The Shift with Katherine Maslen

We live in a world of seemingly endless choice and information. While this choice and data has allowed us all to become better informed on what we consume and surround ourselves with, this avalanche of knowledge has also given rise to a world of misinformation and manipulation of choice.

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 #9 of The Shift, dysfunction in the industry we call health - part 2, Katherine continues to delve into the world of big industries and their influences on our health. Katherine is joined by Dr. Vincent Pedre, Dr Tom O'Bryan, Dr Marvin Singh, Kale Bock, Nat Kringoudis, Pedram Shojai, Jenny Tschiesche and Pete Evans. The second part of this episode looks at how we have arrived where we are in health today, how influence has taken root in the health decision we all make and what is the shift to take back to better health.

In this episode we also cover:

• Life jackets, and fixing problems by understanding the why
• Differences between the naturopathic or functional medicine approach and the allopathic approach to medicine
• Integrating a more holistic approach to diagnosis with integrative practitioners
• Ego and how this prevents us from moving forward
• Fast tracking and quick fixes
• The shortcomings of self-diagnosis
• How time in consultations can be a large factor in providing the right treatment
• Why doctors own beliefs can sometimes overrule evidence based proof of alternative therapies and approaches to health
• The impact of private enterprise on research in the health field
• Why the rise of Dr Google has a continued effect on the way people think of diseases and healthcare
• Having a level of skepticism is good, but should be weighed against evidence and seeking advice from professionals
• Why reaching better health is a timely process

The Shift Episode #12 guests, in order of appearance:

Dr. Vincent Pedre

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Dr Marvin Singh

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Kale Bock

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Nat Kringoudis

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Pedram Shojai

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Jenny Tschiesche

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Pete Evans

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The current state of our health is in a crisis. With commercial enterprises sponsoring health studies and the information we are provided each day mixing between real science backed facts and marketing lingo, it's hard to figure out who is the right voice to listen too.

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 #9 of The Shift, dysfunction in the industry we call health - part 1, Katherine dives into the turbulent world of big industries and their influences on our health. Katherine explores if there's a link between big pharma and the state of our health, where dietary guidelines actually come from as well as medical mismanagement and the epidemic of quick fixes.Katherine is joined by Rodney Dietert, Steph Lowe, Dr William Davis, Jenny Tschiesche, Pedram Shojai, Dr Leo Galland, Dr Felice Gersh, Dr Tom O'Bryan, Kale Bock, Dr David Perlmutter and Pete Evans.

Also within this episode:

• The dire state of health across the globe
• The evolving guidelines of the food pyramid
• Why the health star rating has become obsolete
• Big industry's impact on The USDA's new dietary guidelines
• Jamie Oliver, influential food bloggers and a dietary message
• How governmental guidelines could be killing us
• Removing dairy and wheat from our diet and what that means economically for Australia.
• The Dietetics Association of Australia severing ties with big food brands
• How American taxpayers are subsidising harmful food ingredients and the effects on the health industry
• How big pharma manipulates practitioners
• Big pharma's dominance within in media
• The shocking case study results of some FDA approved drugs
• Why it takes so long for game changing translational research to reach the mainstream
• White coat syndrome, and the over prescription of antibiotics
• How to determine if what we are being told is true
• Lifetime treatment planning

Resources:

The Human Superorganism - R. Dietert

Article: Non-profit's $300 hepatitis C cure as effective as $84,000 alternative

The Shift Episode #11 guests, in order of appearance:

Rodney Dietert

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Steph Lowe

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Dr William Davis

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Jenny Tschiesche

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Pedram Shojai

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Dr Leo Galland

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Dr Felice Gersh

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Kale Bock

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Dr David Perlmutter

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Pete Evans

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Some of the foods humans love to eat are also some of the worst for our bodies, especially the gut. But not all of us are made the same. Knowing how foods like wheat, dairy, grains and processed foods impact you at an individual level can ensure you are making the right choices for your personal health.

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 #10 of The Shift, food part 2 - What do I eat?, Katherine looks into the 4 most common food intolerances humans have: Dairy, Gluten and Carbs and Grain. She investigates why these items are having such an impact and what is really happening to them when they reach the gut microbiome, and why popular "healthy"diets might not always be the right approach. Katherine is joined on this episode by Dr David Perlmutter, Dr William Davis, Pete Evans, Dr Marvin Singh, Angela Pifer, Summer Bock, Dr Felice Gersh, Lee Holmes, Dan Churchill and Aly Cohen.

This episode also covers:

• Nourishing your gut and brain
• Reverting back to old feeding practices -Mimicking primitive diets to feed your gut flora
• What are Paleo and Ketogenic diets and are they good for you?
• FODMAP diet - what is it?
• The importance of fermented foods and the miracle of SCOBYs
• Thinking about the food we consume as a wellness program and not a diet
• Fasting and why you should give your digestive system time to restore itself
• Enjoying a diverse diet and building a better relationship with food
• Why we forget the impact our hormones have on our system
• Organic food and the implications of that label

The Shift Episode #10 guests, in order of appearance:

Dr David Perlmutter

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Dr William Davis

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Pete Evans

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Dr Marvin Singh

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Angela Pifer

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Summer Bock

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Dr Felice Gersh

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Lee Holmes

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Dan Churchill

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Aly Cohen

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There seems to be a certain level of discord around the foods we should be consuming. With certain potentially harmful foods and diets gaining popularity it might be time to seek a clearer idea of what is genuinely good for fueling and maintaining our bodies.

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 #9 of The Shift, food part 1 - what you've always known is a lie, Katherine investigates the ways that our bodies react to the foods we currently consume. Not only that, she hunts for the reasons behind why we are developing food intolerances, how certain "healthy" diets can affect your body's ecosystem and which foods we should be avoiding in order to restore a healthy dietary balance. Katherine is joined on this episode by Dr Marvin Singh, Dr Leo Galland, Dr Tom O'Bryan, Dr William Davis, Dr David Perlmutter, Angela Pifer and Aly Cohen.

This episode also covers:

• Food intolerance reaction versus reactions to bacterial fermentation
• Differences between food allergy and food intolerance
• Dairy and its relation to our gut and body health
• What's the problem with wheat and gluten?
• Modern wheat and its effect on gut health
• What the differences are between ancient wheat and its current counterpart
• The emotional attachment to wheat
• Navigating the anti-grain movement
• Raising awareness of the true, modern science behind certain foods
• Good carbohydrates and dietary fibre
• The over intake of carbohydrates by athletes and possible alternatives
• Foods to avoid to maintain intestinal health

The Shift Episode #09 guests, in order of appearance:

Dr Marvin Singh

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Dr Leo Galland

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Dr William Davis

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Dr David Perlmutter

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Angela Pifer

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Aly Cohen

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The more we discover about how the lives we are living are impacting our health, the more we move out of the age of blaming our genes for our health issues and into a time when we can take responsibility for our health.

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 #08 of The Shift, on our way out - the decline of our species - part 2, Katherine continues the exploring the contributing factors to our poor health and possible links between diet and environmental factors. Katherine is joined on this episode by Rodney Dietert, Dr Leo Galland, Dr Felice Gersh and Dr David Perlmutter. In part 2 Katherine examines fertility and its link to food, the changing understanding of species and reproduction, the links between the microbiome and the ovaries, how birth control impacts the normal cycle for women and the surprising impact mens microbiome has on their children.

This episode also covers:

• The importance of immune-microbiome interaction and effects of cross species genetics
• Microbiome and gut health on reproductive health and fertility
• Findings around infertility and certain foods
• How inflammation and stress can all have similar effects and can block ovulation
• Thinking about your future self and reducing the health risks earlier in your life
• Why a high percentage of diseases are preventable
• The new era of disconnection syndrome
• Why men with celiac disease can impact the birth weight of their children
• How wheat is a real problem for human consumption across all age groups
• The way Alzheimer's is impacted by the gut microbiome and is possibly
• The microbiome influenced the expression of the human genome

The Shift Episode #08 guests, in order of appearance:

Rodney Dietert

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Dr Felice Gersh

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Dr David Perlmutter

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We may be living longer but we're certainly living sicker. In some cases, medications may just be masking the symptoms of the ailments that we're experiencing, rather than getting to the internal core of the problem.

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 #07 of The Shift, On our way out – the decline of our species part 1, Katherine begins to examine the foremost factors contributing to our poor health and possible links between diet and environmental factors. She is joined on this episode by Rodney Dietert, Dr Leo Galland, Dr Tom O'Bryan, Dr Felice Gersh and Aly Cohen. Katherine examines allergies and their hidden causes, why women are more at risk of contracting diseases and the consequences of becoming dependent on medications rather than curing the cause.

Also within this episode:

• How we manage and medicate rather than cure chronic diseases – the patterns
• Why people develop allergies and masking the symptoms
• The effects of pollen related allergies on your cognitive abilities
• Hidden allergies and the potential culprits
• The varying types of allergy tests and categories of allergy types
• Why there is visible allergy symptoms in some people and not with others
• Why you shouldn't shut down the immune system's protective capabilities
• The gut and autoimmune disease
• Why women are more at risk of diseases
• Why we have an increase in autoimmune diseases
• Environmental factors and their contribution to geographically prevalent diseases
• What are Superfund sites
• Challenges surrounding research to prove harmful environmental factors on our health
• Legislation and new chemicals

The Shift Episode #07 guests, in order of appearance:

Rodney Dietert

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Dr Leo Galland

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Dr Felice Gersh

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Aly Cohen

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There's a special relationship present within your body – the mind-gut connection. It's the delicate internal balance between your brain and digestive system. If this balance alters because of something as common as emotional stress or poor eating habits, then we may see change in the way we function emotionally and physically.

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 #6 of the Shift The brain you never knew you had, Katherine dives further into how our emotional well being and gut health are intertwined. She discusses inflammatory markers, leaky brain, serotonin levels in the gut and what the biggest digestive problems we're facing today are and how we can remedy this. Katherine is joined by Angela Pifer, Nat Kringoudis, Summer Bock, Charlotte Watts, Christine Hassler, Dr Leo Galland, Dr. Vincent Pedre, Dr David Perlmutter, Lee Holmes and Dr Tom O'Bryan.

Also featured within this episode:

• The definite no's relating to digestive health
• The effects of stress on your gut
• Fight or flight response, chronic stress and bad diet affecting your microbiome
• Why people are unaware of their stress
• How emotions can cause internal stresses upon the physical body
• Stress inventories and taking charge
• How an improved diet can affect behaviour
• Why gut microbes love stress and the vicious cycle they create
• Gut bacterial changes and their relation to depression
• The biggest issue people are facing today
• How the relationship between your gut and mental health works
• The gut and its role in the inflammation of the brain
• The interconnectedness between the blood-brain barrier and the gut
• How neurological degenerative diseases could relate to past inflammatory markers

Useful resources:

Changing Gut Bacteria Through Diet Affects Brain Function – UCLA study, May 28, 2013 The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health – Dr. Emeran Meyer:

The Shift Episode #06 guests, in order of appearance:

Angela Pifer

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Nat Kringoudis

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Summer Bock

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Charlotte Watts

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Christine Hassler

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Dr Leo Galland

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Dr. Vincent Pedre

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Dr David Perlmutter

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Lee Holmes

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Your gut has a wonderful connection to almost every system within your body. It's an intricate relationship, and your body is well equipped at maintaining this incredible machine, should the environment be right. However, what if there is a problem, something that rocks the balance within, and the scale of your personal ecosystem gets tipped and you didn't even know?

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 #5 of The Shift –Allergy, autoimmune, infertility – what we didn't know, Katherine discusses the connection between our gut and our body's other systems. She starts to unravel the mysteries around some of the problems we may find ourselves experiencing such as compromised reproductive health or severe allergies, and investigates the potential links to your gut's microbiome. This week, Angela Pifer, Dr Felice Gersh, Nat Kringoudis, Dr Leo Galland, Aly Cohen, Dr Tom O'Bryan, Dr David Perlmutter and Dr. Vincent Pedre and special guest Lucy join Katherine in getting to the heart of the things within.

Also within this episode:

• What causes Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – SIBO?
• Introducing SIFO
• What's to be done about the prevalence of Vaginal Dysbiosis?
• Maintaining vaginal equilibrium – The hornets' nest and women's health
• The mysteries of the male genital microbiome
• How our reproductive health is connected to our gut
• Why is there a rise of endometriosis and adenomyosis?
• Hormonal health and the links to your microbiome
• Why are we suffering from so many allergies?
• The intestinal permeability link to allergies and autoimmunity
• Why sleep is so important for our gut health

Useful Links:

The Allergy Solution – Leo Galland

The Shift Episode #05 guests, in order of appearance:

Angela Pifer

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Dr Felice Gersh

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Nat Kringoudis

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Dr Leo Galland

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Aly Cohen

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Dr David Perlmutter

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Dr. Vincent Pedre

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Stomach complaints, they affect us all eventually. Whether it's feeling a little bloated, enduring acid reflux or having a less than perfect bowel movement – these are symptoms that many health professionals come across, regularly. But, if these certain types of body functions are so common, how do we know when they're becoming problematic, and what are some of the real causes of these frequent complaints?

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 #04 of The Shift – Bloating – it's not your fault, and you're not alone, Katherine discusses the most complained about known issues surrounding gut health, while also investigating some of their root causes. In this episode, Dr Marvin Singh, Dr Felice Gersh, Dr Vincent Pedre, Dr Tom O'Bryan, Angela Pifer, Dr Aly Cohen, and special guest Lucy team up with Katherine to tackle this topic. From the perfect poo to our intimate areas, Katherine doesn't hold back from asking the deepest, shy making questions regarding some of the most commonly reported health complaints and whether our gut health has any part to play.

Also within this episode:

• The real life impact of bloating
• Three ways food can cause bloating
• The nature of flatulence, and how to recognise when it's becoming a problem
• Acid reflux what could be the real causes,
• Why listening to the language of your body is important
• What is the perfect poo?
• The implications of constipation
• Your body's natural detox systems
• IBS – The diagnostic dumping ground
• A brief introduction to SIBO
• Whatever happened to Lucy?
• SIFO Candida
• Female yeast infections
• What's going on within women's vaginal microbiome?

Links to further Information:

Bristol Stool Chart Download Gastroenterology Study November 2014

The Shift Episode #04 guests, in order of appearance:

Dr Marvin Singh

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Dr. Vincent Pedre

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Dr Felice Gersh

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Angela Pifer

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Aly Cohen

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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

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Dr Marvin Singh

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Summer Bock

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Dr Tom O'Bryan

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Dr Leo Galland

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Dr William Davis

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