 Introducing Laura, Compounding and Functional Medicine Pharmacist

02:33 Laura's Journey into Functional Medicine

03:46 The Role of Functional Medicine in Traditional Healthcare

04:11 Addressing Side Effects of Long-Term Medication

07:45 The Importance of Patient Advocacy in Healthcare

07:49 Overlooked Health Aspects in Traditional Healthcare

08:03 The Impact of Chronic Inflammation on Health

16:14 The Role of Toxins in Our Environment

18:27 Laura's Personal Gut Health Journey

26:25 The Importance of Investing in Your Health

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• Instagram: @foundationalpharmacist

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