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James Maskell didn’t realize his upbringing was a little unusual until he got to school and was the only kid who not only knew what a chiropractor was, but had his own, and a naturopath. He was also the only student whose mother had to be called before he could be given antibiotics. Though she wasn’t a medical professional, she somehow knew that antibiotic resistance was going to be problem and wanted to protect her son.

Going to the dentist doesn’t just have to be focused on your teeth, gums, and oral health. Dr. Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., founder of Dentistry for Health New York in New York City, talks to WellBe about integrative dentistry and how our oral health gives us vital clues into the health of our entire bodies. Winick started as a conventional dentist and changed course after curing his Crohn’s disease. For the past 20 years, he has practiced integrative dentistry, helping his patients with a variety of oral and non-oral health issues.

We’re looking at ways to reverse and prevent chronic inflammation. Start by eating organic fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, and cutting out inflammatory foods like artificial sweeteners, dairy, and gluten.

In the WellBe Guide to natural antivirals, we explain the difference between viral and bacterial infections, and explore natural virus killers like antiviral herbs, infrared saunas, and more.

Dr. Amy Shah explains the science behind intermittent fasting, why she opts for circadian fasting, how it benefits your body, and more.

The WellBe Guide to Different Types of Sugar looks at how sugar affects your body, and which types of sugar are best (and worst) for your health.

The gut microbiome is a dynamic living ecosystem made up of 100 trillion microbes in the intestinal tract. This complex system of viruses, bacteria, and fungi protects against foreign pathogens, helps regulate the immune system and control inflammation, and may even affect your mood— among its many other functions. In this clip from our full interview, we talked to Dr. Gerard Mullin, associate associate professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and renowned integrative gastroenterology and nutrition expert, about the importance of probiotics and prebiotics for the health of the gut microbiome.

Integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator sat down with WellBe to talk about the importance of using holistic approaches in conjunction with conventional medicine.

Dr. Maya Shetreat sat down with WellBe to discuss the connection between the brain, immune system, and gut, and how she heals kids' brain conditions with food.