Josh Dech is a former paramedic, and a certified personal fitness trainer who transitioned into holistic health care after recognizing the limitations of traditional medical practices. He completed his paramedic training in 2013 and later studied holistic nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2021.
He combined his expertise in fitness and nutrition to focus on gut health, particularly inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s and colitis. His innovative approaches have led to the successful reversal of over 300 cases of these conditions, previously deemed incurable. Josh now serves as a medical lecturer and physician consultant at the Priority Health Academy, where he educates doctors on holistic approaches to gut health and IBD. He also hosts a podcast “ReversABLE,” which shares insights on gut health and its profound impact on overall well-being.
Key Topics Discussed:
- How did you get into holistic health, and what led you to focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
- How did you discover the importance of nutrition for IBD?
- Why is North America considered the gut disease capital of the world?
- What role does the gut microbiome play in both overall health and mental well-being?
- What is the connection between gut health and the immune system?
- Can you define “leaky gut” and explain how you assess and address it in your practice?
- What are IBS and IBD, and how are they different?
- How do Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis differ in terms of symptoms and causes?
- How does the Western diet impact gut health? How does stress affect our gut health?
- What is your holistic approach to treating IBD? Could you explain your innovative methods?
- Why do ultra-processed foods harm our gut health?
- Vegan vs. Keto: Which is better for gut health?
- Why do some people tolerate fiber while others can’t?
- What role do short-chain fatty acids play in maintaining a healthy gut?
- How do antibiotics impact the gut microbiome, and how can we mitigate these effects?
- How does food addiction present in his practice, especially those with IBD?
- How do you treat food addiction in patients with IBD?
- What role does the gut microbiome play in food cravings and addictive eating?
- Do you think improving gut health could reduce food addiction?
