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Dr. Robynne Chutkan - The Bloat Cure | Stress Changes Your Gut Bacteria | Cruciferous Vegetables Cause "Good Gas"

Episode 87

This week we have Dr. Robynne Chutkan back on the show for round 2. She is a gastroenterologist and wellness expert dedicated to helping people live not just longer, but better lives. Robynne is about to release her third book, The Bloat Cure (April 19th 2016).

In this episode, we discuss:

Bloating is related to the health of your micobiome
Red flags when it comes to bloating
Probiotics, it's essential to feed them properly
5 days on a broad spectrum antibiotic can wipe out a third of your gut bacteria
Very few people benefit from digestive enzymes
There are 3 main differences between the male and female colon
Antibiotics destroy the gut microbiome which leads to fungus and gas producing microbes
Your gut bacteria change in response to stress
How Robynne gets into her rest and relaxation state (parasympathetic)
A radical shift in Marni's diet, at least for now
Sugar sends your bad bacteria into a feeding frenzy
Artificial sweeteners put you at risk for diabetes and obesity
Cruciferous vegetables cause "good gas"
Your stomach has a bedtime and it changes with the seasons
NSAIDs are a major cause of leaky gut
Strategies to reducing bloating during menopause
How to figure out what is causing your bloating

Podcast Episode Details

Dr. Robynne Chutkan - The Bloat Cure | Stress Changes Your Gut Bacteria | Cruciferous Vegetables Cause "Good Gas"