In this interview, learn how the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting can reset your gut microbiome. Today, I am grateful to welcome back, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and President of Dr. Pedre Wellness, Dr. Vincent Pedre. Dr. Pedre is a Board-Certified Internist and Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner in private practice in New York City since 2004. His philosophy and practices are a blend of both Western and Eastern medical traditions. He is a Clinical Instructor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, as well as certified in yoga and Medical Acupuncture. His unique combination of medicine is best described as integrative or defined by a functional, systems-based approach to well-being. With his holistic understanding of both sides of the equation, he can help each patient choose the best course of action for their ailments to provide both immediate and long-term relief. His holistic approach incorporates positive, preventative health and wellness lifestyle choices. Dr. Pedre is a sought-after speaker and writer on sustainable health, prevention, and integrative and functional medicine. His expertise and informative commentator style has taken him beyond the boundaries of his private practice to appearances on the Martha Stewart Show, where he presented a segment on “The Top Medical Screening Tests” everyone should have, and to features on Sirius XM Radio’s “Doctor Radio” show, interviews on “The Gary Null Show” on Progressive Radio Networks, and guest blogs on Ecomii and Yahoo! Green, Yahoo!’s leading wellness blog platform. He is also an activist on the issue of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction and its potential impacts on public health and the environment, including water contamination and air pollution. In this episode, Dr. Pedre opens the show discussing how meditation helped him overcome his fear of needles. Dr. Pedre explains how he became so interested in the gut and what happens to our bodies during stress – stress will increase gut permeability and affect our gut microbiome. Then, Dr. Pedre describes the leaky gut and how you know if you have it. Sometimes, you won’t have any gut complaints whatsoever. Stay tuned, as Dr. Pedre reveals which foods could be triggering your leaky gut. // E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. http://www.Kettleandfire.com/ketokamp and use KETOKAMP at checkout to save 15% on your entire order. Resources from this episode: Check out Dr. Pedre’s Website: https://pedremd.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrPedre YouTube: https://bit.ly/3aRkqVm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpedre/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrVincentPedre/ Get Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain: https://amzn.to/3aLEPej Cell Study on Ketones & The Gut Microbiome: https://bit.ly/391CETI // A D D I T I O N A L R E S O U R C E S ➡️Check out my Keto Kickstart Kit: http://bit.ly/2okbyUu ➡️Get Your Keto Kamp Apparel: http://www.ketokampgear.com *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸ email | [email protected] Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.