Have you ever wondered about the root causes of digestive problems? This captivating conversation with Dr. Theresa Thompson, a seasoned chiropractor, foundational medicine practitioner, and health coach, might just hold the answers you've been seeking. We dive deep into the world of digestive health, unearthing the foundations of a compromised digestion system and the role that toxins, pathogens, and infections play. Dr. Theresa shares her unique insights into holistic health care, and how this approach can strengthen your immune system.
Parasites have a significant impact on our well-being, and contrary to popular belief, they're not just a problem in non-US regions. In our chat with Dr. Theresa, she sheds light on these hidden threats, sharing her own experience with a parasite cleanse and discussing the current testing methods for parasites. She emphasizes the importance of regular health checks and maintaining a balanced diet. It's an eye-opening discussion that will make you rethink your notions about health and wellness.
Finally, we explore the health effects of parasites, mold, and diet. Dr. Theresa shares a heartwarming story about her work with an anemic and iron deficient 14-year-old girl, who was suffering due to a parasitic infection. We delve into the impacts of mold toxicity on digestion, discuss the potential dangers of mycotoxins from breast implants, and underline the importance of toxin removal and preventive measures. All of this tied in with a discussion on the interconnectedness of the body, toxins, and bio flow, offering strategies for reclaiming your health. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Disclaimer: THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION HAS NOT EVALUATED THESE STATEMENTS. This is not a medical service; our information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. The Root Cause Solutions For You, its practitioners, and employees make no warranties, express or implied, concerning this email's contents. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of the contents of this episode.
Have you ever wondered about the root causes of digestive problems? This captivating conversation with Dr. Theresa Thompson, a seasoned chiropractor, foundational medicine practitioner, and health coach, might just hold the answers you've been seeking. We dive deep into the world of digestive health, unearthing the foundations of a compromised digestion system and the role that toxins, pathogens, and infections play. Dr. Theresa shares her unique insights into holistic health care, and how this approach can strengthen your immune system.
Parasites have a significant impact on our well-being, and contrary to popular belief, they're not just a problem in non-US regions. In our chat with Dr. Theresa, she sheds light on these hidden threats, sharing her own experience with a parasite cleanse and discussing the current testing methods for parasites. She emphasizes the importance of regular health checks and maintaining a balanced diet. It's an eye-opening discussion that will make you rethink your notions about health and wellness.
Finally, we explore the health effects of parasites, mold, and diet. Dr. Theresa shares a heartwarming story about her work with an anemic and iron deficient 14-year-old girl, who was suffering due to a parasitic infection. We delve into the impacts of mold toxicity on digestion, discuss the potential dangers of mycotoxins from breast implants, and underline the importance of toxin removal and preventive measures. All of this tied in with a discussion on the interconnectedness of the body, toxins, and bio flow, offering strategies for reclaiming your health. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Disclaimer: THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION HAS NOT EVALUATED THESE STATEMENTS. This is not a medical service; our information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. The Root Cause Solutions For You, its practitioners, and employees make no warranties, express or implied, concerning this email's contents. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of the contents of this episode.
Fabiola :
Hi everyone, welcome back to the root cause solutions for you podcast. My name is Fabiola and I am your host today. I'm very happy to have with us Dr Teresa Thompson. She is a chiropractor, a functional medicine practitioner and a health coach. She's been in practice for 15 years and has helped thousands of patients reclaim their health. Today we're going to be talking about a subject that I think it's so important. I think a lot of people unfortunately suffer of some sort of digestion stress or know someone who does so. Today we're going to be diving into potential root causes and then some lifestyle changes that you can implement to improve your digestion or help another person who you know who might be experiencing digestive issues, and then, yeah, we hope that you enjoy this interview. Dr Teresa, thank you so much for being here with us today.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Hi Fabiola. Thank you so much. I'm so honored and excited to be here as well.
Fabiola :
Well, tell us a little bit about yourself, like how you you know what led you to become a chiropractor and being more on the foundational medicine world.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Yeah, that's. You know I feel like I was very fortunate. I grew up in a family where my mom I feel, you know, back in the 70s was very forward thinking and so I grew up in a very holistic lifestyle, even though none of my family members were holistic practitioners. You know I didn't. We didn't have any naturopaths or chiropractors in the family. I actually did have an uncle who was an MD, who thought my mom was a little bit crazy, but that's okay, we got through it.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And, you know, our primary doctor was our family chiropractor and so growing up, when we got sick, we would go to the chiropractor and get adjusted. In fact, there were times when, you know, I'm one of six kids, so there were times when, when all of us were sick, that he would actually just come to the house and adjust all of us. And you know that concept and thought process of the nerve system and brain controls everything, including the immune system. And what a better way to, you know, boost the immune system is by getting a chiropractic adjustment. And we just do those traditional things you know take vitamin C, you know, eat chicken soup and rest and just recover. We never went to the medical doctor or took a prescription or or even an antibiotic, and you know six kids growing up super healthy and not needing any of those things, and so I really do credit my mom for that. We didn't always get along the greatest, especially in high school. I'm sure some of your listeners can relate, but but she really was the person who kind of propelled me in that direction of holistic health care.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And so when I was 16, I felt very strongly and was very passionate about, you know, this group and population of people who just were not getting help from the medical profession. They were being given a diagnosis and then just put on a medication for the rest of their life, and I knew that those doctors weren't getting to the root cause. I knew there had to be a reason why they had high blood pressure, or their blood sugar was elevated, you know, or their thyroid was inactive, and it wasn't simply because they had a deficiency of one prescription medication or another. And and so, you know, at 16, I really decided that I wanted to help that group and population of people. And when I was 18, I went and worked at a health food store and it was run by a couple who were so incredibly healthy they looked 15 years younger than what they were and so vibrant and and I, I, I again realized that that's, that's how I wanted to live my life and I wanted to to help motivate and teach people to live their lives.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And and my avenue for that was chiropractic school and you know I loved anatomy and physiology. Even the experience of the cadaver lab and just seeing things inside the body firsthand was all very fascinating to me. And then once I graduated, I wanted to just take things to the next level and that's where I began a lot of my functional medicine training and postgraduate training in in functional medicine and reading labs, moving into muscle testing and and just kind of putting together my own little you know toolbox of the ways that I find very effective to to work with patients and and identify, you know those, those core health disruptors I would call them, that lead to chronic illness and chronic symptoms. And and that's where where I feel like foundational medicine is is a relatively new concept, but with my patients I identify core issues that are massive health disruptors and leading to those chronic symptoms and diseases and with that I look to identify toxins, pathogens, infections and other disruptors within the body, remove them and then ultimately help the body to move back to optimum health.
Fabiola :
Yeah, that's awesome. That's very powerful, because I think many of us are still trying to figure it out what we're doing right, what are we gonna do or be when we grow up. So to have that certainty at 16, I think it speaks to what you were exposed to and the examples that were around you that led you to that path. I was also fortunate enough because my family also were rather holistic in a sense, where we did homeopathy and we were sick. It was like, oh, let's go and see the doctor who does the homeopathy, and it was always super fun to go because they gave us those little homeopathy remedies and they were sweet, right, they're tasty like candies. Oh, we're just eating candy and we're getting better. So I have appreciation for that as well.
Fabiola :
So let's talk about digestion and I think, like I mentioned, digestion I think is something that a lot of people struggle with. Definitely, here we see a lot of that and I think there's so many different reasons as to why someone's digestion can be compromised. So let's just go back to basics and what in your experience. First of all, let's define what a compromised digestion system is.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
So if you could enlighten us on that a little bit, Sure, a lot of times we call that, you know, gut dysbiosis or an imbalance in the gut microbiome, and it really occurs when you know gut flora, you know the bacteria, the fungi and all the other things that are supposed to be in the GI tract, which includes your stomach and your small and large intestine.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
When they become imbalanced and people oftentimes will experience symptoms of bloating or constipation blue stool especially people who have a history of antibiotics that can be a huge contributing factor.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Mucous, food allergies, yeast infections and things like that can all be symptoms of this imbalance within the gut microbiome or this gut dysbiosis. In my practice I find this very common in adults and even children alike, and you know I always again look for that foundational root cause as to why this is occurring and most of the time it really has to do with. You know, these people who have this imbalance have higher loads due to toxicity of chemicals and other toxins which cause the gut bacteria to pleomorph and proliferate in this more pathogenic way. And when we think about it, we look at the environment in the world that we live in today, you know, one of the key issues is that we're exposed to over 80,000, you know chemicals, environmental chemicals in our environment. You know, on the daily basis, and we take those in in the form of food, water, the air that we're breathing, the water that we're drinking, and you know, not to mention some of the other exposures that come in, that we breathe in or that you know we put on our skin or things like that.
Fabiola :
Yeah, that's true, and I'm reading I think it's Toxic Legacy by Dr Stephanie Seneff. Yes, and.
Fabiola :
I'm just into it and it is, and I'm like, how come I haven't read this book before? I mean I recommend it and I mean I have the general concept as to what it is about, but I was on a road trip this last weekend. I'm like, oh, I'm just gonna, I'm gonna start listening to this book. I think it's been long enough and she was definitely mentioning that the, you know, study after study after study has proven how these chemicals are definitely affecting our whole system, right, not just digestion, but everything cardiovascular, neurological, hormones, everything. And you mentioned something very interesting, which is the word polyomorph, because you know this, we have, we all, we all have our meant to be having a healthy amount of bacteria in our gut, right, the bacteria there, and they definitely have a purpose within our terrain, our ecosystem, in our bodies. But, like you mentioned, chemicals play a huge role on how this bacteria may go rogue. So can you expand on that concept a little more?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Yeah, of course so. So, like I said, we get, we get exposed to these chemicals and toxins. They come into to the digestive system and you know we all have H pylori, we all have E coli and other forms of bacteria within in our gut. For some people it becomes a problem. You know Candida as well. For some people it becomes a problem and it overgrows and it just simply is that under the exposure of toxins, these bacteria can, you know, change and and grow out of control. And so oftentimes, you know, especially in in the world of functional medicine, which is a little bit different than what I practice, I practice foundational medicine, but in the world of functional medicine, you know, most practitioners just go in and they they kill the H pylori, they they kill the SIBO, which is stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, so that this overgrowth of gut bacteria and really that's not getting at the root cause.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
The root cause is removing toxicity and you know things like the water supply can contain radioactive elements and that is a huge contributing factor to to Candida.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And so is the solution to really just go go and work with a patient and put them on an, an anti-Candida diet, removing all forms of sugar and things like that and then going in with a bunch of killers, I'm sure that might be effective for the short term, but if we don't look at the underlying you know, you know health disruptor that's there and remove that, the yeast and Candida is going to come back.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And and you know, I know that you practice in a similar way, fabiola, and and that you can probably attest to to before you started you know addressing toxicity with your patients. When it came to gut health, you know that there were things that went away but then came back and that missing link really is the toxicity. So, when it comes to the water supply, like I mentioned, you know radioactive elements are a huge contributor and just by switching to a very pure water, like distilled water, people can see massive changes in their health because they're no longer, on a daily basis, taking in this toxin that is then contributing to, you know, this pleomorphic of their, their good gut bacteria and the yeast and things that are in there. It really becomes more of a protective mechanism. I think this overgrow, sometimes due to toxicity. Does that make sense?
Fabiola :
yeah, totally. And you, yeah, I think you nailed it. You know, like we we often add, as practitioners, we we get caught up in the symptoms, right, and like go after bloating or diarrhea or constipation or you know, you name it, and we just get caught up in the symptomology and, like you mentioned, versus really looking at it from a rude cost perspective. And I experience also with like people are on all ton of digestive enzymes, right, because there is one for bloating, one for the day, one for the other, and then the minute they come off of it they're like miserable and like that rebound and I'm like, okay, what are we missing?
Fabiola :
So I definitely can attest to once you start addressing the chemical component, whichever source it is, like you mentioned, water, right, food, not eating organically. And even when you eat organic, unfortunately it cannot be a guarantee that there's not going to be trace amounts of this very high harmful chemicals that unfortunately a lot of our farmers are using for our food or our animals are eating. So I definitely see what you are talking about and so you mentioned some symptoms. You know, I think the thing that's most striking to me is how many people are constipated and what one may consider to be a normal schedule for a bowel movement and sometimes I ask people well, how often you eliminate, because it's so important. Elimination as when you're doing any kind of detox whatever you're doing addressing a lime pathogen or you're doing a mold detox or you're doing chemical detox I think elimination, pooping every day, is a kid like number one, right, are you pooping?
Fabiola :
every day so as practitioners we just get to ask those kind of questions and we celebrate when people are like, yeah, you are pooping every day because people are so constipated. And my clients are like I don't know if I should tell. Can I tell you this? This is too personal. I'm like give it to me. I just want to know are you pooping, how's your poop? Many times and no detail really is too small. But when I ask people like, oh, yeah, I go every three days and that's normal for me, I'm like, dude, that's totally not normal when we need to get your system eliminated, otherwise those toxins just flow back into your system. So, in your experience, what are some of the main culprits that you've seen clinically that are major, contributing to constipation?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And I think it's. There are a variety of things and first and foremost, it can come down to the standard American diet and people are just eating a lot of unhealthy processed foods. And I don't necessarily think that it has to do with not it can be not enough fiber, but I know that there are a lot of people who do a carnivore diet and feel amazing on it. They're not getting a lot of fiber. So I don't think it's just that. And then I do believe it can be the imbalance of the gut microbiome. I believe also parasites can play a role in that, and those are much more common than people believe that they can be today, as living in the United States, but pretty much everyone has some exposure to parasites and is harboring them in their body, just based on the world that we live in today.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And then I do think some deficiencies in certain minerals. But when we look at deficiencies, even deficiencies have a have their root in toxicity, so toxicity within the body creates deficiency. And so those are some of the things that I've found. How about you? What? Would you add anything else to that?
Fabiola :
You're so spot on. You know it's chemicals Definitely. I pick up on a lot of chemicals through the muscle testing and when people are definitely having digestive issues, also pick up on parasites. You know, and you're right. I think we have this misconception that you know we're in America, we're in the US in parasites there's an invisible wall where we don't get affected by this different pathogens. But if you actually go onto the CDC's website, there's a ton of information as to how one can have parasites, and not only intestinal bore, but in the body, right systemic, where some of the parasites have life cycles, in your liver, in your lungs, sinuses, and how they definitely disturb your terrain, your, your ecosystem in your body and, and I think, parasites people don't want to talk about that stuff, right, and I think over the last few years it's been something that it's definitely become more I don't know the word popular, it's the right word but we've become more aware that they are around and how they're affecting our system.
Fabiola :
And I never I mean I grew up in Mexico City, so I mean I guess I was bound to have some sort of parasitic infection just because where, I mean, I used to eat tacos at a you know corner stand and I know it wasn't the cleanest environment. So I admit it, yes, definitely. But, and I've done many different parasite cleansing and definitely seen stuff that I'm like, wait, that doesn't really look like a normal bowel movement and and I love just being able to know that my body, it's willing to let go some of those things and I honestly never I mean I never dealt with constipation. I've always been regular, but I never knew what a real bowel movement felt like or was like until I did a parasite cleanse and I was like, oh OK, now I have something healthy to compare to. That was, that was the biggest thing for me as far as digestion and during the parasite cleanse, what about?
Fabiola :
So we talked about parasites a little bit and I think, correct me if I'm wrong but some of the the current testing that it is available to us, unfortunately it's not. It's not enough to pick up on some of this what totally could be considered an epidemic, because some parasites don't, they're not going to live really low in the digestive tract, whereas stool sample might be able to to pick up on it, you know, and just the nature of parasites and their own biology and their own makeup as an entity themselves, right as an organism, Right for sure. So what are some of the symptoms besides constipation that could make someone think, oh, maybe I need to look into this, maybe I have parasites for my family, a family member or something like that? What other signs could there be as far as parasitic infestations?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
So that's a great question. Nail biting can be one of them. Grinding your teeth at night, you know. Anal itching is another one as well. You know dark circles under the eyes. You know food allergies actually food allergies can actually be more contributed to to parasites than even you know, leaky gut, although that can be a component as well. But what causes leaky gut is the parasites perhaps. So so those are some of the really common ones that that I see.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
You know people today were living with pets, kissing our pets, sleeping in our bed. You know many people had, you know, have that exposure. We can get them from mosquito bites, flea bites, tick bites in our food, in our water, and you know, as you, as you said, you know, testing just really isn't always that accurate. You know 70% are not visible to the naked eye and it's interesting. You know you brought up that, you live in or you grew up in Mexico City. You know there are, you know, large parts of the world. You know not outside the United States, where you know they do regular parasite cleansing. You know once or twice a year. That's something that we don't do in this country because we're just taught that. You know parasites don't exist. You know here, and then you know they are in some places in the world also the leading, you know, cause of death in some of these other countries. So so they are very damaging to the body. They can be highly prevalent and so and those can be some of the signs and symptoms that that you might have them. You know, even if you know everyone's been bit by a mosquito, probably pretty much, so you know there is a potential exposure just even with something like that.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
When it comes to to you know how I assess if a patient has parasites. I really don't run any parasite testing because I have found it to be grossly inaccurate and there are more false negatives than then you know false positives in my experience. So I use a lot of analysis of my patients just based on their clinical symptoms, my clinical knowledge. I have some assessment forms that I have them fill out that list. You know some of those symptoms that I just mentioned, and so that's really how I have found the best way to go about assessing if a patient has parasites or not. I too, will even do some muscle testing, and there are some, there are some markers that I will find on a really comprehensive blood panel that can indicate whether or not someone may have parasites as well.
Fabiola :
Thank you for sharing that, and you know you mentioned earlier how sometimes certain lack of nutrients can lead to constipation, and I think parasites also steal your nutrients right Like someone is deficient in zinc, or deficient in calcium or magnesium, you know all these different minerals that are so needed, for the body needs them to be able to perform all the different functions that the body performs. But if we have, if we are dealing with some sort of type of parasite problem, then who's eating right? So you're doing a great job, eating organically, eating all your veggies, really getting being good at eating your seven cups of vegetables a day, but then, at the end of the day, who are you feeding? Is it really you feeding your body or are you feeding the parasites? They're stealing your nutrients. And then you have deficiency and, in a way, that's a toxicity that's dealing to leading to that deficiency.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And then boom, you know you have all this symptoms as well, I do have a patient that I'm working with right now. She's, you know, a 14 year old girl. Her family spent three years living in Argentina and she came back and you know she was very, very anemic, iron deficient and, like super low fatigue, tired. You know her parents didn't know what was going on and even the doctors didn't know what's going on and, you know, just weren't running the right tests, looking for the right things. And, you know, looking at her blood work, you know iron and ferritin were extremely depleted and also experiencing a lot of just anxiety and depression, which can be related to parasites.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And so, you know, sure enough, in working with this girl, we did find that parasites were a major issue for her and helping to support her body, opening up detox pathways and then eventually introducing some products to help kill the parasites. You know she is on the road to feeling better, Her iron levels are coming up and, in particular, there is a particular parasite it's, you know, Babesia which is a protozoa that does actually lice, red blood cells and, you know, impact iron levels and can cause this debilitating fatigue and things like that. So you know there's always, you know, a root cause, even when someone is experiencing, you know, iron deficiency, and oftentimes it can be a parasitic infection, just like you were sharing about these deficiencies created by parasites.
Fabiola :
For sure, yeah, and I think in situations like this, that makes us think outside the box. And it's making people think outside the box, right, you're not getting answers from a specific medical professional or even another practitioner. It's like, okay, something doesn't make sense, let's just continue digging until you find that root cause. And it's so awesome to hear she's back on track because, yeah, I mean, a lot of women, right, a lot of women how many times you run a panel and we're all deficient in iron levels and ferritin, and what do we do? Take more iron and then what do we end up with? Constipation. So it's like, I don't know. I think there's a pattern here as to the potential root cause for all these deficiencies. For sure, awesome. So how about? So we're on a roll about digestion and I do a lot of work with mold and toxic mold and helping clients regain their health because they've been impacted by mold toxicity. So your clinical experience have you found how mold, or what's your opinion about how mold, may impact someone's digestion?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Well, I just I think that you know, you know so in a couple ways. So so some of the molds that we can pick up have nothing to do with a water damaged building. They actually come from grains and spices, coffee, even some of the dairy products, because the dairy cows are eating grains that have been exposed to mold Can, can you know, be a great mold exposure and, and you know what humans end up with that impacts their health, are the, the toxins from the mold. So you know these mycotoxins can, you know, proliferate throughout the digestive tract and even go, you know, more systemic, into other areas of the body and that can come in, you know, through the foods that we're eating. And again, you know, people wonder why their brain foggy, they can't function, and, and you know, they're tired and fatigued and etc. And we run a panel. You know I do like to, when I suspect mold, run a very good mycotoxin panel and see what those results are. But you know it can cause a whole host of issues for people. And then you know, you can also be exposed to that mold from a water damaged building.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And the thing about mold is that it, you know, there's 2 parts to the immune system. There's the th2 immune response and the th1 immune response, and you know not to. You know not to just to step back to parasites for a second. Parasites can drive, you know, th2, which suppresses th1, and there's imbalance. But what mold does is, you know, it suppresses both th1 and th2. And that's why these mold patients can be so incredibly sick, because their immune system isn't functioning at all.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
And so it's really important not only to begin to remove the mycotoxins from the body, but also to to make sure the environment and exposure is addressed. So if it's a water damaged building, a moldy home or even a car or work place of work, that that mold is being remediated or the people are moving out of that environment. And when it comes to the dietary intake, just making sure that you're cleaning up the diet and looking for better ways or better sources of food that are certified mold free even storing your grains can be in a better way. Putting them in the freezer, the fridge, like those, are great ways to to minimize that, that mold exposure.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
So those are just some some things that I find, and you know, another area that I a lot of people aren't aware of is you know, these women who are coming down with breast implant illness super sick. They have no idea why. They've gone to you know 100 doctors and no one can can explain why they're they're sick, and a lot of times they're told that they're crazy. It's all in their head and it comes down to you know the rest implants and one of the things that they're finding is that you know these implants are leaking, you know mold or mycotoxins into the body and that's the source of exposure. And so for those women, it is super critical that they that they do have those implants removed In order to heal and begin to feel like a normal, a normal woman again.
Fabiola :
Yeah, I agree it's. It's, and I it is again that concept of thinking outside the box and I think we are. We're shifting. I think as a society we're shifting into. We're no longer just like, oh yeah, my doctor says this or whomever says this, or this book said this, and being okay with that. We're like no, we, we want more health.
Fabiola :
And I think, if anything COVID did, it's raised people's necessity levels about being healthier. Right, if you were impacted by by the pandemic, or if a family member was impacted in some in some way, then I think if anything was like well, I need to get myself healthier, I need to get my family healthier, and I think I personally, as a practitioner, definitely seeing how people are more like okay, all right, my lab say, my lab say everything is normal and everything is in range, but I don't feel well, maybe there's more to this and people start looking for answers and find practitioners like yourself who it's helping a 14 year old girl who no one has answers for and very simply just like okay, through your experience, this is what I suspect is going on and now put her on the right protocol and she's getting better. So it's, it's that powerful of being an advocate for yourself, as well as a patient, as a client, to demand better care for you.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
That's so awesome.
Fabiola :
So we talked about chemicals, right, we talked about pesticides and how that definitely impacts digestion, how that, the role that that plays with parasites, and also how mold is affecting and parasites are affecting digestive health. And I think you brought up such an important thing too it's diet and how being on the standard American diet, how detrimental that it is for anyone. And so in your, in your opinion, as far as diet is concerned, even though you've shared a little bit of, you know, helpful tips One, what would someone be like? Okay, so I'm probably dealing with a parasite infestation. What would be some of the best practices you could recommend to someone as far as limiting their exposure to parasites? Or, if they're dealing with parasites, how to better, how to use diet as a tool to better themselves?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
So you know, when I think of parasites and and diet this is maybe a little bit, you know, off of the question that you're asking and I'll circle back to that but a lot of food allergies are actually related to parasites. And when it comes to diet, a lot of people feel that you know they have to, you know, eliminate dairy because they have a reaction to it. You know, even you know people sometimes have, you know, these, these major allergies or sensitivities to nuts and seeds and things like that. And the thing about parasites is that they do upregulate, as I said, the TH2 immune response, which then upregulates IgE and you know some interleukins interleukin 4, 5 and 13, to be specific and then that suppresses the TH1 immune response. And so we find that oftentimes when people have some of these food allergies, especially to dairy, that's a big, that's a big red flag to me when someone has dairy allergies that they potentially have a parasite issue. When we remove the root cause right, we remove the health disruptor there, people can go back to eating these foods that once were super problematic for them because, because we remove the root cause. So especially, you know, tapeworms are a big one when it comes to some of these food allergies, and so you know. Just circle back to your question diet wise. You know some things that people can do. I just, I recommend my patients, you know, follow a nutrition plan that really encompasses, you know, really good quality meats, you know grass fed, you know organic meats, vegetables, healthy fats and along those lines, you know, as long as they're eating.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Within that realm I'm not super strict on you know what my recommendations are, but you know, getting the stomach acid working properly can be a big preventative factor when it comes to you know what we're taking into our body and our body's ability to prevent a new parasitic infection. Because you know, as you know, the stomach should be a very high acidity and when it's not and actually it's that way because it is a protective mechanism, so when we take in foods, you know our fruits and vegetables, or even meats that may be, you know a little bit more on the rare side, which you know does make them easier to digest If we don't have enough stomach acid at that, at enough acidity, then it those pathogens that come in that we're, that we're taking in our diet, aren't killed off, including parasites, and so just making sure we have proper functioning stomach acid is really important, and so one of the things that I work with my patients to support is actual bio flow, and there's some supplements that I use to support optimal bio flow. But toxins also can make for a more stagnant bio. So remove it's.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
You know all these parts that are connected, you know, removing the toxicity and supporting bio flow. That in turn supports healthy production of hydrochloric acid within the stomach, so that when we do take our foods in, you know it's killing off any pathogens and viruses and bacteria that we might be encountering it, and then that stimulates the production of digestive enzymes so our food gets broken down properly. So everything really is connected. I think in medicine today, you know there's all these specialties and no one looks at the body anymore as being all connected in a whole. And it really is. And so, yeah, those, those are some of the tips that I would say, as well as you know other preventative measures. If you know you're having your pets sleep in your bed or kissing them, those are some things that you should, should really refrain from, because you can get exposure to parasites that way, and you know those are some of the best ways, I would say for sure.
Fabiola :
Thank you so much for sharing that. That's super helpful, because I think a lot of people are like, okay, well, this could be happening to me, well, how can I prevent it? And I find that sugar is a huge contributor to not only inflammation in the body, but then feeding off this. This the box right. So definitely getting off this standard American diet will be probably step number one. So stop stop feeding this pathogens, especially if you're doing a, if you're spending time and money right to do some of these protocols and then it will don't.
Fabiola :
Don't, don't beat them. You know I mean they want to be in your body. You know I mean it's free food, free, you know, room and board. They're not going to want to leave, so they're going to try to be there as long as they can, because why would they want to go anywhere else? Everything it's free, absolutely.
Fabiola :
Thank you so much for sharing that. Dr Teresa, now someone it's you know been, it's been listening to our interview and hopefully they got good information out of it and some, some, some good tips on how to really get your you know, your digestion back on track. You know, if you're someone who's been dealing with chronic diarrhea, right or like chronic constipation or both, and epsom flows or chronic bloating, just know that there's a root cause for this and any any of the things that we mentioned here can definitely be potential contributors to that. And so you, if I'm correct, you work with your patients virtually. Is that correct?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
That's correct. I primarily work virtually with my clients, both those that are here in Colorado, where I live, and then, you know, across the planet Occasionally, you know, for local patients and so forth. I will meet in person occasionally, but the majority of my work I do do virtually.
Fabiola :
That's awesome. From from Colorado, you can help anyone. So how would one be able to reach out to you there, Like I'm ready to schedule a consultation with Dr Teresa, and how would one go about it?
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
So that's a great question. If someone is interested in seeing if you know my approach would be really beneficial for what you know health challenge they're dealing with, the best thing to do is to go to my website and that is just simply drtereesatompsoncom drtereesatomsoncom. And there is a button on my website that says schedule a free consultation, and when you click on that you can fill out a little form and pick a time, and what I love to do is just do a complimentary, what I call discovery call with you. Learn a little bit more about what what your health challenges are, what your health goals are, and if I feel like you're a case that I can help, I will definitely let you know what the next steps are and, in the same token, if I feel that you're a case that I can't help, I will let you know that too and refer you on to someone that I do feel would be a much better fit for you.
Fabiola :
That's awesome, yeah, so we will make sure to put your contact information and the show notes so that anyone who's listening and who's ready to embark and take regain their health through through your practice. Then they can reach you easily. I think we learned a lot today and I really appreciate you taking time of your day to educate us as practitioners and as patients and clients who are looking to empower ourselves with more information and to just, you know, affirm that there is help out there. No matter how much you've tried, no matter how much rejection you've received from other practitioners or the health care system, it's not in your head if you're dealing with any of these symptoms. There is hope, and I hope that this interview reaches out to you in a way that you feel compelled to ask for help, because we're here for you.
Dr. Theresa Thompson:
Thank you, fabiola, it was a pleasure being here.
Fabiola :
Awesome, all right guys? Well, thank you so much. We'll stay tuned for our next episode.