Essential Ingredients Podcast 028: Belly and Brains: How Our Thoughts Shape Our Gut Health with Dr. Edison de Mello Part 3
Gut, Food, & Health series
“Your body will tell you what it needs. Be curious about what your body's telling you, you will make the right decision.” —Dr. Edison de Mello
The health of our gut is intricately tied to the health of our mind. Emerging research reveals just how profoundly our thought patterns can influence digestive function and overall well-being. Hence, mastering the mind-gut connection may be the key to unlocking optimal vitality.
Dr. Edison de Mello is a pioneering integrative medicine expert and clinical psychotherapist. As the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine, he blends cutting-edge science with holistic wisdom to help patients achieve transformative results.
Tune in as Dr. de Mello shares eye-opening insights on the surprising link between our thoughts, gut function, and mental resilience.
Meet Dr. de Mello:
Dr. Edison de Mello, MD, PhD is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine. He is a board-certified integrative physician and a licensed psychotherapist. Dr. de Mello completed his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, where he trained in a biopsychosocial model and integrated complementary medicine into Family Medicine.
Inspired by his grandmother, Nana, who practiced natural healing, Dr. de Mello's approach combines Western and Eastern medicine, focusing on treating the mind, body, and spirit. He has written several articles and contributed to Dr. Andrew Weil's upcoming book on the microbiome and food addiction. Dr. de Mello is also on the advisory board of several organizations and a member of various professional associations.
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Resources:
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Bloated?: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health and Eat Without Pain: De Mello MD PhD, Edison
Episode Highlights:
01:51 Gut and Mental Health Connection
07:08 Practical Tips for Improving Gut Health
11:06 Processed Foods and Mental Health
14:53 Changing Eating Habits
21:06 Understanding the Role of Hormones