Stress & Gut Health with Dr. Parastoo Jangouk

On this episode we have my friend,  Dr. Parastoo Jangouk! She has particular interest in gut health, brain-gut interaction, gut microbiome, mental fitness, preventative medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Jangouk is: ☑️Dual board certified in Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine from Austin, Texas☑️Certified Life Coach☑️Founder of MindGutFitMD☑️Author of multiple publications in medical journals☑️Host of the "Let's Clean House" Podcast on gut health and mental fitness (in Farsi)She shares with us the incredible brain-gut connection and how stress is an emotion or feeling that is a product of a thought outside of ourselves  that she calls “poopy thoughts” (said the GI doc!)3 Main effects of stress on the gut:#1—decreases the diversity of gut microbiome decreasing resilience and more susceptible to illness#2—decreases the blood supply to gut damages mucosal barrier causing “leaky gut” associated with digestive diseases#3—75% of immune system located in the gut is damaged by decreased microbiome increasing risk of autoimmune disease, cancer and many other illnessesIn addition:*95% of our body’s serotonin (happy hormone) is produced in the gut. When the microbiome is damaged, serotonin levels decrease*Gut is your 2nd brain and has it has it’s own nervous system = enteric nervous system explaining “gut feelings”*Decreased blood flow to the gut decreases gut motility and digestion*To be healthy, focus not only on physical fitness but include mental fitness and gut healthShe discusses her upcoming webinar in December, 2021Earn CME:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/WU9SOCInformation for Dr. Parastoo Jangouk:Website:https://mindgutfitmd.com/Webinar:https://mindgutfitmd.com/transformInstagram:@mindgutfitmd------------------------------------------------------------Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Register for Rx Inner Peace: A Physician's Guide for Self-Care (25 CME):https://mahec.net/event/65278Check out StressFreeMD:https://www.stressfreemd.netPhysicians schedule your FREE 30 minute Stress Relief Strategy Call:https://go.oncehub.com/StressReliefStrategyCallPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephysiciansselfcarecommunityFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stressfreemd/Connect with me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robyntigermd/Follow me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/robyntigermdFollow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/robyntigermdSelf-Care Shop--accredited programs for healthcare and open to everyonehttps://www.stressfreemd.net/selfcareshopPrivate 1:1 Coachinghttps://www.stressfreemd.net/[email protected] website:https://www.podpage.com/the-stressfreemd-podcast/