As a Functional Medicine M.D., Dr. Peter Kozlowski uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body's dysfunction: he takes the time to listen to his patients and plots their history on a timeline, considering what makes them unique and co-creating with them a truly individualized care plan. Currently he works with patients online and in person via his Chicago, Illinois and Bozeman, Montana based offices. Dr. Kozlowski did his residency in Family Practice, but started training in Functional Medicine as an intern.  He trained in the clinics with leaders in his field including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Susan Blum. 

His recently published book Unfunc Your Gut encapsulates his collaborative, patient-first healthcare approach—in true research-based, conversational style, it offers a blend of medical insight and the experiential wisdom of his own healing journey through addiction recovery. Overall Doc Koz inspires us off the Internet to seek and find real answers to "what's going on with my health?" and empowers readers with practical strategies (and delicious recipes) to achieve true balance of body, mind and spirit.

His expertise is in gut health, but he also works daily with food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, detoxing from toxic chemicals such as heavy metals and mold, and most importantly mental, emotional, and spiritual health. 

3:58 Dr. Kozlowski's journey from addiction to discovering functional medicine.

8:17 How the gut is connected to our mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

11:15 What a patient's life story will reveal about their gut and how to treat gut issues.

16:39 Understanding the digestion process, and the importance of the microbiome as the foundation of gut health.

26:59 Common, everyday threats to our gut health.

30:57 Using an elimination diet to reveal the dietary causes of gut issues without the need for lab tests

35:09 Dr. Kozlowski explains SIBO and the interesting ways it can present in patients.

43:07 How we should begin to address our gut issues, according to Dr. Kozlowski.

45:49 From both doctors: Tips for nourishing your body, mind and spirit on a regular basis.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Website: doc-koz.com
• Instagram: @doc_koz
• Facebook Page

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