The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet?
05/09/19 • 33 min
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The digestive system is a complex structure within our bodies. Its ability to endlessly function – digesting, breaking food down, and extracting vital nutrients is a feat of genius engineering. Therefore, when a component within that system is interfered with there can often be a knock-on effect that could impair digestion.
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In episode #03, The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet? Katherine dives right into the ecosystem of our gut and the potential complications that can occur when certain factors are compromised. She’ll be introducing the concept of your body’s microbiome and how it plays a crucial role in gut health, as well as presenting the concept of integrative care within medical practices.
Also within this episode:
- How our gut’s foundation is critical for our overall health
- How food is broken down and absorbed – the pearl necklace method
- Introducing the microbiome and its impact on the longevity of your health
- What the digestive system actually does
- Stomach acid and its potential link to allergies
- Unnecessary stomach surgeries and the mysteries of the appendix[
- The effect of gallbladder removal on digestion
- Holism within modern medical practices
- The role of integrative care and understanding a patient’s individual needs
Resources:
Time to halt the over prescribing of proton pump inhibitors
The Shift Episode #03 guests, in order of appearance:
Dr Felice Gersh
Dr Felice Gersh – Website Dr Felice Gersh – Facebook Dr Felice Gersh – Instagram Dr Felice Gersh – Twitter Dr Felice Gersh – LinkedIn Dr Felice Gersh – YouTube
Dr Marvin Singh
Dr Marvin Singh – Website Dr Marvin Singh – Facebook Dr Marvin Singh – Instagram Dr Marvin Singh – Twitter Dr Marvin Singh – LinkedIn Dr Marvin Singh – YouTube
Summer Bock
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Dr Tom O’Bryan
Dr Tom O’Bryan – Website Dr Tom O’Bryan – Facebook Dr Tom O’Bryan – Instagram Dr Tom O’Bryan – Twitter Dr Tom O’Bryan – LinkedIn Dr Tom O’Bryan – YouTube
Dr Leo Galland
Dr Leo Galland – Website Dr Leo Galland – Facebook Dr Leo Galland – Instagram Dr Leo Galland – Twitter Dr Leo Galland – LinkedIn Dr Leo Galland – YouTube
Dr William Davis
The digestive system is a complex structure within our bodies. Its ability to endlessly function – digesting, breaking food down, and extracting vital nutrients is a feat of genius engineering. Therefore, when a component within that system is interfered with there can often be a knock-on effect that could impair digestion.
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In episode #03, The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet? Katherine dives right into the ecosystem of our gut and the potential complications that can occur when certain factors are compromised. She’ll be introducing the concept of your body’s microbiome and how it plays a crucial role in gut health, as well as presenting the concept of integrative care within medical practices.
Also within this episode:
- How our gut’s foundation is critical for our overall health
- How food is broken down and absorbed – the pearl necklace method
- Introducing the microbiome and its impact on the longevity of your health
- What the digestive system actually does
- Stomach acid and its potential link to allergies
- Unnecessary stomach surgeries and the mysteries of the appendix[
- The effect of gallbladder removal on digestion
- Holism within modern medical practices
- The role of integrative care and understanding a patient’s individual needs
Resources:
Time to halt the over prescribing of proton pump inhibitors
The Shift Episode #03 guests, in order of appearance:
Dr Felice Gersh
Dr Felice Gersh – Website Dr Felice Gersh – Facebook Dr Felice Gersh – Instagram Dr Felice Gersh – Twitter Dr Felice Gersh – LinkedIn Dr Felice Gersh – YouTube
Dr Marvin Singh
Dr Marvin Singh – Website Dr Marvin Singh – Facebook Dr Marvin Singh – Instagram Dr Marvin Singh – Twitter Dr Marvin Singh – LinkedIn Dr Marvin Singh – YouTube
Summer Bock
Summer Bock – Website Summer Bock – Facebook Summer Bock – Instagram Summer Bock – Twitter Summer Bock – LinkedIn
Dr Tom O’Bryan
Dr Tom O’Bryan – Website Dr Tom O’Bryan – Facebook Dr Tom O’Bryan – Instagram Dr Tom O’Bryan – Twitter Dr Tom O’Bryan – LinkedIn Dr Tom O’Bryan – YouTube
Dr Leo Galland
Dr Leo Galland – Website Dr Leo Galland – Facebook Dr Leo Galland – Instagram Dr Leo Galland – Twitter Dr Leo Galland – LinkedIn Dr Leo Galland – YouTube
Dr William Davis
Previous Episode
Shift success – these small things make all the difference
Living within such a fast-paced world, at times it can seem that we are becoming more disconnected from ourselves. Many of us are taking on not-so-positive patterns of behaviour, particularly when it comes to the foods we’re eating, the lifestyles we leading, and how we approach our general health. So, maybe it’s time for a shift?
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the change in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In episode #02 of The Shift, Shift success – these small things make all the difference, Katherine begins to look at how we are currently living our lives and where we can start focusing our attentions to start making healthy changes. This week, Pedram Shojai, Dr David Perlmutter, Dr. Vincent Pedre, Dr Felice Gersh, Kate Reardon, Aly Cohen, Dr Tom O’Bryan, Jenny Tschiesche, Angela Pifer, Christine Hassler and Diane Ryan join Katherine in discussing the health challenges that , whilst also peppering the conversation with their own personal stories and the shifts they’ve experienced.
Also within this episode:
- How we exist today
- How do we upgrade our operating systems?
- Making shifts within our lives
- Kate Reardon’s powerful shift story,
- Starting to think about your own gut health
- Why are people so disconnected from what is happening within their bodies?
- Philosophies around health
- Questioning the origins of your food
- Your inner critic, and what it should be saying
- The importance of your mind in making the shift, and taking the time to learn
The Shift Episode #02 guests, in order of appearance:
Pedram Shojai
Pedram Shojai – Website Pedram Shojai – Facebook Pedram Shojai – Instagram Pedram Shojai – Twitter Pedram Shojai – LinkedIn Pedram Shojai – YouTube Pedram Shojai – Podcast
Dr David Perlmutter
Dr David Perlmutter – Website Dr David Perlmutter – Facebook Dr David Perlmutter – Instagram Dr David Perlmutter – Twitter Dr David Perlmutter – LinkedIn Dr David Perlmutter – YouTube
Dr. Vincent Pedre
Dr. Vincent Pedre – Website Dr. Vincent Pedre – Facebook Dr. Vincent Pedre – Twitter Dr. Vincent Pedre – LinkedIn Dr. Vincent Pedre – Pinterest
Dr Felice Gersh
Dr Felice Gersh – Website Dr Felice Gersh – Facebook Dr Felice Gersh – Instagram Dr Felice Gersh – Twitter Dr Felice Gersh – LinkedIn Dr Felice Gersh – YouTube
Kate Reardon
Kate Reardon – Website Kate Reardon – Facebook Kate Reardon – Instagram Kate Reardon – Twitter Kate Reardon – LinkedIn Kate Reardon – Pinterest
Aly Cohen
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Bloating – it’s not your fault, and you’re not alone
Stomach complaints, they affect us all eventually. Whether it’s feeling a little bloated, enduring acid reflux or having a less than perfect bowel movement – these are symptoms that many health professionals come across, regularly. But, if these certain types of body functions are so common, how do we know when they’re becoming problematic, and what are some of the real causes of these frequent complaints?
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In Episode #04 of The Shift – Bloating – it’s not your fault, and you’re not alone, Katherine discusses the most complained about known issues surrounding gut health, while also investigating some of their root causes. In this episode, Dr Marvin Singh, Dr Felice Gersh, Dr Vincent Pedre, Dr Tom O’Bryan, Angela Pifer, Dr Aly Cohen, and special guest Lucy team up with Katherine to tackle this topic. From the perfect poo to our intimate areas, Katherine doesn’t hold back from asking the deepest, shy making questions regarding some of the most commonly reported health complaints and whether our gut health has any part to play.
Also within this episode:
- The real life impact of bloating
- Three ways food can cause bloating
- The nature of flatulence, and how to recognise when it’s becoming a problem
- Acid reflux what could be the real causes,
- Why listening to the language of your body is important
- What is the perfect poo?
- The implications of constipation
- Your body’s natural detox systems
- IBS – The diagnostic dumping ground
- A brief introduction to SIBO
- Whatever happened to Lucy?
- SIFO Candida
- Female yeast infections
- What’s going on within women’s vaginal microbiome?
Links to further Information:
Bristol Stool Chart Download Gastroenterology Study November 2014
The Shift Episode #04 guests, in order of appearance:
Dr Marvin Singh
Dr Marvin Singh – Website Dr Marvin Singh – Facebook Dr Marvin Singh – Instagram Dr Marvin Singh – Twitter Dr Marvin Singh – LinkedIn Dr Marvin Singh – YouTube
Dr. Vincent Pedre
Dr. Vincent Pedre – Website Dr. Vincent Pedre – Facebook Dr. Vincent Pedre – Twitter Dr. Vincent Pedre – LinkedIn Dr. Vincent Pedre – Pinterest
Dr Felice Gersh
Dr Felice Gersh – Website Dr Felice Gersh – Facebook Dr Felice Gersh – Instagram Dr Felice Gersh – Twitter Dr Felice Gersh – LinkedIn Dr Felice Gersh – YouTube
Dr Tom O’Bryan
Dr Tom O’Bryan – Website Dr Tom O’Bryan – Facebook Dr Tom O’Bryan – Instagram Dr Tom O’Bryan – Twitter Dr Tom O’Bryan – LinkedIn Dr Tom O’Bryan – YouTube
Angela Pifer
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