Why the Gut is the Key to Health

The Wellness Scoop

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 31 January 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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We’re joined by Dr. Emeran Mayer; a professor, gastroenterologist, scientist, and author about the latest research on the gut microbiome, the connection between the gut microbiome and the immune system, and how we can improve the health of our gut to support our overall health. We discuss: What is a healthy gut microbiome Is it nature or nurture that determines the health of our gut? The link between the gut microbiome and the immune system Why diet has a major role in how our immune system functions How inappropriate activation of the immune system is implicated in chronic disease How diet can be used to modify the immune system back to its normal state The importance of fibre, and a largely whole foods, plant-based diet The role of chronic stress in gut health and immune function How processed foods impact the gut microbiome The 3 key things we can do to support our gut microbiome Emeran Mayer: ‘The Mind-Gut Connection’ ‘The Gut-Immune Connection’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:32.4	Hi, I'm Ella Mills, the founder of Deliciously Ella and this is our podcast, delicious ways to
1:38.4	feel better. Each episode explores various aspects of our mental and physical health to help you
1:44.2	make small, simple changes to your life to feel that little bit happier and healthier.
1:48.8	And today we're looking at how to support the immune system and why our gut health is just so
1:53.8	integral to feeling well. I think we're facing a similar challenge as it has been with the
1:59.3	smoking cessation. The majority of people had this unhealthy habit. It was unthinkable that it would
2:05.6	be possible to change these habits, but it was possible. So I would say the challenge is similar
2:13.2	going to a gut microbiome healthy lifestyle is feasible, challenging and will have at least
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