Ask Me Anything Part 2!

The Functional Alignment Podcast by Abby Borkowski

Episode notes

Dr. Abby Borkowski answers top health questions from her Instagram community, focusing on nervous system regulation, gut health, and circadian rhythm optimization.

Key Highlights

The Nervous System & Gut Health

  • The Stress Link: Stress triggers a "fight or flight" (sympathetic) state, which halts proper digestion.
  • Root Cause: Most GI symptoms are manifestations of nervous system dysregulation.
  • Lactose Intolerance: While Lactaid pills provide a temporary enzyme fix, the goal is healing the gut lining with L-glutamine, aloe vera, or bone broth.

Functional Testing Recommendations

  • Hormones: The  ... 
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