Functional Medicine with Dr. Josh Axe, Part 1

Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of nutrition, a doctor of chiropractic, and a certified nutrition specialist. He is also founder of one of the most popular natural health websites in the world at www.DrAxe.com with 15 million monthly visitors, where he recently listed Dr. Hoffman as one of the Top 50 Functional and Integrative Doctors. Dr. Axe recounts how his mother’s health crisis propelled him into a career in natural medicine; he describes how a “leaky gut” can be the antecedent to many challenging disorders, and how normal intestinal permeability can be restored. Dr. Axe is a big proponent of bone broth, and describes how it works to heal the body and how best to prepare it. He offers tips on using essential oils to address common complaints and as a natural substitute for chemical-laden household products and cosmetics. He also weighs in with tips for athletes substituting an efficient form of exercise call “Burst Training” for lengthy workouts. Click HERE for part 2.