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Podcast: Sparking Wholeness
Episode: Episode 330: Why Meds Stop Working: Inflammation, Gut Health & Hidden Triggers with Dr. Jaquel Patterson
Description: Host Erin Kerry interviews internationally recognized naturopathic physician and functional medicine leader Dr. Jaquel Patterson to unpack why anxiety, depression, and ADHD are skyrocketing…and why medications often stop working.
Dr. Patterson explains the missing link between chronic inflammation, infections, gut health, and neuropsychiatric symptoms — especially in kids and teens. They discuss the labs your doctor may not be running, how to identify biological drivers of mental health struggles, and why functional medicine looks beyond “normal” ranges to find what’s optimal.
Key Topics:
- Chronic inflammation and how it disrupts the blood-brain barrier, neurotransmitters, and medication effectiveness
- The biological...