Discover the fascinating world of herbs and herbal teas with Dr. James Krystosik and special guest **Paula Hershman of Storehouse Teas in Cleveland, Ohio**. Paula shares how her passion for loose-leaf tea grew into a certified-organic tea company, along with what she has learned about sourcing fresh, high-quality herbs, spices, roots, flowers, and teas from around the world. In this episode of **The Other Side of Medicine**, Dr. J and Paula explore how herbs can bring together great flavor and traditional wellness. They discuss popular ingredients and blends featuring **turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, elderberry, nettle, chamomile, tulsi, rooibos, green tea, and white tea**, as well as their traditional uses for supporting areas such as digestion, relaxation, immune health, and overall well-being. Paula also explains the differences between various types of tea, caffeine levels, proper steeping temperatures, and why cold brewing can be a great way to prepare delicate teas. If you've ever wondered how to make herbs and tea a simple, enjoyable part of a healthier lifestyle, this conversation is packed with practical information—and plenty of reasons to put the kettle on. **Herbs aren't just the pride of great cooks—they can also be powerful partners in a healthy lifestyle.**

Are you eating healthy, taking supplements, and still missing the nutrients your body actually needs? In this episode of **The Other Side of Medicine**, Dr. J sits down with **Dr. Jonathan Stein of SpectraCell Laboratories** to explore micronutrient testing and why a standard blood test may not tell the whole story. They discuss how micronutrients are used inside your cells, why serum levels can sometimes be misleading, and how deficiencies in nutrients such as **zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium, antioxidants, and chromium** may affect immune function, inflammation, metabolism, gut health, energy, and overall wellness. You'll also learn why simply taking a multivitamin may not be enough, how gut problems can interfere with nutrient absorption, and how identifying borderline or deficient nutrient levels may provide valuable information before bigger health problems develop. If you want to better understand what your body is actually doing with the nutrients you consume—not just what is circulating in your bloodstream—this conversation is worth watching. **In this episode:** • Standard blood tests vs. functional micronutrient testing • Why you can take supplements and still be deficient • Common zinc and magnesium deficiencies • Micronutrients and gut health • Nutrients involved in immune function • Chronic inflammation and nutrient depletion • Micronutrients, blood sugar, and metabolism • Why personalized nutritional testing matters • The importance of identifying problems before they become more serious **The Other Side of Medicine with Dr. J** Common Sense, Science, and Cooperation with Nature. #Micronutrients #NutrientDeficiency #FunctionalMedicine #GutHealth #VitaminDeficiency #HealthyAging #Nutrition #DrJ #TheOtherSideOfMedicine

What if your workout routine could do more than just tone your muscles—it could actually transform your gut health? Join Dr. James Krystosik and special guest Dr. Nick Schmidlkofer as they explore the cutting-edge science behind exercise and the gut microbiome. You'll discover how different types of physical activity—from walking to weightlifting—can influence your microbial diversity, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and even support mental clarity. Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just getting started, this episode will reveal how movement is medicine for your gut—and why your microbiome might just thank you after your next workout. 🔍 Topics include: How exercise changes the gut microbiome The link between physical activity and gut inflammation Exercise as a natural treatment for IBS and leaky gut What type of workouts support a healthier microbiome Join the Giveaway: https://giveaway.gut-911-rx.com/