The Intersection of Cardiovascular Health and Gut Wellness with Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi

Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Functional Medicine, practicing at Oasis Health and Medicine in San Diego. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, Dr. Pedi earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology at York University and became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. He graduated as a Naturopathic Doctor at Bastyr University California and has received training from leaders in functional medicine, the Institute of Functional Medicine and is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. In our discussion, Dr. Pedi and I explore gut health, cardiometabolic health, and some business talk about his large social media following. He highlights common stress patterns that are negatively impacting digestive health, the connection between cardiovascular health and GI health, and tests, lab markers, and other considerations for Dr. Pedi’s personalized nutrition plans. He answers some of the questions he hears most frequently, including what makes a good diet, why people are sicker than ever, and the biggest overlooked issues in cardiovascular health.  He also highlights the power of social media in educating the public and reaching millions of potential patients and clients daily. 

 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:24 Rebuilding his health has been lighting Dr. Pedi up in the new year. 

2:32 Pedi journey toward practicing functional medicine began as a personal trainer. 

4:41 Common stress patterns that are negatively impacting digestive health. 

5:46 Lab findings regularly show an increasing presence of H. pylori. Dr. Pedi offers natural treatment options.

9:27 People seem to be sicker than ever before. Is it caused by a weakened GI or weakened immune issues? 

11:15 Dr. Pedi’s favorite gut health nutrients to target whole health and healing. 

13:50 Applications for post biotics including addressing leaky gut. 

14:30 The connection between cardiovascular health and GI health, and TMAO considerations. 

19:20 What does a good diet include? The answer can be both personalized and generalized. 

22:07 Lab markers and other considerations for Dr. Pedi’s personalized nutrition plans.

24:36 Addressing histamine intolerance and stabilizing mast cell response. 

26:55 Dr. Pedi’s interactions with Dr. Mimi Guarneri greatly shaped his journey as a doctor.

33:15 Clinical patterns that are found in stool testing for the GI and cardiology connection. 

34:05 Sleep apnea is one of the biggest overlooked issues in cardiovascular health. 

40:43 The connection between oral health and cardiovascular health. 

41:46 Supplement recommendations for increased cardiovascular health. 

42:16 Dr. Pedi highlights all that social media has allowed naturopathic doctors to accomplish. 

46:00 The power of consistently posting helpful marketing information on social media. 

50:08 Key lessons learned in building a business. 

52:25 Pedi’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and the approach to healing that he has changed his mind about in recent years.