In this episode, you'll learn why gut health is crucial for overall well-being, how an imbalanced microbiome leads to inflammation and disease, what leaky gut syndrome is, and simple steps to restore your gut for better digestion, energy, and mental clarity.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[00:27] The gut as the second brain

[01:11] How gut feelings connect to emotional intelligence

[02:36] What the gut actually is and its role in digestion

[03:30] Understanding the gut microbiome

[04:53] We are more microbial than human

[07:01] What happens when gut bacteria are imbalanced

[07:56] How inflammation in the gut leads to health issues

[08:49] Signs of an inflamed gut

[09:51] The impact of gut inflammation on nutrient absorption

[11:43] How the gut regulates energy and hormones

[13:37] What happens when gut cells weaken

[15:04] The connection between gut health and brain function

[16:51] How poor nutrition leads to leaky gut

[18:11] The rise of leaky gut syndrome

[19:31] How gut inflammation affects the blood-brain barrier

[20:28] The link between gut health and brain fog

[21:50] How chronic inflammation damages the body

[22:54] Signs that your gut needs help

[24:22] Why bacteria and fungi can leak into the bloodstream

[26:28] How poor gut health leads to liver disease

[27:53] The connection between gut health and detoxification

[29:30] Why the microbiome is key to overall health

[31:02] How gut bacteria produce essential nutrients

[33:08] What research says about gut health and aging

[34:53] How an unhealthy gut impacts intuition

[36:18] Why gut health is essential for emotional well-being

[37:32] The best fibre-rich foods for gut health

[38:56] Why probiotics support the microbiome

[40:47] The role of fermented foods in gut health

[42:00] How physical activity supports digestion

[43:40] Why movement enhances gut function

[45:16] A simple yoga pose to improve digestion

[46:13] The importance of eating whole foods

[48:09] How diet and lifestyle can prevent chronic illness

Resources Mentioned:

Gut Microbiota Interact with the Brain Through Systemic Chronic Inflammation by Mou Y et al. | Article

Does Consumption of Fermented Foods Modify the Human Gut Microbiota by Stiemsma L et al. | Article

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