The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet?

The digestive system is a complex structure within our bodies. Its ability to endlessly function – digesting, breaking food down, and extracting vital nutrients is a feat of genius engineering. Therefore, when a component within that system is interfered with there can often be a knock-on effect that could impair digestion. Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.   In episode #03, The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet? Katherine dives right into the ecosystem of our gut and the potential complications that can occur when certain factors are compromised. She’ll be introducing the concept of your body’s microbiome and how it plays a crucial role in gut health, as well as presenting the concept of integrative care within medical practices. Also within this episode: How our gut’s foundation is critical for our overall health How food is broken down and absorbed – the pearl necklace method Introducing the microbiome and its impact on the longevity of your health What the digestive system actually does Stomach acid and its potential link to allergies Unnecessary stomach surgeries and the mysteries of the appendix[ The effect of gallbladder removal on digestion Holism within modern medical practices The role of integrative care  and understanding a patient’s individual needs Resources: Time to halt the over prescribing of proton pump inhibitors   The Shift Episode #03 guests, in order of appearance: Dr Felice Gersh Dr Felice Gersh – Website Dr Felice Gersh – Facebook Dr Felice Gersh – Instagram Dr Felice Gersh – Twitter Dr Felice Gersh – LinkedIn Dr Felice Gersh – YouTube Dr Marvin Singh Dr Marvin Singh – Website  Dr Marvin Singh – Facebook  Dr Marvin Singh – Instagram  Dr Marvin Singh – Twitter  Dr Marvin Singh – LinkedIn  Dr Marvin Singh – YouTube Summer Bock Summer Bock – Website Summer Bock – Facebook Summer Bock – Instagram Summer Bock – Twitter Summer Bock – LinkedIn Dr Tom O’Bryan Dr Tom O’Bryan – Website  Dr Tom O’Bryan – Facebook  Dr Tom O’Bryan – Instagram  Dr Tom O’Bryan – Twitter  Dr Tom O’Bryan – LinkedIn  Dr Tom O’Bryan – YouTube Dr Leo Galland Dr Leo Galland – Website  Dr Leo Galland – Facebook  Dr Leo Galland – Instagram  Dr Leo Galland – Twitter  Dr Leo Galland – LinkedIn  Dr Leo Galland – YouTube Dr William Davis Dr William Davis – Website  Dr William Davis – Facebook  Dr William Davis – Instagram  Dr William Davis – Twitter  Dr William Davis – LinkedIn  Dr William Davis – Pinterest  Dr William Davis – YouTube Angela Pifer Angela Pifer – Website Angela Pifer – Facebook Angela Pifer – Twitter Angela Pifer – LinkedIn Angela Pifer – Pinterest Rodney Dietert Rodney Dietert – Website  Rodney Dietert  – Facebook Rodney Dietert – Twitter  Rodney Dietert – LinkedIn