171: The Indelible Health Connection Between The Brain And The Gut

It’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Today we talk about the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain. “If there’s anything we want to impart to our listeners is ‘Take care of YOU.” - Jimmy Moore “A lot has changed in our diet, from disruption of the microbiome to the breakdown of nutrients in our food.” - Dr. Will Cole Today Jimmy and Will take a deep look at the fascinating connection between the brain and the gut. How can the brain possibly affect how our gut reacts, and how can the gut possibly have anything to do with mood and a sense of well being? Find out in this explosive special episode of REAL TALK! It’s easy to take for granted what a brilliant biological machine the brain is. This amazing organ manages every aspect of your body — from your thoughts to your hormones, muscles and digestion. Sadly, diseases of the brain are rampant in our society. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that close to 20% of American adults currently suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. And the U.S shells out around $113 billion every year on mental health treatment. These figures don’t even factor in the cost of autoimmune brain problems like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and autism — which are affecting more people every year. With an increasing number of brain health problems we have to ask: why? Functional medicine is concerned with investigating the root causes. Read more about this fascinating topic here at Mind Body Green.