Dr. Fayez Ghishan is the Physician-in-Chief at Banner Children's at Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Southern Arizona. He is also a professor at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine Tucson, where he heads up the pediatric department. He is internationally recognized for his research and expertise in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and his work has been continually funded by the National Institutes for Health for more than three decades.

In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Ghishan to talk about his remarkable life story and distinguished career. They discuss his interest in pediatric gastroenterology and how healing your gut affects your overall health. Dr. Ghishan also shares his experience with healing touch and explains how it can affect the health of your gut. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Tips for Improving the Gut Microbiome

1. Start a Mediterranean diet 
2. Add fiber to your diet (e.g. fruits & vegetables)
3. Decrease stress levels in your life
4. Increase Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your diet
5. Decrease artificial sweetener in your diet
6. Add Curcumin to your diet
7. Moderate exercise everyday (e.g. fast walking)

Plus, check out The Steele Research Center for more information.

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