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You will receive a link via email to the recorded webinar that supports the downloadable slides together with a bonus bundle of additional resources.
Lesson Summary
Your Guts Your Health webinar provides a comprehensive exploration of the digestive system and its vital role in overall health. Here are the key takeaways:
The gut has a complex relationship with the brain, mouth, stomach, small intestines, and other organs, impacting hormone production, immune responses, mood regulation, and nutrient absorption.
Common non-disease related gut health issues include inadequate stomach acid and gastric secretions, pathogenic overgrowth, inadequate mineral absorption, and bland nourishment.
Mindful eating and stimulating the senses can improve digestion by activating the vagus nerve and engaging the brain.
Rest and digestion are crucial for gut health, but modern society often neglects these essential aspects of nourishment.
Nutrition alone is not enough for good gut health, evidenced by clinical trials that demonstrate the benefits of meditation for digestive and immune health.
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play a role in regulating stress and digestion, emphasizing the importance of a relaxed state (parasympathetic activation) for optimal digestion.
Connecting emotionally to the eating experience and managing stress can stimulate and regulate digestive secretions.
The overall message is to simplify nutrition and prioritise rest and digestion to improve gut health.
Additional resources include
Podcast: Condensed briefing on non-disease related gut health issues
Podcast: Hormones and cravings. Whats food got to do with it?
Podcast: Shining the light on intermittent fasting
A guided meditation on self nourishment