What do you know about your gut? In the last several years, research has led us to a more detailed understanding of the role of the gut – which includes the stomach, intestines, and colon. This isn’t your father’s understanding of the gut. So, what does the gut have to do with it? It being the possible cause of many diseases including Parkinson’s disease.
In this episode we will learn about how the gut has a direct communication with the brain. We all know the saying, “follow your gut”. The direct connection explains why this saying is meaningful. In addition, we will learn the importance of a healthy microbiome – which is the bacteria living in your gut – and how we can make changes in our diet to help maintain a healthy gut. Most notably, we’ll learn what this all has to do with living our best life with Parkinson’s.
I hope you take the time to listen to this episode. It could improve your journey with PD.
https://foothillsneurology.com/staff/maria-ospina-m-d/
https://www.dbsandme.com/en.html
https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/gut-brain-connection
Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise Genus, a Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS system. To learn more about Parkinson’s treatment options, please visit DBSandMe.com.
Really enjoyed listening to this episode. Easy practical advice on how to keep my gut healthy with easy to follow explanations. i will make a conscious effort to eat “rainbow” foods , with a new reason why!
Dr. Ospina is easy to listen to and very understandable. I never knew the effect that our gut had on Parkinson’s. I did not even have a gut feeling.