In this episode with Susan Linke,  guest expert on food sensitivities and functional nutrition, we'll cover the following:

1.     What is your microbiome's influence on your genes?

2.     How does this connect to leaky gut?

3.     How are the immune system, depression and the gut linked?

4.     How are food sensitivities and microbiome linked?

5.     How is muscle pain triggered by food sensitivities?

Labs mentioned:

• Oxford (provides the MRT food sensitivities test)
• Spectracell (provides micronutrient panels and much more)
• Cyrex

Who is Susan Linke, MS, MBA, RDN:

www.susanlinke.com

Susan Linke is a registered and licensed dietitian, Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) and Certified Gluten Practitioner, and a sought-after speaker and lecturer.  She received her MBA from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX.   She is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, and various dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics including Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, SCAN,  Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Medical Nutrition Practice Group and Dietitians in Gluten Intolerance Diseases (DIGID).  

She is on the advisory boards for the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy as well as Oxford Biomedical Technologies, Inc. and is the recipient of the 2015 “Excellence in Practice Award” from the DIFM dietetic practice group.

Susan has received extensive training in immunology, adverse food reactions, and practical application of dietary treatment for chronic inflammatory conditions.  

Considered one of the most experienced LEAP therapists in the country, she has spent the last 10 years  training and mentoring thousands of dietitians nationwide who are interested in incorporating anti-inflammatory protocols through food sensitivity testing and expanding their knowledge of functional and integrative medical nutrition therapy.

She is a sought-after speaker and lecturer, having presented at numerous local, state, and national dietetic association conferences, in addition to radio interviews and contributions to magazine articles.

Susan resides in Dallas, TX where she is the owner of an integrative and functional nutrition-based private practice, and also counsels clients through telecommute.  In her spare time, her favorite thing to do is spend time playing with her 3 grandchildren who live in Arkansas.  

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