Although usually overlooked, sickness and health usually stems from the gut.
As modern technology advances, chronic disease continues to rise. Many times the treatment leads to other problems. In this root cause approach to sickness and health, Dr. Yousef Elyaman will discuss the source of most chronic disease, the gut.
Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified internist with a cross-specialization in pediatrics. He was one of the first IFM Certified Functional Medicine practitioners in the world. Dr. Elyaman is the author of the upcoming book Ignite Your Healing Power: How to Reverse Disease and Feel Fantastic. He is also a prolific public speaker who has given hundreds of lectures to the general public as well as to medical practitioners. His teaching approach, while based in science and research, is crafted to be accessible to all.Dr. Elyaman was born in Chicago and raised in Florida. He is the eldest of 15 siblings, all of whom are either practicing physicians or working towards a career in health care.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx