Poop: The Fifth Vital Sign
Ten years ago, Dr. B found himself with low self esteem, anxiety, and 50 extra pounds of weight.
He turned to his favorite tool from med school -- medical research -- to transform his life through gut health. Combining cutting edge microbiome science with a newfound love of plant-based foods, Dr. B saw mind-blowing results.
In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, board-certified gastroenterologist and author of NYT best-seller, Fiber Fueled, talks about his journey from helping himself to helping others. Follow Dr. B on Instagram at @TheGutHealthMD.
Topics covered:
Battling the “food monster” that ultimately inspired his work
Why poop should be the fifth vital sign
Gut health and the brain-gut connection
Why we should stop stigmatizing bowel movements
How the Standard American Diet is failing us (and how to spot and avoid fad diets)
What we can learn from the Blue Zone regions
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