Who is running the show—your Gut or your Brain? A Functional Medicine MD explains the connection between Leaky Gut, the Vagus Nerve, and symptoms like anxiety, depression, and brain fog. Learn how improving resilience and practicing gratitude can heal your gut biome.
This episode dives deep into the Gut-Brain Axis and the reciprocal Brain-Gut Axis, proving that mental and gut health are inextricably linked.
Dr. Skelton discusses the scientific reality behind the mind-body connection, showing how a disordered gut biome leads to chronic inflammation and crosses the blood-brain barrier.
How 80–90% of your serotonin is made in the gut and why dysbiosis causes mood disorders.
The critical role of the Vagus Nerve and probiotics (like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria) in promoting parasympathetic tone (peace and calm).
How Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from leaky gut activate the HPA Axis (stress response) and increase cortisol.
Biblical and scientific proof: Studies show that practicing gratitude and resilience improves gut health (lowering inflammation and strengthening the gut barrier) without dietary intervention.
Action Item: Dr. Skelton suggests implementing these lifestyle changes for 60 days to see significant improvement.
Ready to commit to a lifestyle transformation? Learn more about the 40-Day and 90-Day Living Life Well courses by visiting livelifewellclinic.com.
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Gut Brain Axis: Anxiety, Brain Fog & Serotonin (MD Guide)
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Who is running the show—your Gut or your Brain? A Functional Medicine MD explains the connection between Leaky Gut, the Vagus Nerve, and symptoms like anxiety, depression, and brain fog. Learn how improving resilience and practicing gratitude can heal your gut biome.
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This episode dives deep into the Gut-Brain Axis and the reciprocal Brain-Gut Axis, proving that mental and gut health are inextricably linked.
Dr. Skelton discusses the scientific reality behind the mind-body connection, showing how a disordered gut biome leads to chronic inflammation and crosses the blood-brain barrier.
How 80–90% of your serotonin is made in the gut and why dysbiosis causes mood disorders.1
The critical role of the Vagus Nerve and probiotics (like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria) in promoting parasympathetic tone (peace and calm).
How Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from leaky gut activate the HPA Axis (stress response) and increase cortisol.2
Biblical and scientific proof: Studies show that practicing gratitude and resilience improves gut health (lowering inflammation and strengthening the gut barrier) without dietary intervention.3
Action Item: Dr. Skelton suggests implementing these lifestyle changes for 60 days to see significant improvement.
Ready to commit to a lifestyle transformation? Learn more about the 40-Day and 90-Day Living Life Well courses by visiting livelifewellclinic.com.
Don't Forget! Please Follow the show on Spotify or Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us spread the truth!
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The Gut-Brain Axis: Vagus Nerve, Immune System, and Bacterial Metabolites
| (03:15) | The 3 Probiotic Strains recommended for Vagus Nerve stimulation |
| (03:40) | How Dysbiotic Gut causes Leaky Gut and releases inflammatory Cytokines |
| (04:55) | The HPA Axis and chronic inflammation: How gut issues affect cortisol and sleep |
| (06:05) | Serotonin Production: Why 80–90% is made in the gut (and the impact of Dysbiosis) |
| (07:45) | Inflammation and the Blood-Brain Barrier: The root cause of Brain Fog |
| (09:30) | H. Pylori, Strep, and Parasites: The most common overgrowth infections seen by an MD |
| (10:15) | The Brain-Gut Axis: How Gratitude and Resilience literally decrease inflammation |
| (11:55) | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how it physically improves the Gut Biome |
| (14:00) | The 3 Steps to a Clean Diet: Whole Foods, Prebiotics, and Quality Probiotics |
| (15:55) | Shifting your thinking: How Gratitude balances Dopamine, Serotonin, and GABA |
| (17:45) | When to Test the Gut: How to take a comprehensive look beyond infection |
