In this fascinating, we dive deep into the world of the human microbiome with science and medical writer, Kristina Campbell. We explore its profound impact on our health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. We demystify the microbiome, discussing what it is, how it functions, and why gut health is central to our physical and emotional resilience.

Kristina shares actionable insights on maintaining a healthy gut microbiome through diet, lifestyle changes, and cultivating diversity in your body's ecosystems. We also tackle the gut-brain connection, debunk popular myths, and uncover practical ways to enhance immunity, cognitive health, and mental clarity through microbiome-friendly habits. 

SHOWNOTES - 

00:00:00 - Episode and guest introduction

00:01:58 - What is the microbiome + how it impacts our health

00:07:00 - Importance of gut health to physical + mental health & cognitive function

00:11:03 - Communication between Gut, Immune System, and Brain

00:16:30 - Cultivating a healthy gut microbiome

00:19:20 - Assessing the health of the microbiome

00:21:15 - Our health choices & daily habits hurting the microbiome

00:27:30 - What can we do to improve our microbiome?

00:41:45 - Cognitive health and diet

00:43:35 - Different Biotics - what they are, their benefits, & how to include them in your diet

00:53:55 - Advice for beginners

01:00:40 - Out of all information, what to prioritise to be stronger & more resilient

01:06:00 - Microbiome health, supplements, & athletic performance

01:09:57 - Signs of an unhealthy gut

01:13:00 - Debunking myths

CONNECT WITH KRISTINA CAMPBELL -

Website - https://www.bykriscampbell.com/

International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) website: https://isappscience.org/

ISAPP video collection: https://isappscience.org/for-consumers/videos/

Gut Health For Dummies: https://www.dummies.com/book/body-mind-spirit/physical-health-well-being/diet-nutrition/general-diet-nutrition/gut-health-for-dummies-301635/

Mind, Mood, & Microbes - https://www.mindmoodmicrobes.org/

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