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Oct. 20, 2023
Highlights 0:00 🎙️ Dr. Rinde introduces the episode on mental health and the immune system with guest Dr. Emily Gutierrez .1:30 🧠 They discuss the relationship between mental health and changes in weather, seasons, and activity. 4:15 🍏 Dr. Gutierrez’s expertise lies in how nutrition and genetics impact mental function in conditions like ADHD and depression. 7:45 🧬 The immune system and neurotransmitters, like glutamate, play a role in mental health. 10:20 🧪 They explore the activation of the immune system through genetics and environmental triggers .15:10 🎓 Dr. Gutierrez’s journey to integrative and functional medicine started with her own struggle with postpartum depression. 18:30 🌐 She initially had a traditional medicine viewpoint but learned to bridge the gap with integrative approaches. 22:45 ⚙️ They discuss the importance of collaboration and listening to patients in providing the best outcomes .25:55 🌍 Mental health is influenced by the immune system, and chronic infla…