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9 Things You Need to Know About Your Gut
On today's show I've curated a list of 9 important things about your digestive system that I want you to know about. From cognitive function, to immune balance, to sleep hygiene, to trapping viruses - your GI tract plays an integral role in all of it. Once you understand how that works, you're able to not only improve your gut health, but optimize how your entire body feels and functions.
Stress Rapidly Alters Gut Health
Scientists continue to deepen our understanding of the bi-directional exchange between the gut and the brain, with most research investigating the communication from the GI tract to the central nervous system. The focus is usually on what to eat to feed the beneficial bacteria in our gut that facilitate cognition, and which probiotics could improve […]
Autism & The Gut Microbiome
People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a distinct microbial footprint. Does this mean that alterations in the gut microbiome cause autism? It’s probably not that simple, but the gut microbiome may play an important role in ASD diagnosis and treatment. A recent study published in Nature Microbiology found that children with ASD have […]
The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health
We've been conditioned to think that all stress is harmful, but science now shows that certain kinds of stress are not only beneficial, but necessary for optimal health. By cultivating the right kind of stress, you are healing, repairing, and regenerating your body. In this episode I'm joined by physician and author of “The Stress Paradox” Dr. Sharon Bergquist to discuss how stress can improve your gut and overall health.
Water – More Powerful Than You Think
Drinking more water is a health habit we’ve probably all thought about or tried at some point. But you may not realize just how important hydration is, especially when trying to recover from illness or prevent infection, a super power we all need this January! Hydrating your body enhances two important anti-viral functions: it helps […]
Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine
In this study from Washington University, people with pre-clinical Alzheimer’s were found to have higher populations of certain bacteria involved in breaking down the amino acids arginine and ornithine, and lower levels of those involved in protecting neurons. These changes in gut bacteria were present years before people developed cognitive issues like memory loss and […]
Anthocyanins Influence Gut Microbes & Delay Age-Related Decline
Compounds in certain foods prevent age-related disorders. Anthocyanins are a group of chemical compounds in plants that are associated with anti-aging and disease prevention. They’re commonly found in red, purple, and blue fruits and vegetables and they’re strongly associated with healthy aging. Anthocyanins modulate the gut microbiome to help prevent age-related cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative […]
Signs of Concussion Can Be Found in the Gut
Signs of a concussion can be found in the gut, according to a Houston Methodist study. Researchers who conducted the study took blood, stool, and saliva samples from 33 Rice University football players and found that tracking changes in the gut microbiome following head injury could act as an important marker for diagnosing concussions and […]
How To Achieve Mental Vitality
While many of us are concerned about keeping our skin youthful and our bodies agile, what about our minds? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is on the rise, affecting more individuals each year – a beautiful mind (along with glowing skin and a healthy body!) might be just the place to focus our anti-aging efforts these days. […]
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Dr Robynne Chutkan
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