There’s so much that goes into gut health, and this episode goes into all the important aspects that you need to know. Dr Mary Pardee is a naturopathic doctor and founder of modrn, which focuses primarily on gut health, and incorporates a range of treatments and techniques tailored to specific individuals. We talk about… An overview of the gut anatomy and the GI tract How significant the gi microbiome is for the entire microbiome Helminthic therapy (i.e. worms) for IBS or crohn’s disease Signs of good/bad gut health What a good bowel movement should look like The role of fibre as the main fuel source for your gut microbiome, Mary’s simple tip for getting more fibre in your diet, and why it’s a double-edged sword when it comes to bloating Bloating - what causes it and common ways to treat it, including things you can do at home Why you should wait four hours between meals Herbal teas that help with different types of gut issues Fermented food - why diversity is important A guide to farting - what’s normal and what’s healthy How fasting impacts your gut health - when fasting is a good idea, and when it isn’t Why meditation is one of the things she recommends to her patients the most How to know if it’s time to do something about your gut health  Her guide to testing the impact of different foods on your health - how to take them out, how long for, and how to add them back in. The connection between gut health and skin health - things like eczema and dermatitis Prebiotics and probiotics - the difference and the uses for each Why you should chew your smoothies How antibiotics impact gut health, and the issues to avoid when taking them If that seems like a lot, it is! But it’s digestible (pun intended) and usable, and all really interesting.    *****   Please support this podcast by checking out our episode sponsors:  -Blis Probiotics: https://blis.co.nz/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD10’ for 10% off all products (excludes ElitePRO).   -Mitchells Nutrition: https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/ They kindly provided a discount code to our listeners - ‘WELLANDGOOD15’ for 15% off all products.   ***** RESOURCES: See more of Mary on her insta @dr.marypardee, or follow modern @modrnmed  Mary also mentioned her food strategy guide for skin issues, which you can check out here: https://modrnmed.ac-page.com/food-strategy-guide