093 Follow Your Gut - The Importance of your microbiome on your health

What do you know about your gut? In the last several years, research has led us to a more detailed understanding of the role of the gut – which includes the stomach, intestines, and colon. This isn't your father's understanding of the gut. So, what does the gut have to do with it? It being the possible cause of many diseases including Parkinson's disease. In this episode we will learn about how the gut has a direct communication with the brain. We all know the saying, "follow your gut". The direct connection explains why this saying is meaningful. In addition, we will learn the importance of a healthy microbiome - which is the bacteria living in your gut - and how we can make changes in our diet to help maintain a healthy gut. Most notably, we'll learn what this all has to do with living our best life with Parkinson's. I hope you take the time to listen to this episode. It could improve your journey with PD. https://foothillsneurology.com/staff/maria-ospina-m-d/ https://www.dbsandme.com/en.html  https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/gut-brain-connection