Episode 115 - The gut-brain axis with Philip Watkins

Send us Fan MailResearchers now widely acknowledge that the gut and the brain are in close communica­tion via the “gut-brain axis,” and a lot of this communication involves signals being released by microbes in the gut. Communication happens via the lymph system, via the blood circulation and via the vagus nerve. Many modern diseases are now believed to have their origins in the gut, including autism, depression, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and others.In this latest episode of the Joint Dynamics Podcast Andrew sits down and has an explorative & informative conversation with Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner Philip Watkins.Philip is truly passionate about educating people on nutrition and natural medicine and has extensive experience in lecturing and public speaking with a particular flair for bringing simplicity to complex issues. In this conversation he gives many practical takeaways for listeners on - gut healthThe use of probioticsNutritionLifestyleAnd more….*Show sponsor is Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com and use the code JD10 to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of Mu Functional mushrooms such as Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and Turkey tail functional mushroomsEnjoyHere are some useful links for this podcasthttps://www.imi.com.hk/naturopath-hong-kong-philip-watkins.htmlIntegrated Medicine Institute (@imi_hk) • Instagram photos and videosIMI - Integrated Medicine Institute Hong KongRelevant episodesEpisode 45 Naturopathy with Phil Watkins - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-45-phil-watkins/id1527374894?i=1000557088942Episode 106 - Dobri Kiprov on Longevity & Therapeutic Plasma Exchange https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-106-dobri-kiprov-on-longevity-therapeutic-plasma/id1527374894?i=1000664351011JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQZplKxZMSvtc6LxM5WckwJoint Dynamics Website - www.jointdynamics.com.hk Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox