The Gut–Immune Connection: Why Leaky Gut Drives Autoimmunity & Food Allergies
If you’ve ever wondered why your immune system feels “on edge” — reacting to foods, flaring during stress, or launching autoimmune attacks — this episode breaks it all down. Most people are told their immune system is “broken,” but the truth is simpler: your gut barrier controls your immune behavior.
In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin unpack how leaky gut, microbial imbalance, and chronic inflammation confuse the immune system — and how repairing the gut barrier can transform autoimmune symptoms, fatigue, food reactions, and chronic congestion.
• Real story: Dr. Collin’s personal autoimmune journey — from IBD flares and elimination diets to uncovering gut permeability, mold exposure, and inflammation at the root.• Patient transformations: How hundreds of patients with Hashimoto’s, IBD, lupus, Grave’s, psoriasis, eczema, and even “mystery ANA positives” have improved by addressing gut barrier damage.• Science simplified: Zonulin, tight junctions, immune confusion, and why 70%+ of the immune system lives in the gut mucosa.• Myth busting: Why probiotics, food allergy panels, and elimination diets aren’t enough to reverse autoimmunity.• Real solutions: Drainage, gut repair nutrients, microbiome diversity, stress modulation, and retesting timelines.• Empowerment: Your body isn’t attacking you — it’s defending you from what’s leaking through the gut wall.
✔️The exact tests we use: GI Map, Genova stool analysis, secretory IgA, zonulin, and calprotectin✔️The 5-step gut repair plan: Remove → Repair → Repopulate → Reduce stress → Re-evaluate✔️Why food allergies are symptoms, not diagnoses✔️How SCFAs (like butyrate) help calm autoimmune activity✔️The mindset shift that changes everything: “Your immune system isn’t broken — it’s confused.”
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Big Pharma says melatonin might hurt your heart — but they never mention what’s destroying your sleep to begin with.
In today’s episode, we break down the new American Heart Association study linking long-term melatonin use to higher rates of heart failure and death — and why it’s not the hormone that’s the problem, it’s our modern lifestyle.
I’ll explain how melatonin is made in your body, why it’s a powerful antioxidant, and how things like stress, blood sugar swings, toxins, and poor light exposure are shutting down your natural rhythm.
This isn’t about fear — it’s about taking back control of your biology.
🎯 Topics covered:
• How the study was designed and why it doesn’t prove melatonin causes harm
• What really disrupts sleep: cortisol, sugar, toxins, and light exposure
• The $30 billion sleep economy that profits from your exhaustion
• How to restore your circadian rhythm naturally
👉 Listen now and let’s make America healthy again — one night of real sleep at a time.
Cold and flu season is here — but your best defense isn’t neon cough syrup or sugary “immune” packets.
In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin reveal how to build true immune resilience from the inside out — through gut health, clean supplementation, stress balance, and toxin reduction. They’ll unpack the real root causes behind “why you keep catching everything going around” and share how to support your system naturally through the holidays and winter months.
What We Cover in This Episode:• Real story: A 38-year-old teacher who kept getting sick every winter — until gut testing and nutrient analysis revealed the hidden weak spots sabotaging her immune system.• Science simplified: How sugar, gut dysbiosis, and sleep debt lower immune defenses — and why mushrooms, elderberry, and vitamin D3/K2 rebuild them.• Myth busting: Why quick-fix OTCs and neon immune packs don’t create resilience (and what actually does).• Real solutions: Immune-friendly swaps — from fragrance-free cleaners and anti-inflammatory cooking oils to dye-free supplements and bedtime boundaries.• Empowerment: Your immune system isn’t broken — it’s trainable. You just need the right daily inputs.
Tangible Takeaways:✔️ The 5-step Holiday Immune Plan you can start today✔️ Why gut health = immune health (and how to test it)✔️ Clean swaps that lower inflammation fast✔️ The top 4 nutrients to bridge winter gaps: D3/K2, zinc, mushrooms, and elderberry
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Welcome back to The Daily Dose, where we take an unfiltered look at healthcare, politics, and how it all impacts your life. Today, I’m breaking down the five biggest food changes I made that completely transformed my gut health and helped me overcome inflammatory bowel symptoms.
Here’s what we cover 👇
1️⃣ Cutting out seed oils (and what to use instead)
2️⃣ Why going gluten-free matters even if you’re not celiac
3️⃣ The power of protein for blood sugar and energy
4️⃣ Why potatoes beat rice for gut support
5️⃣ How bone broth can repair your gut lining
These five swaps changed my health — and I see the same results every week in my patients. If you’ve been struggling with bloating, fatigue, or IBS, this one’s for you.
💬 Comment below: which of these five have you not implemented yet?
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Most people want out of the wilderness, but what if that’s where the real healing happens? Whether you walked yourself into it or life threw you there, the purpose is the same. To rebuild trust with your body.
In today’s episode of The Daily Dose, I talk about why the hardest part of your health journey is actually the most important. From detox symptoms to mindset shifts, we break down what’s really happening when progress feels slow and how complaining can keep you stuck longer.
Stop fighting the process and start understanding it.
Your body isn’t failing you, it’s finally responding.
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Welcome back to The Daily Dose, your unfiltered look at what’s really going on in healthcare, politics, and everything they don’t want you to see.
Today, Dr. Collin breaks down three major stories making headlines:
1️⃣ A new peer-reviewed study of 8.4 million people linking higher cancer rates one year after COVID vaccination.
2️⃣ Big Food’s fake “transparency” group — backed by Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, and Nestlé — working to block state bans on toxic food additives.
3️⃣ GLP-1 drug companies (Ozempic, Wegovy) throwing champagne and ice cream parties while pretending to fight obesity — and why HHS Secretary Kennedy called them out.
💬 Collin exposes how corporate spin, Big Pharma, and government agencies continue to control the narrative — while silencing real conversations about health, personal responsibility, and freedom.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — but let’s be honest, pink ribbons and mammogram reminders aren’t true prevention.
In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin are rewriting what “breast cancer prevention” really means — and it starts long before a mammogram. From estrogen metabolism and detox pathways to lymph flow and toxin exposure, this episode empowers women to actually protect their tatas through root-cause care.
What We Cover in This Episode: • Science simplified: Estrogen metabolism 101 — the good (2-OH), the risky (4-OH), and the proliferative (16-OH) pathways. • Myth busting: “Mammograms are prevention.” Why detection ≠ prevention — and what to do instead. • Real solutions: Detox support, liver-gut health, lymphatic drainage, and toxin-free swaps that actually move the needle. • Empowerment: It’s time to move beyond pink — and into prevention that starts with your daily choices.
Tangible Takeaways:✔️ The 8 habits that protect your breast health naturally✔️ How to assess your estrogen metabolism with DUTCH testing✔️ Why thermography and detox go hand in hand✔️ The truth about mammograms vs. prevention
Referenced in the Episode:
👉 Toxin Free Starter Guide👉 Schedule a Discovery Call for DUTCH Testing👉 Join the Healthcare Rewritten Facebook Group for bonus breast health tips
👉Estrogen, Breast Cancer Risk, and The Test Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Running.
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Welcome to The Daily Dose under the Healthcare Rewritten Podcast 🎧
Your no BS health news show airing Monday through Friday. We break down trending stories in healthcare, fertility, hormones, and real wellness with truth, data, and common sense.
Today’s breakdown
🔥 RFK’s fertility press conference with President Trump at the White House
💪 The truth about falling testosterone in men
👧 Why puberty is showing up earlier in girls
🧬 Fertility rates, endocrine disruptors, and what the data actually says
🥤 The connection between ultra processed foods, insulin resistance, and hormone collapse
Key takeaways
✅ Average male testosterone has dropped 25% since 1999
✅ Early puberty is rising, with girls starting as young as 8 or 9
✅ One in six adults will experience infertility in their lifetime
✅ BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and seed oils are disrupting hormones
✅ Half of all calories in the U.S. now come from ultra processed food
What you can do right now
🏋️ Lift heavy and move daily
🌞 Get sunlight first thing in the morning
🥩 Eat real, nutrient dense food and cut sugar
🚫 Ditch plastics, fragrances, and chemical sprays
🩸 Run real labs if you feel off, don’t guess, test
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Welcome to Healthcare Rewritten: Daily Dose. This is the start of our new Monday through Friday segment where we break down the latest in health news, trending videos, and everything happening in the world of medicine and wellness.
Today I’m reacting to a viral TikTok from a young guy with Crohn’s disease who credits the drug Remicade for putting him in remission without making any lifestyle or dietary changes. As someone who has lived with Crohn’s for 5 years, I have a very different perspective.
In this episode, I break down
• Why relying only on medication is short-term thinking
• How shutting off your immune system misses the root cause
• The microbiome’s real role in healing autoimmune disease
• The serious long-term side effects of immunosuppressants
• What remission actually means versus real healing
This new daily format lets me cover health topics when they’re relevant so you can hear the truth in real time. Grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s make America healthy again one dose of truth at a time.
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Disclaimer:
This show is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any health decisions or changing your treatment plan.
Halloween is supposed to be fun—but between the food dye, sugar highs, and fragrance overload, it can feel like a gut health horror story. The good news? You can keep the fun and ditch the toxins.
In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin unpack the spooky truth about Halloween sugar, dyes, and toxins—and show you how to protect your kids’ health without canceling the magic.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Real story: a mom whose son’s post-Halloween meltdowns were linked to Red 40, Yellow 5, and gut inflammation—and how a few swaps changed everything
Science simplified: how sugar suppresses immunity and dyes trigger hyperactivity, gut inflammation, and histamine overload
Myth busting: “It’s just one night” — why that sugar surge lingers long after Halloween is overPractical swaps: clean candy brands, detox-friendly tips, and non-toxic ways to celebrate
Real talk: balancing fun, family, and holistic living—without the guilt
Tangible Takeaways:By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ The top 3 ingredients to avoid in Halloween candy✔️ Simple swaps for treats, décor, and fragrances✔️ Detox support ideas for the day after✔️ Tips to empower your kids to make better choices
Referenced in the Episode:
👉 Schedule a Discovery Call👉 The Wellness Way article: “How Food Dye Impacts the Immune Response”👉 Don’t Feed Monsters: 10 Clean Treat Ideas👉 Toxin-Free Starter Guide👉 Join the Healthcare Rewritten Facebook Group for dye-free swaps and toxin-free holiday ideas
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and while everything is painted pink, the truth isn’t nearly as pretty. Many pink ribbon products are filled with chemicals that actually increase your risk. In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin expose pinkwashing, the hidden hormone disruptors in everyday products, and the safe swaps that really protect your health.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Real story: a patient struggling with fatigue, irregular cycles, and weight gain who saw life-changing results after swapping toxic household products
Science simplified: how endocrine disruptors mimic estrogen, block hormone production, and clog detox pathways
Pinkwashing revealed: why “BPA-free” plastic and fragrance-free labels don’t mean safe
Practical strategies: how to check your labels, make simple swaps, and support detox
Tangible Takeaways:By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ A checklist of common hormone hijackers hiding in your home✔️ Simple swaps that protect your hormones and your family✔️ Detox strategies that help your body clear hidden toxins✔️ The truth about “BPA-free” plastics and why glass/stainless is better
Referenced in the Episode:👉 Think Before You Pink Campaign👉 Toxin-Free Starter Guide👉 Schedule a Discovery Call👉 Join the Healthcare Rewritten Facebook Group
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Most people pop a Vitamin D supplement and assume they’re covered. But here’s the truth: low Vitamin D is usually a symptom — not the real problem. In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin unpack why your levels stay low even when you supplement, how that impacts everything from immunity to fertility, and what you can actually do to fix it.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Real story: a patient taking 5,000–10,000 IU daily who stayed deficient until gut + liver issues were addressed
The science: why Vitamin D is a hormone, not just a vitamin—and why absorption + activation matter
Busting the myth: “Just take more Vitamin D supplements” (why it doesn’t work for most people)
Tangible Takeaways: By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ Clarity on why Vitamin D stays low despite supplementation✔️ Whole-food + lifestyle steps to naturally raise Vitamin D levels✔️ A checklist of labs and markers to test beyond serum Vitamin D
Referenced in the Episode:
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Menopause Myths: Why Your Adrenals (Not Just Your Ovaries) Hold the Key to Thriving in Midlife
Intro Hook:Think menopause is just about estrogen dropping? Think again. In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin uncover why your adrenals, thyroid, gut, and even blood sugar control the story—and why hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain aren’t “just part of aging.”
What We Cover in This Episode:
Real story: a woman in her late 40s who finally found relief after years of “just take HRT” advice
The science behind hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings—why stress + blood sugar matter more than you think
The gut–liver–thyroid–adrenal connection most providers never test
Busting the myth: “Black Cohosh fixes hot flashes” (the truth is more nuanced)
Tangible Takeaways: By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ Three practical shifts to balance hormones (blood sugar, adrenals, stress)✔️ A clear understanding of why fat gain in menopause is protective—not a failure✔️ How to track your hot flash triggers and identify real root causes
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👉Download Our Healing The Adrenals Guide
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Still struggling with fatigue, irregular cycles, cravings, or cholesterol red flags—even though your glucose looks “normal”? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin uncover the two overlooked hormones—insulin and leptin—that can disrupt fertility, metabolism, and even your heart health long before blood sugar tests raise alarms.
What We Cover in This Episode:
How insulin resistance can drive PCOS, ovulation issues, and metabolic risks
Why leptin resistance fuels cravings, weight gain, and hormonal chaos
The fertility–metabolism–cardio connection most doctors miss
Real patient story: correcting insulin + leptin restored cycles in just 3 months
Tangible Takeaways:By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ One simple breakfast change that stabilizes insulin and leptin today✔️ The key labs beyond glucose + A1C you need to ask for✔️ A clear understanding of why “normal” blood sugar isn’t enough
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The Thyroid Lies Keeping You Sick (and What to Do Instead)
Intro Hook:Have you been told your thyroid labs are “normal”—but you’re still exhausted, gaining weight, and struggling to think clearly? In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, we’re unpacking the truth about thyroid health and why the conventional approach keeps missing it.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Why TSH alone doesn’t tell the full thyroid story
The gut–liver–thyroid connection and how it affects hormone conversion
How environmental toxins, weight-loss drugs, and FDA crackdowns are shaking up thyroid health right now
Tangible Takeaways:By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s✔️ A simple daily food hack to start lowering thyroid antibodies✔️ How to advocate for a full thyroid panel and avoid unnecessary overdiagnosis
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: A Holistic Path to Adrenal Recovery
Are you running on empty, no matter how much you rest? In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, we dive into why your adrenal glands are often the missing link in chronic fatigue and stress—and how to finally start feeling like yourself again.
What We Cover in This Episode:
How adrenal dysfunction keeps you stuck in burnout
Why willpower isn’t the solution (and what is)
Key steps to restore energy and resilience
Tangible Takeaways:✔️ Recognize the signs of adrenal burnout✔️ Daily shifts that support adrenal recovery✔️ A holistic roadmap for lasting energy
Referenced in the Episode:📘 Healing the Adrenals Guide
🎙️ The Male Cycle & Testosterone Truths
Did you know men have their own cycle too? In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, we dive into the truth about men’s hormones, why testosterone is dropping faster than ever, and what you can do to naturally boost it—without falling for gimmicky “male vitality” supplements.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Why testosterone peaks in the morning and declines at night—the male daily cycle
The biggest root causes of low testosterone (hint: it’s not just “aging”)
How lifestyle changes can boost T by hundreds of points—without prescriptions
Tangible Takeaways:By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ A clear understanding of what testosterone actually does for mood, energy, and drive✔️ 5 practical ways to boost testosterone naturally this week✔️ Why the “testosterone declines with age” narrative is one of medicine’s biggest myths
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Ever feel like your mood, energy, or communication style changes weekly? You're not crazy—your *hormones* are running the show. In this first episode of *Healthcare Rewritten*, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin break down the female cycle phase by phase and explain how hormonal shifts affect your relationships, mindset, and health.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
A deep dive into the 4 phases of the female cycle
How male vs. female hormones influence relationships
Why “birth control balances hormones” is a myth
How to start tracking your cycle naturally
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Get to know Dr. Collin and Dr. Lena—partners in life and in practice—as they introduce Healthcare Rewritten. This podcast exposes the failures of modern medicine and brings you real conversations about functional health, lab testing, healing the root cause, and reclaiming your freedom. Subscribe and start unlearning what you’ve been told.