Episode 6. Why you should care about gut health - How stress effects gut health, the importance of chewing your food, stomach acid + more (Part 2 of 4)

Welcome back to the Real Health Talk Podcast with Zak and Jordan. Today's episode is part 2 of a 4-part series on all things gut health. In this episode, we cover - The beginning of the top-down approach, the gut-brain connection, the importance of oral health, the importance of stomach acid, and much more. This is your guide to understanding why your gut health is foundational to living a healthier, happier life. 3 key takeaways from the episode: The gut and brain Include stress management techniques Bring awareness to your food choices Complete parasympathetic breathing before eating The gut and mouth Buy yourself a tongue scraper Include oil pulling in your oral care routine Aim to chew your food down to a paste The gut and stomach Try out the apple cider vinegar test Include bitter foods to aid digestion Use digestive aids such as Swedish bitters or Apple cider vinegar Products/resources mentioned: LVLUP health -JORDAN_DAVEY for 10% off Magnesium breakthrough Cod liver oil Thone B complex ACV test Othership Stay connected with us, Jordan and Zak, on Instagram. You can find Jordan at @jordan_davey and Zak at @coachzakgoold. We're excited to engage with our community and hear your thoughts. Stay up to date with everything Real Health @real_health_talk. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform. If you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-star review. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're eager to hear what resonates with you and what doesn't. Your input helps us tailor our content to your interests and needs. Thank you for tuning in, and let's embark on this journey to real health together. Yours in the best of health. (0:00) Intro (5:17) Our current morning routine (14:50) The gut-brain connection (17:30) The effect of stress (23:00) Stress management tools (27:50) How the gut can impact the brain and mental health (33:20) The mouth's role in digestion (37:45) The stomach (39:20) Stomach acid (47:30) Our natural defenses in the gut (49:10) Symptoms of stomach acid issues (51:05) Level 1 nutrition (56:08) Level 1 practices (1:00:05) Level 1 supplementation (1:05:30) Key takeaways (1:08:35) Outro Support the show