#178: Managing Chronic Disease during COVID-19 with Dr. Jess

Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Jess, a leading functional medicine doctor, international speaker and expert in treating hidden infections like Lyme disease, mold toxicity and more. In this episode, they share support for people healing from a chronic disease. Stress can cause symptoms to flare, and we want to help you navigate this very stressful time. Learn practical tips from Dr. Jess to equip you to continue on your healing journey during this stressful time.   Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Advice Dr. Jess gives to her patients who are healing from chronic disease during Covid-19 Why anxiety and stress can cause symptoms to flare Easy, affordable, and practical tips to keep stress down and optimize health  Why individuals with chronic diseases are more susceptible to Covid-10 Practical tips to manage underlying chronic diseases  Strategies to feel empowered with your health during Covid-19 Show Notes: Connect with Dr. Jess on Instagram  Learn about Dr. Jess’s educational courses  Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Dr. Jess (Dr. Jessica Peatross) is a Western medicine-trained medical doctor who began her journey into healing in 2009 when she graduated from the University of Louisville internal medicine residency program and began practicing as a hospitalist. She worked in hospitals for 6 years before she felt that patients deserved more than a pill for every ill. So she decided to train in functional medicine with Gerson therapy, ozone, herbalism and regenerative health. Today Dr. Jess is a well-known herbal formulator, lecturer, and praised health educator. She is passionate about teaching people how to be their own best doctor by educating themselves and urging them to listen to their bodies. Dr. Jess has an Evergreen education course on pathogens and environmental toxicities, suited for the layperson or an experienced practitioner.  Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.