Smart Digestion Radio

You may have heard how important nutrients like fats, carbs, and proteins are to your health, but do you know the crucial role each plays in your body? Even more importantly, can you recognize the warning signs of nutrient deficiencies? Today I'm sharing all that and more.

Listen in to learn what your body needs and why, as well as which nutrient is "king" when it comes to our health. You'll also hear which common symptoms could indicate a lack of vital nutrients and tips for ensuring your body is digesting enough of what it needs to maintain optimum health.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/42

How much water do you drink in a day? Odds are, it's not enough. Even though it's common knowledge that our bodies are mostly made up of water, I see so many people who are chronically dehydrated and suffering health issues as a result.

In this episode, I share why we should all be making it a priority to drink more water. Listen in to learn how much water you need every day, simple ways to monitor your hydration, and which common health problems can be treated simply by filling up that water glass a little more often.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/41

Did you know that approximately 42 million Americans have constipation? Worse yet, many of them are turning to laxatives to fix the problem instead of making simple changes that could—and probably would!—make all the difference.

So today I'm going to share what I consider the five biggest reasons you might be constipated. Listen in to learn the usual culprits behind this too-common problem, as well as what you can do to ensure your bowels are moving as often as they should be.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/40

Have you ever had gallstones? Given how common they are these days, odds are you or someone you know has experienced them at one point or another. Unfortunately, the way most medical doctors treat gallstones is not only misguided, but also harmful to patients.

Most of the time, gallbladder removal surgeries (known as cholecystectomies) are completely unnecessary. What's more, they rarely alleviate the symptoms associated with gallstones. So today, I'm going to share the truth about gallstones, where they come from, and how to get rid of them—without getting rid of your gallbladder.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/39

There are so many fascinating things going on within our bodies—especially inside our guts—and it's a shame most people don't know more about how things work. So today I'm going to share with you some surprising facts about your digestive system.

Listen in to learn a wide array of interesting information about your enteric nervous system. You'll discover everything from how the gut and brain communicate to the surprising length of your digestive tract, as well as lots of fun tidbits along the way.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/38

I've said many times that digestion is really two things: it's how well we convert the food we are eating into usable nutrition, and how well we eliminate waste. That second piece is what the lymphatic system is all about, yet a lot of people aren't even aware of the importance of this system.

The lymphatics—a.k.a. your body's sewer system—are imperative when it comes to keeping you healthy, and everyone should understand how it all works. So today, I'm going to share what you need to know about your lymphatic system, and why it's so important to keep it running like a fine-tuned machine.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/37

It has become far too common for people to suffer from low energy, but unfortunately, it's far less common for them to understand the real reason why. The truth is that having low energy is a food and digestion problem. Even if you're eating all the right things, not being able to digest them means your body doesn't get the benefit.

So in this episode, we're going to dive into all things energy. Listen in to learn how food impacts your energy levels and health, the three macronutrients our bodies need to function, and how to find out whether you're properly digesting the foods you need for optimum health.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/36

Quite often in my practice, people will come to me and ask my opinion on this article or that documentary or what have you, so today I'm giving you my personal review of the documentary What the Health. This movie makes some very important points that I agree with, but it also includes some things that I don't agree with—and those things are pretty important.

Listen in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to this documentary. You'll learn which important lessons I think we should all take home from it, the irresponsible messaging I want to make sure you don't buy into, and the important things everyone should keep in mind when it comes to vegetarianism and veganism.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://thedigestiondoctor.com/35