World-renowned gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Partha Nandi joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the incredible connection between our gut and brain health. After witnessing his father's devastating stroke despite having no obvious risk factors, Dr. Nandi embarked on a mission to understand how gut health influences cognitive function, memory, and brain aging. What he discovered will transform how you think about protecting your mind as you age.
Through groundbreaking research and clinical experience, Dr. Nandi reveals why healing your gut could be the key to preventing conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke – and why the choices you make today about diet, stress, and lifestyle impact your brain health decades from now.
What you'll learn:
– Why your gut microbiome is considered your "second brain" and how it communicates with your actual brain
– The surprising connection between stress, gut inflammation, and cognitive decline
– Simple dietary changes that can help protect both your gut and brain health
– Why community, spirituality and movement are crucial pillars for maintaining a healthy gut-brain connection
– How to recognize signs that your gut health may be compromising your cognitive function
– Early warning signs of gut issues that could impact your brain health
– The five key pillars for optimal gut-brain health that anyone can implement
Chapters
00:00 The Gut-Brain Connection
10:24 The Five Pillars of Gut Health
18:12 The Impact of Community and Spirituality
24:46 Cultural Insights on Gut Health
30:56 Practical Steps for Optimal Gut Health
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