Love Your Gut

Ep 3: Biohack your gut with these 3 steps with Dr. Heather

May 3, 2022
Discover three simple steps to biohack your gut health! Stress management can be as easy as two minutes of breathing techniques. Stay hydrated with 80-100 ounces of water daily, enhancing it with the right minerals for better absorption. Don't underestimate the power of sleep; seven to nine hours can significantly improve digestion. Plus, learn relaxing pre-meal practices to make your gut happier and healthier. Ditch the fads and strengthen your gut with these foundational habits!
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ANECDOTE

Kitchen Remodel Metaphor

  • Dr. Heather compares gut healing to remodeling a kitchen to illustrate foundational work.
  • She warns that focusing only on the 'backsplash' (fancy fixes) fails without proper structure and grout.
ADVICE

Daily Two-To-Five Minute Reset

  • Do two to five minutes of stress management each day to lower your stress response.
  • Use simple actions like a short walk, deep breaths, or calling a friend to shift out of fight-or-flight.
INSIGHT

Gut-Brain Response Explains Digestive Flares

  • The gut and brain communicate via the vagus nerve and treat stress like a physical threat.
  • Chronic stress shunts blood from the gut, lowers stomach acid and enzymes, and impairs digestion.
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