EP 87 - Dr. William Bulsiewicz — Don’t Focus on Killing The Bad Bacteria, Focus on Empowering the.Good Ones

In Today’s Episode

Dr. William Bulsiewicz, also known as Dr. B., is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital as well as gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at the University of North Carolina. During his 12 years of medical training, Dr. B. was recognized for his clinical excellence and received the highest award given in both his residency and fellowship program.

Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America? (Number one is lung cancer.) Dr. B. has seen some severe cases of colon cancer, often times among people younger than 50, and it is always heart breaking. On the show, Dr. B discusses why you should seriously consider a plant-based diet, why acid reflux is on the rise, the dangers of taking too many antibiotics, and why you should get a colonoscopy. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview, so tune in next week to hear more from Dr. B.!

 

Outline of This Great Episode

[2:50] How is a vegan diet related to weather?

[6:10] Who is Dr. B.?

[9:40] Why did Dr. B. switch to a plant-based lifestyle?

[17:55] Traditional doctors simply aren’t talking about diet or nutrition at all.

[20:45] So many doctors are afraid of saying, ‘I don’t know.’ Instead, they’d rather tell you it’s dangerous before researching the facts.

[21:45] Most doctors who treat inflammatory bowel diseases will tell you that diet has no effect on these diseases. This is wrong and science has proven this is wrong.

[22:50] So many women are afraid of eating soy products because they do not want to get breast cancer. This information is simply false.

[27:00] The average American spends 85-90% of their food budget on processed food, meat, or dairy.

[28:20] What are some of the common things Dr. B. sees in his practice?

[31:05] Why is acid reflux on the rise?

[38:50] Good guys prevail. If you have enough good bacteria, they are able to fight off the bad guys.

[40:10] Not all medicines are bad. There’s no question that the invention of antibiotics has saved lives and increased our life expectancy by 15 years. However, the regular use of antibiotics is hurting our bodies.

[42:55] The idea isn’t to obliterate the bad bacteria. The idea is to empower the good bacteria.

[45:20] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[48:0] You can wipe out 35% of bacteria in your gut in just 5 days with an antibiotic and never be the same again.

[48:55] What is Barrett’s Esophagus syndrome?

[53:00] Is there a difference between esophageal cancer and throat cancer?

[54:30] When should people do a colonoscopy?

[55:30] Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America. Number one is lung cancer.

[1:11:35] Unfortunately, the prep before you get a colonoscopy can not be avoided. There just aren’t better alternatives out there right now.

[1:13:05] What kinds of foods contribute to colon cancer?

[1:17:45] Tune into next week for part 2 of this episode!

 

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