434: Nutritional Genetics, The Truth About Keto, Healing Multiple Sclerosis, and More with a Gastroenterologist
Food Heals
Allison Melody
4.8 • 635 Ratings
🗓️ 31 July 2023
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
In today's episode of Food Heals, we delve into the transformative journey of Dr. Marvin Singh, an integrative gastroenterologist who believes in the power of nutritional genetics and gut health to achieve true wellness.
Dr. Singh's Awakening:
A medical doctor struggling with weight issues and early signs of fatty liver disease, Dr. Marvin Singh realized his lack of knowledge about nutrition. To bridge this gap, he pursued an integrative medicine fellowship, discovering a holistic approach that combines conventional methods with nutrition, genetics, and meditation. Within just three months of applying these principles to his life, he shed 40 pounds, a turning point that inspired his path towards helping others heal themselves.
Understanding the Microbiome:
Central to Dr. Singh's approach is the microbiome, the community of friendly bacteria in the gut. Supporting these beneficial bacteria is crucial for optimal well-being, as they influence hormone release and emotional well-being.
Gut Health and Chronic Diseases:
The gut houses 70% of the immune system and plays a vital role in protecting against chronic diseases and autoimmune conditions. Chronic inflammation, triggered by factors like diet, stress, and toxins, can lead to these conditions if left unchecked.
The Power of Nutritional Genetics:
Recognizing that everyone's gut composition is unique, Dr. Singh emphasizes the significance of nutritional genetics in tailoring individual healing approaches. Understanding your genes, microbiome, and food sensitivities helps identify the best-suited diet for you.
Lifestyle Matters:
Beyond nutrition and genetics, lifestyle plays a significant role in wellness. Dr. Singh advises focusing on quality sleep, exercise, stress management, and activities that bring joy.
Check out Dr. Singh’s free e-book, the 4-Week Gut Reset, or send him a message on social media.
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| 0:00.0 | You're listening to the Food Heels podcast. |
| 0:08.1 | Warning, side effects of this podcast may include increased health and vitality, thoughts of living longer, developing a more positive outlook on life, an increase in sexual activity, feelings of joy, cravings for kale and keelaw, and a spike in Tinder matches. |
| 0:18.8 | In rare cases, people have experienced a strong desire to put down |
| 0:21.2 | the Ben and juries, get off the couch, and take a walk outside. If you experience any of these symptoms, |
| 0:25.1 | tell your Facebook friends immediately. All right, welcome Food Heels Nation. Thanks for joining me. |
| 0:31.8 | I'm Alison Melody. In today's episode, we are covering a fascinating array of topics including nutritional genetics, |
| 0:40.1 | the truth about the ketogenic diet, healing multiple sclerosis, and the importance of healing |
| 0:46.1 | our guts. That's all with Dr. Martin Singh. He's an integrative gastroenterologist. He went to |
| 0:53.7 | med school, but he wasn't a very healthy doctor. |
| 0:57.0 | He was overweight and he had early signs of fatty liver disease. As he reflected on this, he realized how little he knew about nutrition. |
| 1:05.6 | So he enrolled in an integrative medicine fellowship and discovered there's more to health than the standard |
| 1:11.6 | pharmaceutical methods. He began applying what he learned from his own life and within three months |
| 1:17.1 | he had lost 40 pounds and he realized he could help people heal themselves by taking a comprehensive |
| 1:24.1 | approach to health, one that brings together nutrition, genetics, and even |
| 1:29.1 | meditation. |
| 1:30.4 | Now he combines conventional methods with holistic methods, integrative medicine, and |
| 1:34.9 | nutritional genetics to guide his patients back towards total wellness. |
| 1:39.8 | And this is a throwback because often what happens is I'm researching answering listener questions by |
| 1:46.2 | listening to old episodes to find the answers and I come across an episode that I love and that's |
| 1:52.6 | exactly what happened today. I was like everyone needs to hear this one. And I have been doing |
| 1:58.2 | some throwbacks lately while working on some brand new content for you. |
| 2:03.8 | And I actually have two major announcements coming soon that I cannot wait to share. |
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