Episode 99

Published April 1, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Paria Vaziri, a licensed naturopathic doctor, discusses the critical role of gut health in overall wellness, particularly for women. She emphasizes the importance of the gut microbiome, the impact of chronic inflammation on hormones, and shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine. 

Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Vaziri also discuss:

• Dietary recommendations to support gut health and hormonal balance, including the significance of fiber and diverse food choices
• How stress can affect food choices
• The intricate relationship between gut health and hormonal balance
• The significance of seasonal eating
• How gut microbiome diversity can be impacted by hormones
• The role of hormone testing with the DUTCH Test 

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Naturopathic Medicine and Gut Health
02:49 The Importance of Gut Health
05:47 Personal Journey to Naturopathic Medicine
08:58 Understanding the Gut Microbiome
11:53 Chronic Inflammation and Its Effects
15:06 Deficiency Dysbiosis Explained
18:00 Hormones and Gut Health Connection
20:59 Dietary Recommendations for Gut and Hormonal Health
25:55 Nourishing the Gut with Whole Foods
30:31 Understanding Hormone Testing with the DUTCH Test
34:59 The Interplay Between Gut Health and Hormones

About our speaker

Dr. Paria Vaziri  is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor located in San Diego, CA. After graduating from Bastyr University in 2020, she started her own telemedicine practice and has since worked with hundreds of women to help optimize their menstrual cycles, digestion, and energy. In addition, she’s passionate about creating free health education content on Instagram revolving around natural medicine.

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Vaziri and follow her on Instagram @doctor.paria!

Discover more about gut health and the DUTCH Test in this blog post.

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