Ep51 - The Digestive Series Pt1

Hello, I'm Katy Bradbury, a qualified Nutritional Therapist, Private Health Visitor and qualified nurse. I have worked in Women's Health, Maternal and Children's Health for many years. Today's podcast is titled "The Digestive Series Part 1". I want to welcome you to part 1 of a 4 part series in which I'm going to explore the digestive system from top to bottom concerning fertility. Today, I'm introducing some reasons why good digestion is essential for reproductive health, beginning with the very top of the digestive system – the Brain. 00:00: Introduction and I am recording in the daylight 01:03: The digestive system is super duper important and complex 03:27: Chances are you have some digestive complaint 04:41: What has the digestive system got to do with fertility? 07:26: Your digestive tract is not just there for fun 08:46: What does digestion make you think about? Digestive biscuit, perhaps? 12:12: Where do you think the top of the digestive tract is? 12:43: Episode 49 – What is the HP OAT axis, and why is it so important for everyone who's TTC 13:11: The cephalic phase response 15:47: Making the mouth water 16:38: Secretion of Pancreatic enzymes 16:50: Episode 24 - If You Eat Sugar and are trying to Get Pregnant Listen to This & Episode 27 – Want to Give up Sugar for Fertility 17:43: The cephalic phase response gets 50% of the stomach acid working 18:28: What can impact the cephalic phase response? 20:44: I invite you to be mindful about switching on your cephalic phase response 22:04: Have something bitter before food to get the cephalic phase response activated 23:24: Let me know how you found the information in today's episode Linked mention in the podcast Episode 49 – What is the HP OAT axis, and why is it so important for everyone who's TTC Episode 24 - If You Eat Sugar and are trying to Get Pregnant, Listen to This Episode 27 – Want to Give up Sugar for Fertility WAYS THAT YOU CAN GET KATY'S HELP: Fertility and the First 1,000 Days Membership: Fertility and the First 1,000 Days Membership Fundamentals for Fertility online course: 12-Week Fundamentals for Fertility Course with Katy Bradbury (evergreen) Book a discovery call to talk through your needs for working together 1:1: Practice Better More info can be found about Katy on her website: Katy Bradbury | From fertility to the first 1000 days Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katybradburyhealth Email: [email protected] Love the show? Don't forget to leave a star rating and a review to share the love and help it reach others who need to hear this!