Episode Details

Tina Anderson first joined the show back in episode 224, when she shared the story of working in the pharmaceutical industry and then leaving after she got too fed up with their abusive practices. She dedicated herself to actually helping people improve their health, and what she found was that the market needed a great probiotic. This was the beginning of Just Thrive.

Today, Tina returns with her partner in crime, microbiologist Kiran Krishnan. So, if you don’t like to get sick and you want to know how to build up a strong foundation for your immune system, this is the episode for you. 

I had absolutely no idea just how complicated our immune system is, but now that I understand it a little better, I feel better equipped to take control of my health and make the best decisions for my body.

If, after listening to this episode, you are able to identify an area of your gut health that needs some help, you can use code ‘luke15’ for 15% off at JustThriveHealth.com.

09:45 — The relationship between immunity and gut health

• At least 80% of your immune system is found in your gut lining
• How the immune system works
• How our gut bacteria builds your immune system

18:45 — The relationship between birth, breastfeeding, and your immune system

• How vaginal childbirth kickstarts your gut microbiome
• The potential problems with c-section births & what birth workers can do to mitigate those problems if a c-section is necessary
• The benefits of breastfeeding
• Should women take probiotics while pregnant?

36:20 — Urine autotherapy

• Just a crazy fad?
• It’s not as disgusting as you might think

41:50 — Was my probiotic regimen at the beginning of the pandemic too extra?

• ...maybe
• What is IgG?
• How to support your gut biome and immune system all the time, not just during a pandemic

56:35 — The Probiotic Industry: The good, the bad, & the ugly

• Episode 224: Bugging Out: Myth-busting Probiotics & Healing Your Gut Biome
• The #1 supplement to protect your immune system
• Common marketing scams in the probiotic industry and how to avoid them
• A history of probiotic healthcare
• The power of spore-based probiotics

01:27:00 — How does living with pets affect your gut health and immune system?

• How cats can change the behavior of their owners
• Dogs love poop. Is that good or bad for us?
• The physiological mechanism of how dogs smell
• How you can support your pets’ gut health
• Companion60 Anti-Inflammatory Formula For Dogs & For Cats

01:42:20 — What’s the deal with grains and gluten?