Nutrition, Gut Health & Recovery: Healing the Brain and Body with Dr. Eboni Cornish

Описание: In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Eboni Cornish of Amen Clinics to explore how nutrition, gut health, and hormones shape recovery and mental wellness. Together they discuss the gut–brain connection, how infections, toxins, and inflammation fuel depression and relapse, and why addressing hormone balance and gut repair is essential for healing. Through real-life stories and practical strategies, this conversation highlights powerful ways to support brain health and long-term recovery.

Meet our Guest

Dr. Eboni Cornish is Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and Treasurer of ILADS, specializing in functional and integrative medicine. She is nationally recognized for her work at the intersection of brain, gut, and immune health, uncovering hidden drivers of chronic illness such as Lyme disease, mold toxicity, PANS/PANDAS, and long COVID. By combining brain imaging with advanced diagnostics, she reveals how inflammation, microbiome disruption, and hormonal imbalance contribute to mood disorders, relapse, and chronic stress. Known for her practical, root-cause approach, Dr. Cornish empowers patients to heal the brain and body from the inside out.

Instagram: @dr.ebonicornish
Website: https://www.drebonicornish.com/
Website: https://www.amenclinics.com/

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Power Up Recovery
02:20 – Meet Dr. Eboni Cornish & Functional Medicine
05:00 – Lyme Disease, Infections & Brain Inflammation
09:30 – The Gut–Brain Connection in Recovery
14:00 – Hormones, Menopause & Relapse Risks
20:10 – SPECT Brain Imaging & Root Causes
26:00 – Gut Repair Strategies for Mental Health
32:30 – Mold, Toxins & Environmental Triggers
37:40 – Food, Mood & Addiction Recovery
41:00 – Teen Nutrition, Mental Health & Suicide Risk
46:20 – Teaching Kids Brain-Friendly Eating Habits
52:00 – Affordable Healthy Eating on a Budget
57:30 – Practical Tools to Heal Brain and Body

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

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