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Bloating, Brain Fog & Anxiety: The Hidden Root Cause (And How to Fix It!)
Episode 444
Angela welcomes gut health expert, Josh Dech, who explores the profound connection between gut health and mental well-being.
Together they delve into the intricate relationship between the brain and gut, discussing how neurotransmitters produced in the gut influence mood and behaviour, emphasising the importance of diet, and highlighting the need for whole foods, the avoidance of intolerances, and the impact of histamines, particularly for those with conditions like Crohn's disease.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Gut & Chronic Disease: 93% of major diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, can be traced back to gut health.
- Brain-Gut Link: Your gut directly impacts mood, focus, and mental clarity. An unhealthy gut can lead to ADHD symptoms, anxiety, and brain fog.
- Acid Reflux Myth: Most reflux cases are due to low stomach acid, not too much. Suppressing acid can worsen gut health.
- Pesticides & Processed Foods: Industrialized food and chemicals damage the gut microbiome, fueling inflammation and disease.
- Healing Approach: Focus on whole foods, gut-friendly diets, and identifying intolerances to restore balance.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS
- 00:05 – 93% of chronic diseases are linked to gut health.
- 03:21 – How gut imbalances contribute to ADHD, brain fog, and fatigue.
- 07:59 – Healing the gut: Candida, parasites, and food intolerances.
- 13:46 – Acid reflux: The real cause and why PPIs can make it worse.
- 24:30 – How pesticides and food processing harm gut health.
- 35:09 – Industrialized food vs. real nutrition: Why we’re getting sicker.
- 41:07 – The best tests for gut health & when you should test.
- 44:23 – Should you take probiotics? The truth about supplementation.
- 48:56 – Sugar vs. sweeteners: Which is worse for your gut?
- 51:26 – Key advice for taking control of your gut health.
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Josh is a Holistic Nutritionist and Physician’s consultant, specializing in Crohn’s, Colitis, and severe IBS. After reversing over 300 cases of Crohn’s and colitis (previously thought to be impossible to fix), he’s been connected to some of the world’s most renowned doctors.
He’s since launched a top 2.5% globally ranked podcast, and has been recruited to the Priority Health Academy as a medical lecturer, helping educate doctors on the holistic
approach to gut health, and inflammatory bowel disease.
ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in
Published on 10 months ago