How Your Gut Affects Your Mood, Weight & Immune System
5/25/202642 min
What does “good gut health” actually mean, and could your gut be affecting everything from your mood to your immune system? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at gut health, including IBS, bloating, digestion, antibiotics, menopause, probiotics, fibre and the microbiome. They discuss why the gut is often called the “second brain”, the connection between stress and digestion, how antibiotics can affect your gut bacteria, and the everyday habits that can genuinely improve your health. Plus, what your poo can tell you about your body, when bloating becomes a red flag, how hormones affect digestion, and whether gut supplements are actually worth it. 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com We've partnered with Randox Health. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
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Cherry Healey· Host0:30
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Amir Khan· Host0:57
Today we're talking about gut health, and lots of people refer to the gut as the second brain. But we're starting to realize that it's kind of the foundation of our health and it's been really neglected.
Cherry Healey· Host1:07
Is irritable bowel syndrome dangerous?
Amir Khan· Host1:09
There's certain diets that people might be recommended to try and manage it. I would say mainly peppermint is really good for gas because- You've got to look after it.
Cherry Healey· Host1:18
It's a gang of bacteria. They're almost like your best friends. If you look after your gut, you are looking after your brain, your mood, your immune system.
Amir Khan· Host1:27
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Cherry Healey· Host1:28
That's incredible.