The School of Greatness The Gut & Brain Connection and Ending Inflammation w/Dr. Emeran Mayer EP 1138
Jul 19, 2021
Dr. Emeran Mayer, a leading authority on the gut-brain connection and director at UCLA, dives deep into how our emotions reflect in our bodies. He highlights major inflammation triggers and the impact of dietary choices on gut health. Sugar addiction's effects are explored, alongside the significant relationship between brain and gut in regulating our well-being. Mayer also shares insights on the importance of a plant-based diet and how modern eating habits can disrupt our microbiome. This conversation offers valuable tools for improving both mental and physical health.
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Body's Adaptive System
- The body integrates influences from multiple sources, like the brain and environment, to adapt and respond.
- This complex system extracts patterns, assesses relevance, and adjusts various bodily systems accordingly.
Brain-Gut Interplay
- The brain and gut constantly influence each other, like a central government and local governments.
- The gut, with its immune, nervous, and hormonal systems, significantly impacts emotions and brain structure.
Self-Identity and Gut Health
- Negative self-identity can impact gut health, mirroring emotional states in the body.
- The gut microbiome receives messages from the brain, influenced by chronic emotions and self-perception.
