The Science of Gut Health | Dr. Robynne Chutkan
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<p dir="ltr">Why it matters for mental health; how to make improvements without succumbing to snake oil; and why you should be looking at your poop.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://gutbliss.com/">Dr. Robynne Chutkan</a> is a board certified gastroenterologist and the <a href="https://gutbliss.com/books/">author of the four books </a>Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. She's also the host of <a href= "https://gutbliss.com/podcast/">The Gutbliss Podcast</a>.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show <a href="https://www.caralai.org/#/">Cara Lai</a>, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. <a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/a-month-of-guided-meditationsjust">Learn all about it here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The relationship between gut health and mental health</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The microbiome, why it's important, and how you can view the microbiome through a Buddhist lens</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">A crash course on the digestive system</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to navigate the snake oil – and why some supplements you are taking could be making your gut worse </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">We go deep on acid reflux </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The downsides of chewing gum</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Distinguishing belly fat vs bloat</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why not all gas is bad<strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Related Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/your-brain-on-food-dr-uma-naidoo-705?utm_source=publication-search"> Your Brain on Food | Dr. Uma Naidoo</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/the-science-of-how-nature-changes-c75?utm_source=publication-search"> The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/how-to-get-the-physiological-and-0f4?utm_source=publication-search"> How To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don't Live Near Nature | Dacher Keltner</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/the-science-of-walking-the-benefits-d0d?utm_source=publication-search"> The Science Of Walking: The Benefits Of Walking In Nature, Walking Meetings, And Walking Meditation | Dacher Keltner</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/i-just-went-through-a-career-earthquake-191?utm_source=publication-search"> I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake. Here's What I Learned About Anger, Insomnia, And Bouncing Back | Dan Harris</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "http://danharris.com/p/behind-the-scenes-of-the-10-happier-3a3?utm_source=publication-search"> Behind The Scenes Of The 10% Happier Podcast + A Sneak Preview Of Something Big</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/how-to-be-sanely-ambitious?utm_source=publication-search"> How To Be Sanely Ambitious | Behind the Scenes with Dan and DJ</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan's online community <a href= "http://www.danharris.com">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>
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