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Evidence-based natural health

Essential4Health

Evidence-based natural health

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“The Paradigm Shift of Pancreatitis” brings together hosts Doc Mok and Jacky P with guest Brad Confer (MD) to explore how our understanding of pancreatitis is evolving. They cover the pancreas’s role in digestion and blood sugar control, what happens during inflammation, and how chronic damage affects nutrient absorption. The episode also looks at enzyme therapy, the challenges of treatment access, and why a Mediterranean-style diet may offer real support for pancreatic function and recovery.

“The Paradigm Shift of Pancreatitis” brings together hosts Doc Mok and Jacky P with guest Brad Confer (MD) to explore how our understanding of pancreatitis is evolving. They cover the pancreas’s role in digestion and blood sugar control, what happens during inflammation, and how chronic damage affects nutrient absorption. The episode also looks at enzyme therapy, the challenges of treatment access, and why a Mediterranean-style diet may offer real support for pancreatic function and recovery.

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The Paradigm Shift of Pancreatitis

Guest

Brad Confer

Category

Digestive Health, Nutrition

About The Host

Shaffer “Doc” Mok (MD, MBS) and Jacky P co-host the Maximal Being Gut Health podcast, where they blend clinical insight and real-world strategies to improve digestive wellness. Doc Mok is a gastroenterologist with a background in metabolic health and functional medicine, while Jacky brings experience as a certified health coach. Together, they help listeners strengthen gut function, rebalance the microbiome, and build long-term vitality through food, movement, and lifestyle change.

Shaffer “Doc” Mok (MD, MBS) and Jacky P co-host the Maximal Being Gut Health podcast, where they blend clinical insight and real-world strategies to improve digestive wellness. Doc Mok is a gastroenterologist with a background in metabolic health and functional medicine, while Jacky brings experience as a certified health coach. Together, they help listeners strengthen gut function, rebalance the microbiome, and build long-term vitality through food, movement, and lifestyle change.

About The Guest

Brad Confer (MD) is a gastroenterologist with a focus on advanced endoscopy and digestive wellness. He combines clinical precision with a whole-person approach to care, helping patients improve gut function through targeted therapies and lifestyle changes. With a background in athletics and performance, he also brings a strong interest in how movement and recovery support gastrointestinal health over the long term.

Brad Confer (MD) is a gastroenterologist with a focus on advanced endoscopy and digestive wellness. He combines clinical precision with a whole-person approach to care, helping patients improve gut function through targeted therapies and lifestyle changes. With a background in athletics and performance, he also brings a strong interest in how movement and recovery support gastrointestinal health over the long term.

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