
The Gut Health Gurus Podcast
Kriben Govender is a Food Scientist and Gut Health Advocate. He is the founder of Gut Health Superstore, Nourishme Organics. He had a seemingly happy life which came crashing down. He was bullied in the workplace, his marriage collapsed, he lost his job and found himself alone in an apartment ready to end his life. Kriben soldiered on, and discovered the impact of gut health on overall health. His purpose is to share the importance of gut health in addressing many different health issues. In this show, Kriben explores how you can improve your health and wellbeing by focusing on your gut.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 12min
Dr Vas Shah on Quantum Health
A mind blowing and wide ranging conversation with Dr Vas Shah on Quantum Biology, red light therapy, artificial light, sunlight, Electromagnetic frequencies, deuterium, mitochondria and much more... Transcript here Bio: I help Entrepreneurs and Executives get healthy and stay healthy - giving you the tools needed to maintain your edge and take control of your health, naturally. Pharmacology based medicine isn't working. It's an outdated and obsolete paradigm. Quantum Biology applies the principles in Quantum Physics to Human Biology representing the new Frontier for Science. Quantum Biology allows us to understand ourselves not just from the cellular but even deeper - from the sub-atomic level and from here we can reverse engineer the disease process. Your genes are NOT your destiny. The science of epigenetics proves that your environment is the biggest predictor of health outcomes - that puts YOU back in the driving seat. Not making any progress with the medical professions? Then say hello and take a Quantum Leap ...to your health. Topics discussed: What is a Quantum Nutritionist/ Clinician? What is Quantum Biology The Seven Pillar Plan Lasers and Light Therapy Technology Red and Infrared Light Trying a Vegan Diet Chronometer Nutrition Calculator https://cronometer.com/ Vas's Health Challenges- Anxiety and Chronic Insomnia Dr Jack Kruse Trying Jack's Protocol High Carbohydrates Blue Light Blocking Glasses Blue / Green Light and Sleep Raw Beef Liver, Sunlight and Grounding UV light and Testosterone Morley Robbins and Copper https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/blogs/nmo-gut-health-journal/morley-robbins-on-copper-deficiency-and-mineral-balance Blood Donations and Iron Iron and B Vitamin Fortification in Food Copper and Zinc Ancestral Eating Meal Timing and Circadian Rhythm Blue Light, Melatonin, ROS Free Radicals, Mitochondria Deuterium Depletion and Mitochondria Mitochondria Defined ATP the energy currency Mitochondria and Disease Heart, Brain and Gut Mitochondrial Density Deuterium in the Environment Deuterium and Grains Deuterium Depletion Cold Thermogenesis (CT) Artificial Lighting vs Sunlight Modern Living Impact of Quantum Biology on Gut Health Glyphosate Gut Brain Connection Trusting your Food Supply Grass Fed and Deuterium Quantising to an environment Eating Local The impact of Lattitude Mitochondria Yolked to the Sun and Earth Cancer and Metabolic Diseases EMFs Energy and Disease Cold Thermogenesis (CT) Continued Fasting and Keto Exclusion Zone Water Training in Sunlight Mitochondrial Latitude Vas's Protocol Vas's Top Gut Health Tip Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Mito Health Products https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Dr Vas Shah https://quantumconsultant.co.uk/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Jan 28, 2021 • 37min
Dr Ken Mcgrath on The Microbiome and Sports Performance
A ground breaking discussion with Dr Ken McGrath from Microba on how to optimise your microbiome, histamine, microbiome enhancement for sport performance and much more. Transcript here Bio: Dr Ken McGrath is a specialist in molecular genomics and the clinical application of innovative technology to healthcare and partner products. With a background in molecular genomics and more than 14 years’ experience across lab management, operations management of genomics services, customer service and project management, Dr McGrath is well-placed to lead the Platform Services team. He brings his expertise in analysis and service to international partnerships applying Microba’s proprietary analysis platform to new products. Dr McGrath is also a key education provider for healthcare practitioners in the use of the company’s gut microbiome reports and the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease states and providing partners with education content to suit their needs. He has been a member of several international microbiome research projects, including monitoring antibiotic resistance through the Australian OUTBREAK initiative and US-based MetaSUB projects. Topics discussed: Ken origin story What is the Soil Microbiome ? How microbes impact plants Mycorrhizal Fungals Jock Leys on Mycorrhizal Fungi https://podcast.nourishmeorganics.com.au/the-future-of-farming-soil-probiotics Gardening Diversity of Plant Foods in the Diet How to increase plant food diversity Nature and Mental Health Probiotics and Colonisation of the Gut Lactobacillus are Transient Why it is important to consume Fermented Foods The Benefits of Dead Bacteria Why is Histamine? Histamine Reactions Histamine Receptors and Sensitivity Histamine producing bacteria How to establish that you are histamine intolerant IBD, IBS ,Crohns Colitis detection The future of Metagenomic Sequencing Microbiome Testing and Sports Science Individualised Sport Science and Nutrition Microbiome, Lung Capacity and Endurance The Importance of Short Chain Fatty Acids LPS Marathon runners and Veillonella atypica Sports Probiotics Gut Microbiome Doping Microbiome and Weight Loss Akkermansia muciniphila Prebiotics Working with a Microbiome Practitioner Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Gut Health Products https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Dr Ken McGrath Website: https://insight.microba.com/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

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Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 5min
Morley Robbins on Copper Deficiency and Mineral Balance
A fascinating discussion with Morley Robbin on Copper, Iron and Mineral Balance and how they impact our health. Transcript here Bio: Morley Robbins is the creator of The Root Cause Protocol. Morley (aka. “Magnesium Man”) is one of the foremost experts on Magnesium’s role in the body, and the delicate dance Magnesium plays with Iron, Copper, and Calcium. In 2012, Morley founded the Magnesium Advocacy Group (GotMag.org). And he remains the de facto leader of the Magnesium Advocacy Group on Facebook, with over 175,000+ members (and growing daily). As a certified health coach with an expertise in Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), Morley has performed over 4,500 one-on-one consultations with clients from around the world. Topics discussed: Who is Morley Robbins? The Importance of Minerals Magnesium Health Freedom - Medical Independence Copper- Ceruloplasmin Iron Oxygen - Metals Mitochondria Iron Toxicity Copper - Iron Interaction How to Measure Iron Status in the body? Copper - Iron and Oxygen Anti oxidant Enzymes Oxidative Stress , Inflammation and Cell Death Metabolic Dysfunction Why does the body consume magnesium when stressed? Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous system Mineral Activation of Nervous System The oldest hormone in the body Calcium and Magnesium status The Definition of Stress Iron and Stress The addition of iron to food pH and energy Healing is Voltage https://www.amazon.com.au/Healing-Voltage-Handbook-Jerry-Tennant-ebook/dp/B00JS6HK46 Energy Vibration pH and Energy What is too much Iron in the diet doing? Macrophages Response to Infection Mitochondrial water production Inflammation and Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen and the Microbiome The Great Oxygen Event Multi- Copper- Oxidases Cholesterol Gut Bacteria and Multi Copper Oxidases Enzymes and Quantum Biology Mineral and Enzyme Connection Physics and Biology Hydrogen Peroxide and Iron Reaction The Copper Story Stephanie Seneff https://stephanieseneff.net/ Glyphosate and Copper Connection Ceruloplasmin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceruloplasmin Ascorbic Acid and Copper Factors disrupting Ceruloplasmin The Root Cause Protocol https://therootcauseprotocol.com/ High Fructose Corn Syrup and Gut Health How much copper do we need? Ascorbic Acid vs Vitamin C Source of Real Vitamin C Kakadu Plum https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/immune/products/pure-kakadu-plum-powder-100g Camu Camu https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/all/products/raw-organic-camu-camu-powder-200g Tyrosinase Enzyme https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrosinase Ancestral Eating and Dealing with Emotional issues Gut Dysbiosis and Iron Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Gut Health Products https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Root Cause Protocol Products: https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/root-cause-protocol Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Morley Robbins Website- https://therootcauseprotocol.com/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Oct 15, 2020 • 1h 19min
Dr Dr Leland Stillman MD on How Light & Seasonality Shapes Gut Health
A fascinating discussion with Dr Leland Stillman MD on using light and seasonality to optimise gut health and much more. Transcript here Bio: I born in New York City and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. I became interested in medicine at an early age, thanks to childhood ear infections and allergies. This gave me an enduring interest in the immune system. At fifteen, I decided that I would go to medical school. I studied biochemistry and environmental health in college, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. I went on to receive my medical doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. I then trained in Internal Medicine at Maine Medical Center. I practiced general medicine as a traveling doctor for three years after residency. I now practice natural and functional medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Topics discussed: Leland Stillman Origin Story Health Maintenance Dr Jack Kruse https://podcast.nourishmeorganics.com.au/dr-jack-kruse-on-light-and-the-microbiome Live like a polar bear Omnivorous Mammals Quantum Biology Anthony Beck Meeting Dr Jack Kruse and The Modern Medicine Paradigm Henry David Thoreau Social Media as a facilitator of health information Human beings a super organism Changing Algorithms Trying difference health paradigm and iterating Ice Bathing Inflammation E= MC2 Information transfer Social Immune System Hive Mind Mum's health journey Finding Fulfilment Local Connectivity Disconnecting from Nature Immune Sytem: Neurontransmitters and hormones Melatonin and Breastfeeding Microbiome and Mental Health Microbiome Testing Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation What is the Microbiome? Natural Environmental Stress Seasonality What we can learn from Polar Bears The Greenland Paradox Melatonin, Hormones and Natures Timing The impact of Blue Light Allergies Food and Pathogens Light and the Microbiome Gut Microbiome Brown Bear Study https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(16)00047-4 Fecal Transplants Using Light to Shape Health Darkness and Sleep Mito Wellness Shades - Lenses by Ra Optics https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/products/mitohq-mito-shades Melatonin and Sleep Time Restricted Eating Microbiota and Sleep Metagenomic Stool Testing https://www.allele.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/gut-microbiome-analysis Supplements to Shape the Microbiome https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/prebiotics Lipopolysaccharides Light Information and Food Microbiome and Mental Health Quantum Biology Red Light Therapy https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/red-light-therapy/products/mito-hq-mini-red-light-therapy-panel Seasonality Matters Eating at Night Food for your Zip Code Electromagnetic Radiation Big Agriculture vs Sustainable Agriculture Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Gut Health Products https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Dr Leland Stillman MD Website-https://www.stillmanmd.com/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 16min
Dr Ron Ehrlich on Holistic Stress Management
A fascinating discussion with Holistic Dentist, Dr Ron Ehrlich on holistic stress management for optimal wellbeing. We cover the five key stressors, the five pillars of health and much more Transcript here Bio: Dr Ron Ehrlich graduated from Sydney University in 1978. He is one of Australia's leading holistic health practitioners, educators and a dentist. For over 30 years he has explored the many connections between oral health and general health, and the impact of stress on our health and well-being. He has presented his courses, workshops and keynotes to health practitioners and the public across the UK and Australia. He gained his fellowship in 1996 and is a board member of the Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and is also chairman of their Advocacy Committee. He is board member & co-founder of Nourishing Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to informing people about the critical importance of healthy soils, nutrient-dense foods and sustainable farming. Dr Ron forms one half of the podcast duo The Good Doctors. Apart from his interest in nutrition and health, he loves great food and cooking. Topics discussed: Ron’s Origin Story A Life Less Stressed by Dr Ron Ehrlich https://www.amazon.com.au/Life-Less-Stressed-pillars-wellness-ebook/dp/B077SPSSTG Ron’s stress management model The Five Stressors What is Dental Stress? Identifying Stressors Building Resilience Genetic vs Epigenetic Managing Emotional Stress The importance of relationships The impact of technology Social Media Human Connection Environmental Stress Chemical Exposure and the Microbiome Electromagnetic Radiation Kid’s are the canary in the coal mine Evolution is Synergy Postural Stress Movement Sleep Posture Nutritional Stress The Food Pyramid Fallacy Over eating Health Science Marketing Information Overload The Attention Economy Dental Stress The Gateway to Digestion Tooth Decay and Gum Disease Chronic Inflammation Gateway to the Respiratory Track The importance of Nutrient Density in Family Planning Nose Breathing vs Mouth Breathing Breathing Well Filtering Air Acid/ Alkaline and Breathing Nitric Oxide and Breathing Viagra and Nitric Oxide The Mouth Microbiome Microbiome Diversity and Resilience Nutrient Dense Food Wheat Field vs Rainforest Five Pillars of Health Breathing Sleep Movement Nourish Intermittent Fasting Time Restricted Eating Autophagy Low Carb Diet Think PERMAH Model in Psychology Taking control of your own health Ron's top Gut Health tip Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Gut Health Supplements https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Shop online today and use code happygut for 10% off Collagen https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/collagen Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Dr Paul Ehrlich Website- https://drronehrlich.com/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 8min
Professor Paul Cotter on The Science of Fermented Foods
Professor Paul Cotter on the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of fermented food and why these foods are great for gut health and the microbiome. We also cover sports, exercise and the impact on your microbiome and much more. Transcript here Bio: Paul is a molecular biologist with a focus on food. He coordinates the European Union’s H2020 Innovation Action related to food and the food chain, and heads Teagasc’s DNA high throughput sequencing facility. A multiple award winner himself, his laboratory has been named Laboratory of the Year Award five times. In addition to his roles at Teagasc and APC, he is a principal investigator at Vistamilk SFI Centres and Food for Health Ireland. He has published extensively and was included in the Clarivate list of highly cited researchers in 2018 and 19. Topics discussed: Paul passion with Science and the Microbiome The Virus Issue The situation in Ireland Beneficial Microbes The Hygiene Hypothesis Microbes and the Food Industry Insurance policy Pasteurisation Alternative way of Food Preservation The advent of Fermented Foods Fermented Foods and Gut Health Fermented foods and Allergen removal Removal of Anti- Nutrient Compounds What is Fermentation? Mik Kefir Fermentation How does fermented foods cultures vary around the world Fermented Food - Gut Brain Axis- Anxiety and Depression Ted Dinan and John Cryan https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/blogs/nmo-gut-health-journal/the-psychobiotic-revolution-mood-food-and-the-new-science-of-the-gut-brain-connection-with-professor-ted-dinan?_pos=1&_sid=f556b7398&_ss=r Kefir Grains with Coconut Milk DNA based testing of Fermented Foods Alpha and Beta Diversity- PCOA/ Clustering Diversity of the Microbiome and Health Diversity and Ecosystems Clostridium difficile infections - Treatments for Clostridium Difficile Fermented Foods and Gut Diversity What are Postbiotics Benefits of Postbiotics Introducing fermented foods early Birth modality, Infant feeding and the microbiome Training the Immunity System Variety of fermented foods The Scientific Evidence behind fermented foods The Fermented Foods Revolution The Science of Milk Kefir The Health Benefits of Milk Kefir The Difference between Milk Kefir Grain and Starter Cultures Definition of Real Kefir The Russian Method of Milk Kefir Production Artisan Kefir Making Genome Sequencing of Kefir to identify best attributes Standard of Identity regarding Kefir Kefir and Alcohol Legislation the authenticity of fermented foods Scientific Benefits of Milk Kefir Tumour Suppression Blood Pressure Wound Healing IBD Anxiety Human Clinical Trials Sports Enhancement, Exercise and the Microbiome Is High Intensity or Low Intensity Exercise the best for the microbiome? Exercise Whey Protein and Creatine Kinase (CK) Importance of Diet Paul’s top Gut Health Tip Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Fermentation Kits https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/fermentation-accessories Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Professor Paul Cotter Website- https://apc.ucc.ie/paulcotterapex/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 2min
Cyndi O'meara on Ancestral Eating for Optimal Health
An insightful conversion with Cyndi O’meara on the Ancestral Eating for Optimal Health. We cover many topics like veganism, processes foods, ketosis, glyphosate, modern agriculture, regenerative farming, plant based meat analogues and much more Transcript here Bio: Cyndi is about educating. Her greatest love is to teach, both in the public arena and within the large corporate food companies, to enable everyone to make better choices so they too can enjoy greater health throughout their lives. Her unique, surprisingly simple yet extensively researched but down-to-earth approach, challenges and encourages others to eliminate unhealthy habits and has inspired thousands to make smarter choices about the food they choose to put into their body. Cyndi confronts her audiences, whether within the public or corporate sectors, she has the courage to call out deception and misinformation and believes in arming people with the tools and resources to reach their goals. By educating people on food choices, how to read food labels, why diets don’t work, and how drugs can affect your total well-being and vitality, Cyndi empowers them to make long lasting changes with simple and achievable steps on how to create healthier habits. Topics discussed: Cindy’s origin story Anthropology Vegan vs Vegetarian diets Belinda Fedke The privilege of Veganism Veganism and Tribal Societies Food vs Supplements Veganism and Environmentalism Textured Vegetable Proteins Gourmet Farmer Is Mono-crop Veganism better for the environment? Modern day meat production Dr Zach Bush et al.- Regenerative Farmer/ Permaculture Methane Production and Fructose Malabsorption Organic Nutrient Dense Minimal Eating In 2019 - 38% to 40% have a chronic disease in Australia The Benefit Fasting from Anthropology Seasonality Ketosis State Fasting mimicking diet Dr Jack Kruse - Sunlight Food is Light Food based nutrients vs supplements- the entourage effect- phytonutrients Leptin Resistance Soil Ecology Mycorrhizal fungi Eating seasonally and locally Spices and Salt Probiotics from the soil Processed Foods and Shelf Life Glyphosate and Listeria Glyphosate and Plant Based Foods Glyphosate and Mono-crops Glyphosate and Microbiome Shikamate pathway disruption Haemophilia and AIDS Vegan meat products Leghemoglobin Having a food philosophy What are food flavours Iron storage in the body and heart attacks Are processed vegan foods healthy? Questioning your farmer Being responsible for your health Cindy’s top gut health tips Healing the Gut Fermented Foods Gaps Diet Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Organic Foods Products https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/organic-food-products Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Cindy O'meara Website- https://changinghabits.com.au/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/c/guthealthgurus?sub_confirmation=1 Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mitowellness/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 10min
Tony Shields on The Art of Growing Mushrooms
A practical conversation with Tony Shields, CEO of Freshcap Mushrooms on the health benefits of mushrooms and how to grow your own at home. Transcript here Bio: Tony’s origin story Best type of Mushrooms to start growing Mushrooms and Gut Health Mushrooms and Brain health Turkey Tail Lions Main Chaga Mushrooms Cordyceps Fresh Mushrooms vs Dried vs Extracts Cordyceps pre-workout hack Mushrooms and Immunity Tero Isokauppila Book- Founder of Four Sigmatic Fungi, Yeast and the Gut Mycorrhizal Fungi Mushrooms and CO2 Mycelial Networks Mushroom Growing Kits How to Make a Mushroom Fruiting Block? What is Grain Spawn? How to Make Grain Spawn? What is Mycelium (Culture)? Culture vs Spore? Video Demonstration available on Youtube How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms? What is a mushroom plug? Starting with Grain Spawn Adding to grain spawn to substrate Hardwood Substrate Sterilising Substrate Making a mushroom garden bed Growing Mushrooms in a Bucket ( Bucket TEK) Soaking and Pasteurising Hardwood Freshcap Youtube Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzY4M9kg2VmqJ2nNcNM8hw Growing from Spores How long does colonisation take? When is colonisation complete? Paul Stamets Books- Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms How to Fruit Mushrooms? Shot Gun Fruiting Chamber Mushrooms and Light Humidity and Fresh Air Mushrooms and CO2 The frequency of light for fruiting How long does it take to fruit mushrooms? When do you harvest mushrooms? How to maintain humidity? Using a hydrometer Sonic Disk Humidifier What is cloning? How to make a copy of mushroom on agar? Cloning of foods Limitation of Mushrooms Cloning How to Make Agar? Sterilising Agar in a Pressure Cooker Tony’s top health tip Future Prospective for Psilocybin Mushrooms and Mental Health Gut Brain Connection and Diet Interview with Professor Ted Dinan https://podcast.nourishmeorganics.com.au/professor-ted-dinan-on-the-psychobiotic-revolution-mood-food-and-the-new-science-of-the-gut-brain-connection Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Fermented Food Cultures and Home Fermentation Equipment https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/medicinal-mushroom-supplements Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Tony Shields Website- https://freshcapmushrooms.com/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

May 25, 2020 • 58min
Dr Will Bulsiewicz on A Fiber Fueled Microbiome
A practical conversation with Dr Will Bulsiewicz on how to optimise your gut microbiome using plant foods, fiber, prebiotics and much more... Bio: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and was chief medical resident at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and chief gastroenterology fellow at the University at North Carolina Hospital. He won the highest award given in both his residency and fellowship. As a former junk-food junkie and ribeye steak lover, Dr. Bulsiewicz personally lost 50 pounds and radically transformed his health by discovering the healing power of fiber and transitioning to a plant-based diet. He then brought these methods to his clinic and witnessed his patients have amazing results. Topics Discussed Who is Dr B The Digestive health epidemic- 70 million Americans What is biodiversity? Loss of biodiversity? The Circle of Life Healthy Soil, Healthy Food leads to Healthy Humans Regenerative Agriculture Dr Will’s Weight Loss Journey Adding more plants to your diet The damaging impact of glyphosate and pesticides Plant foods and gut diversity What is the microbiome? Functions of the microbiome Optimising the microbiome via an anti-inflammatory diet Diet and longevity Probiotics and Prebiotics Prebiotic: Fertiliser for the Gut Short Chain Fatty Acids Gut - Food Connection American Gut Project Diversity of Plants - Diversity of Microbiome Professor Phil Hugenholtz - Whole Genome DNA Sequencing and Metabolomics What are metabolites? “The Gut is like a muscle" Postbiotics Polyphenols - Microbiome Interaction LPS and inflammation Septic Shock The Gut Tube is outside Gram Negative Bacteria and LPS Leaky Gut and Tight Junctions Is Leaky acknowledged by doctors? What is dysbiosis? Intestinal permeability Is there a test for leaky gut? Microbiome Research https://theplantfedgut.com/ Bad information on the internet Reclassification of Lactobacilli Diet and Lifestyle are the key drivers of microbiome composition Manipulation of disease specific states Connecting to studies faster 17 years from discovery to medical application The impact of Antibiotics Meat and Antibiotics Circadian Rhythmicity and the microbiome The Impact of Blue Light and Melatonin Suppression Jet Lag and Shift Workers Fasting and the Microbiome Fibre Deficiency The Good Gut- Dr Justin Sonnenberg Inter- generational loss of microbiome diversity Getting the Diversity Back Dr Jack Gilbert- Biocollective - storing fecal sample from tribes How do acquire our Microbiome? Breast Milk as the perfect food Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Bifidobacteria The Immune System and the Microbiome Processed Foods Fiber Fueled Book Prebiotics and Sleep Prebiotics and Anxiety Dr B’s top Gut Health Tip Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Gut Health Supplements https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Shop fermentation cultures and accessories online today and use code doctorb for 10% off Prebiotics https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/prebiotics Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Dr Will B Website- https://theplantfedgut.com/ Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.

Apr 24, 2020 • 1h 14min
Sebastien Bureau on The Science of Kombucha
A fascinating conversation with Food Scientist Sebastien Bureau on fermented foods, sourdough, mastering kombucha, mushroom picking and much more Bio: Founder and president of Mannanova, Sébastien is always busy concocting something or other. Since a young age, he has devoted many hours in the kitchen, experimenting with ingredients and exploring flavours & techniques. With a background in Chemistry and Biology, Seb has continually honed his passion for Food Science. He spent several years as VP of R&D for the biggest Kombucha company in Canada and played a critical role in its growth phase. He’s the man with the plan, and hopes to extend his wealth of knowledge to producers of ecological & sustainable foods and beverages. Topics discussed: Fairment Fermentation Summit Making food when you’re stuck inside Sourdough Food is Art Bringing back the past through food The hands of the baker Sanitisation Microbiome - Good vs Bad Mushroom picking Dr Jason Hawrelak podcast- Balancing the Microbiome https://podcast.nourishmeorganics.com.au/how-to-optimise-your-gut-microbiome-using-stool-testing-diet-prebiotics-and-probiotics Mushroom Growing Paul Stamets Medicinal Mushrooms IFungi App Mycelium Bricks Tempeh, Koji and Natto Shio Koji Ageing meat Sebastien’s interest in Kombucha Building a successful Kombucha Business Changing food culture Kombucha and Gut Health What are the beneficial microbes in Kombucha What’s the optimal fermentation time for maximum benefits Short vs Long Fermentation time The Beneficial compounds in Kombucha Deglycosolation of herbs to increase bioavailability Medicinal herbs to add to Kombucha Flavouring Kombucha Science Turmeric and Pepper Combo Homemade Kombucha vs Store Bought Kombucha Kombucha and Alcohol Customising your Kombucha Sebastian’s Top Gut Health tip Brought to you by: Nourishme Organics your online shop for Fermented Food Cultures and Home Fermentation Equipment https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Shop fermentation cultures and accessories online today and use code seb for 10% off Kombucha making kits https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/organic-kombucha-cultures/products/kombucha-brewing-kit-5l Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/collections/nutritionist-consultation Connect with Sebastien Bureau Website- https://www.mannanova.com/ Kombucha Masterclass for Prospective Manufacturers: https://kombuchamasterclass.com/ 15% off with promo code GURU2020 Connect with Kriben Govender: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/guthealthgurus/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/guthealthgurus/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishmeorganics/ Deuterium Depletion Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347845406055631/ Download links If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support: 1) Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, give us 5 stars and leave a positive review Instructions: - Click this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/gut-health-gurus-podcast/id1433882512?mt=2 - Click "View in Itunes" button on the left-hand side - This will open the Itunes app - Click the "Subscribe" button - Click on "Ratings and Reviews" tab - Click on "Write a Review" button Non-Itunes users can leave a Google Review here: https://goo.gl/9aNP0V 2) Subscribe, like and leave a positive comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq5KxLvGIY4r6SqNaAphEUw?sub_confirmation=1 3) Share your favourite episode on Facebook, Instagram, and Stories 4) Let your friends and family know about this Podcast by email, text, messenger etc Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us.