How To Fix Your Gut Microbiome (And It Likely Needs Fixing 😁)

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of the gut microbiome and how it affects various aspects of health.

📩 Contact us talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Your gut microbiome is doing far more than just digesting food. In this episode, doctors break down how the trillions of bacteria living in your gut influence digestion, immunity, inflammation, metabolism, and even mental health. With so much misinformation around probiotics, gut cleanses, and supplements, we explain what actually matters when it comes to gut health and what is mostly hype. This conversation focuses on how your microbiome works, what damages it, and what truly supports it long term. We cover: - What the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters - How gut bacteria affect immunity, inflammation, and brain health - The biggest mistakes damaging your gut without you realizing - Probiotics vs prebiotics and which one matters more - How diet, stress, sleep, and antibiotics impact gut balance - Simple, doctor-approved ways to support a healthy microbiome If you struggle with bloating, fatigue, frequent illness, brain fog, or digestive issues, this episode explains why your gut may be at the center of it all. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Brad Weening, Dr. Paul Zalzal

Topics covered

• gut microbiome
• digestion
• immunity
• inflammation
• mental health
• probiotics
• diet

Keywords

• gut health
• microbiome
• probiotics
• prebiotics
• digestion
• inflammation
• mental health
• diet
• antibiotics
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oakville Hospital

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