BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie
Linking Microbiome, Covid 19 & Depression with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum
13 Dec 2021
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum will discuss the link between sleep, exercise, and your microbiome. First of all, you'll find out what your microbiome actually is and why it's so crucial for your overall health. They'll explore the various types of bacteria found in your gut, including beneficial and opportunistic fungi.You'll learn how the pandemic is influencing your gut health, the role of the ACE2 receptor in relation to immune system changes, and how the Covid stress syndrome is playing a role in your mental health. The two will teach you how to build a diet that nourishes your microbiome and decreases inflammation.You'll discover the importance of Biofilm and what that is, and dive into the positive effects of exercise on depression, your microbiome, and inflammation. Finally, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Ghannoum will talk about sleep deprivation's harmful effects on your physical and mental health, and how you can supplement your way to a stellar microbiome. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! - https://www.drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement Connect With Mahmoud www.biomehealth.com And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Episode Overview:8:40 Introduction9:53 Mahmoud’s Origin Story15:00 What Is The Microbiome?18:25 Beneficial And Opportunistic Fungi20:00 How Fungi And Bacteria Work Together22:00 Covid and The Gut Health26:10 ACE2 Receptor And Changes In The Immune System26:22 Mental Health and Covid Stress Syndrome32:50 Dietary Effects On Microbiome33:20 Inflammation36:10 What is a Biofilm?45:10 Exercise Effects On Depression, Microbiome and Inflammation53:40 Sleep Deprivation1:02:10 Supplementation1:10:30 Connecting With Mahmoud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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